A village with a good stock of stone-cut houses, Clonmellon is on the N52 between Kells and Delvin on the Meath and Westmeath border. The village has local shops and a primary school, while Kells and Athboy, both just 10 minutes' drive away, have secondary schools, healthcare centres, pubs, shops, banks and other amenities.

Houses at Killallon Close are currently being built in a traditional country-style.

Three-bed terraces have a floor area of 74sq m (800sq ft), while four-bed semidetached houses have a floor area of 127sq m (1,370sq ft).

Selling agents at T&G Gavigan Real Estate Alliance say they expect these homes to appeal to first-time buyers and young families who have been priced out of the larger towns of Navan, Trim and Ashbourne.

Builder Ryefort Construction has included as standard features in these timber-framed homes fitted kitchens, built-in wardrobes, Scandinavian pine windows and en-suite bathrooms with main room.

Front and back gardens will be levelled and topsoiled.

Price: three-bed houses from 190,000 and four-beds from 240,000 Agent: T&G Gavigan Real Estate Alliance, 046-9240045