When city people choose to relocate to a provincial town they usually do so with certain trepidation.

They realise that they are not familiar with the customs in small or medium sized towns, and they worry, occasionally, that they mightn’t ‘fit in’. If they move to Trim, in County Meath, they need have no such anxieties because this is a town where everyone salutes everyone else.

Trim has won the prestigious Tidy Towns Award many times, an accolade local residents are particularly proud of. The town also has a substantial number of historical relics, the most notable being King John’s Castle which offers and ideal afternoon’s entertainment. But it doesn’t live in the past – it now boasts a new state of the art playground, located beside the swimming pool and within walking distance of the town centre.

Because it is within easy reach of Dublin with regular bus services providing swift access to and from the capital, and with Dublin Airport only a 30 minute drive away, Trim has been taken to the heart of commuters, especially those working on the west side of Dublin.

Currently under construction is a development which is likely to be of interest to both first time buyers and those wishing to trade up. “The Belfry”, which is being built by High Park Developments and designed by Anthony Reddy Associates, consists of 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom homes situated in a prime location.

The 3-bed design has a good-sized lounge with bay window to the front and folding doors leading through to a dining room with extended kitchen area. A downstairs toilet is located off the hallway. Upstairs there are two double rooms (master ensuite) and a single room in addition to a family room.

The 4-bedroom house has a centrally located hall door with large living room to one side and dining room to the other. The kitchen is big with a self-contained utility room off of it and a wc is located off the hallway. Upstairs the master bedroom is impressive with a large ensuite.