The opening of a new student accommodation development in the Point Village on Friday will provide a welcome boost to students who are struggling to find digs in the current rental market.

The opening of the 367-bed development, The Tramshed, is just the first phase of Dublin’s newest state-of-the-art student accommodation development. The remaining units in the 966-bed development, which is located next to the 3Arena, are due to be completed before the end of the year.

The new accommodation complex was built by Host, a student accommodation company that is part of the O’Flynn Group.

Designed, built and fitted out to the highest standards, the 367 new bedroom units will be available to rent from September 1. Each student room is en-suite and located in a cluster apartment that ranges in size from four to eight bedrooms.

Prices will start at €230 per week for the Classic Room option, with no deposit required. There is an option of a 40-week or 51-week contract and all bills are included in the rental price.

Rooms include a double bed with built-in storage, a wardrobe with hanging space and shelving, a study desk and a chair. Rooms range in size from 12.2 square metres to 32 square metres and there are 15 different room types on offer. The development also includes a number of studio apartments.

Common room areas within each cluster are fully-furnished and include a well-equipped kitchen and 50in TV. Students will have full access to on-site amenities including a gym, a cinema room, common rooms with large TVs, a club lounge area, a gaming pod, a roof terrace, a courtyard, study areas, a lecture theatre and quiet study space, chill out zones and a laundry room with state-of-the-art washing and drying facilities. They can also enjoy free access to 100mb Wi-Fi.

The new 966-bed accommodation is located beside The Point Luas stop, with easy access from the front of the building. It’s within close proximity to Busáras and Connolly station is just an 8-minute walk away. It is also within walking distance of Trinity College, the National College of Ireland and Dublin Business School.

The complex is staffed on a 24hour basis and there’s continuous CCTV in operation for added security.

Host is part of the O’Flynn Group, one of Ireland’s leading residential and commercial property companies, which operates in Ireland, the UK and Europe. The Tramshed will be the first student accommodation scheme to be launched by Host in Ireland.

Managing Director Michael O’Flynn said Host has been developing and managing a large range of top quality student accommodation complexes in the UK over many years.

“This high-quality development offers students in Dublin access to state-of-the-art accommodation which is designed to cater exactly for their needs,” Mr O’Flynn said. “Host has been developing and managing an extensive range of top quality student accommodation in the UK over many years and is delighted to bring this experience to the Dublin market with the launch of the superb new Tramshed development.”

He added that the remainder of the scheme, The Woodworks, will offer a further 599 student beds and is due for completion by the end of the year.

Students can arrange a viewing by visiting the website. There is also a €250 rental discount or cashback offer for anyone who recommends a friend.

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