IRELAND: FANAD
Located between the coastlines of Mulroy Bay and Portsalon with miles of golden sandy beaches, this period farmhouse lies nestled into Springfield Mountain. The charming property also has cut-stone outbuildings, with potential for renovation, and a paddock and orchard on almost two acres. Price: €225,000 Agent: sherryfitz.com
![This Donegal farmhouse lies nestled into Springfield Mountain](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/6SUIAUDNOLZVEAHWT6ZVDPTCSI.jpg?auth=95a95c06fa3197cd096de9cf523c8ddd98ad79e6b6c4473e931eda5b5f04447f&width=800&height=449)
MALTA: FLORIANA
Though not large, this one-bedroom studio apartment is located within a 19th-century town house in a much sought after location in the fortified town of Floriana. Just a short walk to the capital, Valetta, the property has a roof terrace with marvellous city views, and due to its location it could make a good buy-to-let investment. Price: €229,000 Agent: sothebysrealty.com
![This studio apartment is located in a much sought after location in the fortified town of Floriana](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/P6VRPSJFCYM33RBOBM25SIB2J4.jpg?auth=1953cefb89797d9245d258852a51cb7c3b4b6b0803eecb4e06896b29f1edd920&width=800&height=450)
ROMANIA: CARAS-SEVERIN
For the ultimate seclusion from humanity, this cabin dating from the 1960's, which was constructed as a shelter for workers in the Semenic National Park, lies near the largest virgin beech forest in Europe. It takes an hour in a four-wheel drive to reach the cabin, which is fuelled by hydropower and comes with a cottage, stable and smokehouse. Price: €229,000 Agent: sothebysrealty.com
![This cabin dating from the 1960’s lies near the largest virgin beech forest in Europe](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/OFMTTCDVD3VWYNWMOH35YZVUTI.jpg?auth=7eabae7dd2a829a6eed059e1004430622c82c933c1ec53421fc4be2b01d48450&width=800&height=450)
FRANCE: CARCASSONNE
This 280sq m apartment in need of renovation lies in a 19th-century chateau near the medieval fortress town of Carcassonne – a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1997. Set in ancient parkland with a communal swimming pool, interiors are magnificent with remarkable features and lots of potential. Price: €225,000 Agent: francepropertyangels.com
![This 280sq m apartment lies in a 19th-century chateau near the medieval fortress town of Carcassonne, France](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/KRBXVVY4GCROVULMBRVZEAEYAY.jpg?auth=53b89009fc24675273392dac92d40578ed030deb3d691631a8c729e0767e64f7&width=800&height=449)
NORWAY: ROYKSUND
Overlooking the sea with stunning views, this bijou cottage has two bedrooms and lovely interiors. The property also has a separate boathouse at the waters’ edge with access to the water for swimming and sports. Price: 2.24 million Kr/€225,000 Agent: eiendomsmegler1.no
![This bijou cottage overlooks the sea with stunning views](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/J2UO7K4ZZCCLI2A26Q6D2GXW4E.jpg?auth=206330ff923ef8c2ef3e376966a74977c154e1d0bc2b116bb8318b1a0bbf0d91&width=800&height=449)