What will €390,000 buy in France, Ukraine, Norway, the Netherlands and Kerry?

Take5: Kiev and Chatel apartments, Klokkarvik and Ardfert period homes, Netherlands houseboat

This  four-bedroom detached house is  just 40 minutes outside  Bergen
This four-bedroom detached house is just 40 minutes outside Bergen

IRELAND: KERRY

Ballyhiggin, a period country house with six bedrooms, extends to 165sq m and is located in Ardfert. Lying on an acre close to beaches and within easy reach of Listowel and Tralee, there is potential to extend the house – subject to planning. It would make a fine family or holiday home. Price: €390,000 Agent: tommycarmody.ie

This period country house in Ardfert boasts  six bedrooms
This period country house in Ardfert boasts six bedrooms

FRANCE: CHATEL

Set in a former farmhouse, which is in the process of being transformed into a collection of ski apartments, this one-bedroom unit extends to 47sq m, and interiors of wood, stone and slate reflect the well-preserved rustic charm of architecture in Chatel. Slopes are a 20-minute walk away and the nearest airport is a 90-minute drive. Price: £324,970/€386,322 Agent: skiingproperty.com

This one-bed apartment reflects the well-preserved rustic charm of architecture in Chatel
This one-bed apartment reflects the well-preserved rustic charm of architecture in Chatel

UKRAINE: KIEV

Located in a quiet street in Podil, the historical district of Kiev, this three-bedroom apartment extends to 109sq m. Set in a residential complex with 16 apartments in addition to commercial and office space, the nine-floor building faces on to a courtyard garden, which is exclusively for residents. With smart home features, the unit comes with underground parking and concierge service. Price: $427,390/€381,330 Agent: sothebysrealty.com

This three-bed  unit comes with underground parking and concierge service in Kiev
This three-bed unit comes with underground parking and concierge service in Kiev

NORWAY: KLOKKARVIK

Constructed in 1832, this charming four-bedroom detached house extending to 256sq m is located just 40 minutes outside the city of Bergen. Renovated in 2002, the property has views over the water to the Leroy islands. There is an attached garage and carport adjacent to the property. Price: 3.9 million Norwegian Kr/ €397,910 Agent: eiendomsmegler1.no

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This  four-bedroom detached house is  just 40 minutes outside  Bergen
This four-bedroom detached house is just 40 minutes outside Bergen

NETHERLANDS: NORTHERN COAST

This three-cabin floating home, designed for city centre living, lies on the northern coast of the Netherlands and is ready to be delivered to a new owner. Interiors are super with both indoor and outdoor dining areas, a 55inch television and both decks, which give 130sq m of accommodation, have recently been refurbished, with a new engine installed in 2001. Price: €375,000 Agent: dutchbargesforsale.co.uk

This three-cabin floating home is ready to be delivered to a new owner
This three-cabin floating home is ready to be delivered to a new owner
Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property, fine arts, antiques and collectables