We designed eco-credentials into the apartments from the beginning. Each one, and the whole building, is a harmonious system in which everything works together to use as little energy as possible while keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer. Features include:

1. Solar panels for your electricity, taking full advantage of the unshaded south-facing roof
2. Properly and thoroughly insulated with 65mm of insulation on the external walls, 60mm on the ground floors and 400mm in the attic - with the bricks treated beforehand to further retain heat.
3. Embedded infrared ceiling heating, made from ultra-light and ultra-thin material which keeps the whole room at an even temperature, responds to your demands quickly, and requires much less energy than a traditional gas-fired boiler and radiators system
4. Sunamp hot water technology, using Thermino heat batteries as an energy-efficient alternative to direct and indirect hot water cylinders
5. Expertly fitted, high-quality windows resulting in an excellent air tightness testing score of less than three (2.65), which means that there are virtually no drafts, or condensation (which damages the brickwork). This is very unusual for period properties.
6. Mechanical ventilation heat recovery system, which cleans the air and brings filtered air in and out of the house - if it's a hot summer, this can be set to purge hot air out of the house and swap for cold air - no need to run expensive fans.
7. All the heating can be digitally controlled via HIVE thermostats or your smartphone - a warm welcome when you get home, without wasting power when you're out.

These apartments are all electric - we've done away with gas and the inherent uncertainty of gas prices.

We anticipate that the EPC will be Grade B.

And finally, we even thought about the environment during the build: previous doors, bricks and timber have gone to reclamation.

Everyone can be happy in these apartments: first-time buyers, young families, professionals, nature-lovers, escapers-to-Wales, downsizers who don't want to compromise on quality

Designed for however you live your life

They are designed to suit how you work - or how you just want to enjoy life. For people who want to work from home, they are perfectly set out for this without feeling cramped or surrounded by charging cables, and with beautiful views of the Black Mountains.

For people who commute, Cardiff and Bristol are manageable drives - and the rail links are excellent. The fastest trains take just over two hours to London Paddington, changing at Newport. There are direct services to Cardiff (from 34 minutes), Shrewsbury (from 1 hour 14 minutes), Swansea (from 1 hour 30 minutes) and Manchester (from 2 hours 36 minutes).

And for leisure time, the balconies in the upstairs apartments are surprisingly large - big enough to hold plants and a table and chairs, or to let small children get some fresh air. The private gardens in each lower apartment have been sympathetically restored, keeping what was possible from the convent and also adding new plants.

Feeling good inside

The air quality is much better than a standard conversion, because of the innovative ventilation technology. And the top-quality sound insulation on party walls and floors, and internal walls provides a surprisingly peaceful environment.

Free from unaccountable, outsourced property management companies

The four owners will form your own management company, which we will set up for you. You'll be in charge of all your expenses and decisions about any repairs or maintenance.

Abergavenny was named best place to live in Wales last year by The Times. They said: "Down-to-earth but upwardly mobile, this welcoming town has a fine foodie flavour" and "What really stands out, though, is the powerful community spirit that everyone buys into".

• The apartments are just a few minutes' flat walk to the town centre, with its famous independent shops and restaurants.
• There is doorstep access to National Cycle Route 42 and two bus routes.
• It's only fifteen minutes' walk to Abergavenny train station.
• The Black Mountains are yours to explore, including the three peaks of Blorenge, Sugar Loaf and Skirrid.

There is a garage which is part of the property. This has not been allocated yet - it could be yours.

One of the garden flats (Flat B) has a home office (or playroom or workshop, whatever you want it to be). This will be insulated, fully plastered, and wired for electricity.

Suppliers

• We used local Abergavenny company, Green Park Power, for the solar panels.
• Doors and windows supplied by local and highly recommended company, Heronhurst.
• We worked with the Robert Price Sustainable Energy Centre in Newport.
• Supply and fit of sprinkler system by Cardiff-based Terence Aviet.
• Acoustic insulation from Cellecta.
• Celotex and Kingspan thermal insulation

Trades

• Lead Contractor on site: Ian Hartley - specialist in building structural elements and joinery
• John Hartley - painter and decorator
• Kavanagh Decorators - 07899 825731
• Plumbing by Dan Robins, Crickhowell Plumbing
• Electrician - Wayne Richards, Abergavenny
• Carpentry - Ben Withey, Crickhowell
• Plastering by @Smooth Moves in Crickhowell.

Architects: Chamberlain Moss King, based in Penarth