The Mill is a fine example of contemporary architecture and makes for a striking sight on the banks of the Camlin River in Clondra. The development is made up of a mix of apartments, duplexes, detached and semi-detached houses.

The town has a good selection of local shops and amenities, while nearby Longford town has restaurants, banks, businesses and schools.

Athlone and Mullingar are also within easy driving distance.

A collaboration between M&M Construction and Lark Developments, this scheme is on the former site of an old mill. And in keeping with the origins of the site, the developers have retained and incorporated the existing stone mill buildings, while tearing down the more recent factory and warehouses on site.

Architects Frank Crowley & Partners have created a contemporary development to complement the old stone buildings. A low-rise residential scheme finished in a mix of timber cladding and white render, The Mill is an impressive-looking development.

Well laid out and right on the river, The Mill incorporates plenty of open green space, landscaping, a pedestrian bridge and walkways, and car parking in a separate area. Some of the smaller stone buildings have been converted into storage areas and bicycle sheds.

On offer in this phase is a range of two-bed and threebed apartments and threebed duplexes. Two-beds range in size from 68 to 83 square metres (730 to 900 square feet), while three-bed apartments are around 92 square metres (995 square feet). Three-bed duplexes are even more spacious, ranging from 99 to 133 square metres (1065 to 1430 square feet).

Standard features in all homes include oil-fired central heating, fitted wardrobes in all bedrooms, fitted kitchens, wall tiling in the bathroom, en-suite and kitchen, and chrome fittings in bathrooms.

Price: two-bed apartments from 225,000; three-bed apartments from 270,000; three-bed duplexes from 265,000 Agent: Hooke & MacDonald (01-6318402) and Property Partners Earley (0906-626579)