Spacious lakeside house with scenic views

CLEVER thinking can make all the difference with an extension. Take this house at Cloonteen, Co Clare, for instance: because it overlooks Ballyalla Lake, the house was given an unusual semi-circular extension at the rear to make the most of the views of the lake.

But it’s also provided a charming and bright living room with windows curved around a central fireplace. Likewise, the upstairs master bedroom has stunning views and enough space for a full bathroom with Jacuzzi.

And despite looking modest enough from the outside, this house has six decent bedrooms and stands on a site of just under an acre.