0 of 4New Zealand: Kakanui On the east side of the south island, this house is set in a village framed by mountains, sea and river. Nearby is a surfing beach. Accommodation in the weatherboard house flows well with the kitchen dining area running through to a living space that opens on a deck. There are two bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside space includes a garage and off-street parking. Price: $289,000. Agent: ljhooker.co.nz Italy: Umbria The house, just inside the stone arch entrance to the walled town of Rotecastello, has a living room with fireplace, kitchen with fireplace, wine store carved out of rock, and bathroom on the ground floor. Upstairs is a sitting area, bathroom and three bedrooms, one en-suite. A terrace offers views. There is a one-bed loft apartment and workshop. Price: ¤160,000. Agent: griffonitalianproperty.com France: Charentes This four-bedroom stone house with a swimming pool is in a village 6.5km from Gemozac. It retains features such as fireplaces, exposed stone walls and beams. Accommodation includes a sitting room with fireplace and wood-burning stove, dining room with woodburner, kitchen and en-suite bedroom. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a study, shower and another WC. There is a covered terrace, workshop and parking. La Rochelle and Bordeaux airports are just over 100km. Price: €159,990. Agent: leggett.com Spain: Costa Blanca This finca offers a rural retreat with a habitable property and nearly an acre and a half of land, ripe for doing your thing. The 110sq m (1,184sq ft) house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room and kitchen. Living accommodation opens onto a terrace from where there are extensive views. Despite its getaway feel, the finca is a few minutes’ drive from the town of Crevillente and about 20km from Alicante. Price: €157,000. Agent: spanishpropertycenter.co.uk
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