For those whose carbon footprint is greater than the number of Richard Branson's free air miles and looking to embrace their inner green god or goddess, Gunne Property has just launched a new development of super energy efficient, iPod-ready smart homes which they claim is 'the most eco-friendly ever constructed in Ireland'.

Developed by Keelagh Homes and designed by OBK Architects, Carlinn Hall on the Mulaharlin Road in Dundalk is a bespoke scheme of two, three and four-bed homes in a choice of nine different designs, with prices starting from just 240,000.

Carlinn Hall has received 'House of Tomorrow' approval from Sustainable Energy Ireland and is the first major development to come to the market that meets the latest Irish Buildings Regulations.

Each unit boasts superior energy efficiency and a district heating system which delivers constant hot water and heating at a substantially reduced cost. Smart Homes has also wired each home for telephone, broadband, PC networking, TV, home cinema surround and a central audio system.

The first residential development in the Dundalk 20/20 sustainable energy zone, it is hoped that this pilot project will demonstrate to the rest of the country how sustainable living can be incorporated successfully into housing, industry, education and leisure facilities.

Price: from 240,000 Agent: Gunne Property 042-933 5500