Article: A modern take on Belfast chic ; A riverside retreat with oak floors, contemporary kitchen, iPod docks, plasma screen TVs... and a free bicycle. The Embankment offers stylish city living. Helen Carson reports

The Embankment epitomises the move to city living, and the riverside in particular.

The 216 apartments, are a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, which range in size mainly from 450 sq ft-800 sq ft. Built by The Carvill Group the scheme incorporates the latest green technology to keep running costs low.

The show apartment, which opened at the marketing suite at the weekend, was furnished by Ken Garrity of Tudor Properties in a really contemporary way.

"The choice of furnishings and colours had to reflect the modern nature of the accommodation," he said.

And expect a bold and dramatic statement from the moment you step behind the front door. A striking red fabric sofa takes pride of ...

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