Sherry FitzGerald Kavanagh is seeking €250,000 for this five-bedroom house in Salthill, Galway. We find houses at a similar price in France, Turkey, Portugal and Italy. Compiled by EMMA CULLINAN

Portugal Algarve

This two-bedroom house is beside the Vale do Milho golf course in Carvoeiro, Western Algarve. At entrance level there is a living room, dining area, kitchen and guest bathroom. On the lower level is a bathroom and two bedrooms (one en suite) both of which have patio doors. The house shares an adult and a children’s pool with neighbours.

Price: €250,000

Agent: portugalproperty.com, 0044-8000148201

Turkey Kalkan

The beach is 600m from this three-bedroom semi-D with its own swimming pool. The house has two bathrooms and three bedrooms, one of which has an en suite and a balcony with sea views. Another bedroom also has an oceanic-vista balcony. On the ground floor is an open-plan living and dining area with fireplace and sliding doors. On the top floor there is a kitchenette, bathroom and roof terrace.

Price: €257,815

Agent: Spotblue.co.uk, 0044208-339 6036

Italy Tuscany

Water springs from a well in the garden of this four-bedroom house on the Tuscany/Emilia Romagna border near Firenzuola, roughly half way between Bologna and Florence. The farmhouse has a diningroom, kitchen and living room on the ground floor. The bedrooms are on the first floor along with a bathroom. There is a large garage .

Price: €250,000

Agent: realpointitaly.com, 0044 845 331 2812

France Charente

At the edge of the Cognac brandy-distilling district, this house sits in half an acre of grounds. Fireplaces, marble and parquet floors are among the period features. Accommodation includes two receptions, a dining room, kitchen and study on the ground floor. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms above. The property includes an adjoining house, which needs renovating, and an outbuilding.

Price: €250,000

Agent: latitudes.co.uk, 0044208-3874090