Same price, very different properties

Address: The Convent, Convent Road, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim Agent: Gordon Hughes Estate Agents

In Ballinamore, overlooking the Shannon-Erne waterway, this 1800s, three-storey former convent of 990sq m (10,656sq ft) has 20 bedrooms, six reception rooms, a kitchen, three bathrooms and various utility spaces. It comes with 2.34 acres of land.

Plus: Vast property with beautiful proportions and period features.

Minus: The forbidding look peculiar to some church architecture: it at least needs colourful plants around and on it.

Address: 78 Shanliss Road, Santry, Dublin 9

Agent: MoveHome Estate Agents

This four-bedroom semi-detached house of 145sq m (1,561sq ft) has a south-facing back garden. Accommodation includes two living rooms joined by double doors. This flows into a conservatory and two kitchen/dining rooms. There is also a downstairs WC. The four bedrooms are upstairs along with a bathroom. There is a drive at the front and garage to the side. BER: F.

Plus: A bright, naturally lit large living room.

Minus: Two adjoined kitchen/dining rooms is a strange use of space.