Classy one-off home has B&B potential

AS an indicator of the increasing wealth of modern Ireland, there is no better example than the one-off house.

Although scorned by some, the dormer dwelling has grown with our prosperity and now comes bigger and better than ever before.

However, one Killarney house could top the lot for size: this three storey dormer weighs in with five huge bedrooms, four ensuites and a three bedroomed apartment to boot. And that only goes halfway to describe the rest of the accommodation.

Built by a builder, (which begs the response, 'wouldn't you know'), the extravagance and number of rooms makes this house stand out from the crowd.

The main living room is 20' by 20' along with a lounge and huge kitchen/dining room that runs into a conservatory.

As well as the principal reception room, there is a family lounge and what is described as a leisure room which measures 50' by 16'. - enough for an entire pilates class.

Two ensuite bedrooms are on the ground floor and the first floor has two more, including the master bedroom of 21' by 15' with walk-in wardrobe and bathroom suite. The lower ground floor houses bedroom five, also ensuite and a large workshop, boiler house and carport.

Next up is the apartment. Attached to the rear, this is no mere granny flat. It comes with a pine fitted kitchen, part of the open plan dining/sitting room and three bedrooms with a main bathroom.

All of the house is fitted with red deal doors, floors and architrave and the standard of bathroom fitting is high,. The main kitchen is hand-built with butter coloured units and heating is zoned to five separate areas.

While the house has everything for the traditional, extended family, it's sure to be eyed up by potential B&B operators. With the separate apartment and huge amount of space, the property is tailor-made for this business. The selling agent for this house at Also, situated at Parkavonear, Killarney, it's in the same area as the five star Aghadoe Heights Hotel, which gives it an excellent location.

The selling agent for this imposing property is is Michael Coghlan of Sherry FitzGerald Coghlan who says the guide price is 500,000 euro.