IRELAND: LIMERICK
Located in the historic heart of the city, this three-bedroom house on Church Street in King's Island is nestled beside King John's Castle, and is just a short walk to the city centre. The property has a rear yard, a large garage and a terrace with amazing views of the castle. Price: €199,000 Agent: mcp.ie
![This Church Street house is just a short walk to the city centre and has amazing views of the castle](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/OGZ7RZDYEEKWVKWORISFSE5U6E.jpg?auth=9e1a5b136f24ecaded18dc5576470789b17c94dc094298eb66dea9360c5f7db4&width=800&height=448)
SOUTH AFRICA: CAPE TOWN
Located with wonderful views of Table Mountain, this bright two-bedroom apartment lies in a corner unit with two balconies, giving 100sq m of outdoor living space. Just four years old, this property is located within close proximity to the city and has round-the-clock security. Price: $221,360/€194,730 Agent: sothebysrealty.com
![This Cape Town corner apartment has two balconies, giving 100sq m of outdoor living space](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/3J4SXB54V4L7UFPKBFQWJIINCI.jpg?auth=93461a18fd2800061be74d059eacc980f14241dbbc368a364b32a2ef99690e9a&width=800&height=450)
FRANCE: LES MENUIRES
Though not large at 31sq m, this one-bedroom apartment located in a prime four-star residence in the much sought after location in Les Menuires-Les Bruyeres has the benefit of being ski-in ski-out. With 39 ski lifts and 62 trails, the resort, which held the 1992 Winter Olympics, is part of the largest skiable area in the world. Price: €200,000 Agent: frenchestateagents.com
![Les Menuires is part of the largest skiable area in the world](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/HQENUI5WTOHHF3I6GXACOQDHSY.jpg?auth=885adfd433bed9e7779835c4c1941204025c2d9a03548695eedae0ada93d7219&width=800&height=449)
NORTHERN CYPRUS: BAHCELI
Set at the water's edge, these two-bedroom apartments – some of which are still under construction – extend to 85sq m with a terrace of 46sq m. Set in a resort with large communal pool and landscaped gardens, the development also has 24 houses and three-bedroom apartments. Price: £179,950/€215,809 Agent: alanyahus.eu
![These two-bedroom apartments in Bahceli boast a large communal pool and landscaped gardens](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/45IW6KWRIRW33HWF33HQTPLDWA.jpg?auth=6cf31fdcd9fa5a2cc5ed5ba60cbdcbc18d00a0620a0edae2085cd479f13a6b65&width=800&height=449)
THAILAND: BANGKOK
This one-bedroom apartment lies within a new low-rise condominium project in the trendy area of Thonglor. The architecture is said to be a balance between lifestyle, the beauty of nature with Thai and Japanese arts. Extending to 32sq m, facilities include a swimming pool, hot tub and rooftop facilities with 24-hour security. Price: $232,816/€204,808 Agent: sothebysrealty.com
![This Bangkok apartment offers a swimming pool, hot tub and rooftop facilities with 24-hour security](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/V7I5BH2S2SSTKNISPX4VRCROEU.jpg?auth=cf9389778d2b08301ae77bf4e61350e4bf0345f56bb78c7857940cfdd35bdb50&width=800&height=450)