Take five for €400,000

Harry Brann is seeking €400,000 for this three-bedroom bungalow with office and outbuildings in Killaloe, Ballina, …

Harry Brann is seeking €400,000 for this three-bedroom bungalow with office and outbuildings in Killaloe, Ballina, Co Tipperary. EMMA CULLINAN finds properties  at a similar price in France, Turkey, Portugal and Italy

PORTUGAL: ALGARVEThis restored traditional villa in the Sao Bras de Alportel region of central Algarve, between the mountains and the sea, sits in its own plot of land with a garden and covered area for outdoor dining. The house is decorated in a new but rustic style and has three bedrooms, a bathroom, fitted kitchen, livingroom with fireplace, store-room and attic.

Price: €400,000

Agent: portugal property.com, 0044-800-0148201

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FRANCE: LOTExposed beams and fireplaces have been kept in this converted stone inn on four acres, with a salt-water pool and barn. The 280sq m (3,013sq ft) house has three reception rooms, a library with doors to a terrace, kitchen, five bedrooms, two bathrooms, shower room and a 50sq m (538sq ft) attic. The town of Labastide-Murat is 6km away.

Price: €375,000

Agent: latitudes.co.uk, 0044-20-83874090

TURLEY: GOCEK This house is part of a small development above the town of Gocek which has a marina but no beach. The 228sq m (2,454sq ft) villa is of a contemporary design. It has four bedrooms and three bathrooms (and downstairs wc). It sits in its own garden with a swimming pool whose terrace flows up to the house creating indoor/outdoor living.

Price: €425,000

Agent: spotblue.co.uk, 0044-20-83396036

ITALY: TUSCANYThis 130sq m (1,399sq ft) farmhouse is among hills half an hour from San Marino and the Adriatic (and five minutes from Sestino). It is set in its own land with a well and outbuildings including garage (with a bathroom and laundry). The house is divided into two apartments which, combined, result in a three-bed house.

Price: €424,000

Agent: realpointitaly.com, 0044-845-3312812

Emma Cullinan

Emma Cullinan

Emma Cullinan, a contributor to The Irish Times, specialises in architecture, design and property