D M Auctions is seeking €100,000 for Altavra, a two-bedroom cottage in need of renovation in Drumkeeran, Co Leitrim. Kate McMorrow finds properties at a similar price in France, Italy, Greece and South Africa.
SOUTH AFRICA: Western Cape
Near Bredasdorp, a country town in Boland and Overberg, a stone-clad three-bedroom house with a Provençal look. Sittingroom, diningroom, study, pine kitchen and huge upstairs family room. Large garden with terrace and barbecue.
Price: 105,374
Agent: Pam Golding International
0044 207 824 9088
GREECE: Crete
About 100 metres from the sea in Achlia, in south-eastern Crete, a two-bedroom house with a large terrace overlooking the water. In good condition, with open-plan kitchen/diner, large sittingroom with fireplace and two bathrooms. Solar and electric heating.
Price: 98,772
Agent: Crete Property Consultants
0044 207 328 8209
FRANCE: Pays de la Loire
Pretty two-bed stone cottage in a small village south of Nantes, near Palluau. Beamed ceilings, red floor tiles, open fireplaces, cosy sittingroom and a newly-installed shower. Garden with terrace and flowers.
Price: 104,860
Agent: VEF 0044 20 7515 8660
ITALY: Tuscany
Il Limone is a village house, about 15 minutes drive from the town of Pontremoli in northern Tuscany. Two double bedrooms, kitchen/diningroom, sittingroom with vaulted ceiling, second reception and bathroom. Also a terrace and garden with great views.
Price: 110,000
Agent: L'Architrave 0039 0187 475543