Developed by Century Homes and approved by Sustainable Energy Ireland, (SEI), Gort na nUll incorporates lots of interesting features, but best of all, homeowners here should end up saving around 62.5% on the cost of ever-increasing fuel bills.

The first new housing scheme in Co Clare to be approved by SEI, Gort na nUll comprises 84 homes at the edge of Sixmilebridge, on a site overlooking the Cratloe Hills, about 13 miles from Ennis and 10 miles from Limerick city. Sixmilebridge village, which is just five minutes walk from this development, has good local facilities including shops, medical centre, primary school and bus service.

Some of the features which make these homes stand out from the rest include Pilkington Low E glass in all windows, airtight building construction with no open vents, a high-efficiency boiler and heat recovery system.

On offer are eight different types of homes from apartments up to large detached houses, all with traditional stone-cut finish.

A good range of house styles are available, including three and four-bed semis, and three and four-bed detached houses, and twobed apartments.

The development will be landscaped and incorporate a riverside walk, while a natural stone wall will run along the boundary, and on-site facilities will include a creche and offices.

All homes will include contemporary fitted kitchens, electric showers in en-suites, high ceilings and patio doors to the back garden.

Price: three-bed semis from 194,000; three-bed detached from 233,000; four-bed semis from 235,000; and four-bed detached from 265,000 Agent: Niall Gilligan Auctioneers 061 369700