IRELAND: BANTRY
With superb views across to Bere Island and the Beara Peninsula, this four-bedroom house on the Sheep's Head Way lies on over four acres of gardens. Designed to take full advantage of the maritime aspect, the 178sq m (1,916sq ft) property is just a 15-minute drive to Bantry.
Price €650,000
Agent Bowdens Estate Agents
FRANCE: RHONE-ALPS
Located in the village of La Roche in La Plagne, which was named the world's most popular ski resort, this seven-bedroom chalet has a sauna and lovely mountain views from the balcony. Set over four levels and extending to 237sq m (2,551sq ft), the house has year-round potential with its mountain setting.
Price €650,000
Agent propertyfranceitaly.com
NORWAY: BIRI
Lying on 19 acres and dating from 1860, this charming house comes with a separate farmhouse, barn, double garage and gazebo. Located just over 150km north of Oslo, the area is close to Lillehammer for skiing and winter sports.
Price 6.5m NKR (€639,499)
Agent eiendomsmegler1.no
BRAZIL: SAO PAULO
Vila Mariana is a four-bedroom apartment with a generous 250sq m (2,691sq ft), which has been totally renovated and is located close to excellent schools, including two bilingual institutions. A barbeque lies on the balcony, which has superb views, and is integrated with the kitchen. The building also has a leisure centre.
Price $765,769 (€652,523)
Agent sothebysrealty.com
SPAIN: MARBELLA
Located in Benahavis in the Golf Valley, an upmarket spot on the Costa del Sol, this three-bedroom apartment has incredible views to the sea and mountains. Set in an exclusive gated resort, the south-east-facing apartment has 120sq m (1,292sq ft) of living space with an equally large terrace and has rental potential due to its location.
Price €650,000
Agent spotblue.com
