Property Partners Ryan is seeking €110,000 for 5A Old Forge, appaneale, Birr, Co Offaly, a three-bed house with pebble-dash exterior, cut-stone sills and a slate roof in need of some updating. Kate McMorrow finds properties for a similar price in South Africa, Costa Rica, Australia and France.
SOUTH AFRICA: Garden Route On this scenic stretch of coast in Bonnievale, a neat three-bedroom, three-bathroom bungalow overlooking a golf course. Also has a study and television room, three garages, a barbecue, pool and staff quarters.
Price: €112,000
Agent: Pam Golding International 0044 20 7824 9077
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CARIBBEAN: Costa Rica This almond-wood house stands on a hill, minutes walk from Pacific beaches at Manzanillo. Surrounded by tropical greenery, with two bedrooms and open-plan living/dining/ kitchen area. Good surfing - rents out for €700 a month.
Price: €112,000
Agent: EscapeArtist.com
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AUSTRALIA: Sydney On Wentworth Street in the suburb of Glebe, a one-bedroom apartment with a balcony and great views over the city, greyhound track and nearby park. Open-plan, with an en suite shower off the bedroom. Communal laundry.
Price: €112,000
Agent: McGrath, 0061 2 9568 0829
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FRANCE: Vienne In the Poitou Charente region in the belle village of Montmorillon, a well-kept house with two bedrooms and a garden. Has been empty for a couple of years, so a bit of decoration required. Includes an outbuilding with wood oven.
Price: €110,679
Agent: VEF, 0044 20 7515 8660
