SOME HOUSE: Saving of €241k

THIS is some house — an acre site with spectacular views over Lough Leane and a location in one of the better areas of Killarney.

Built 10 years ago, this Tullig property is architect-designed, split-level and has hardly been used by its ex-pat owner.

On the market at €650,000, selling agent, Michael Coghlan of Sherry FitzGerald Coghlan is prepared to accept offers in the €450,000 to €500,000 range.

According to Michael Coghlan, the house is designed with an open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining room on the first-floor to take in the lake views.

One of the ground-floor bedrooms has a small kitchenette, he says and this makes it possible to use the property as two separate units.

* 2010 Guide: €650,000

* Stamp duty: €45,500

* 2011 Guide: €450,000

* Stamp duty: €4,500

SAVINGS: €241,000