CHILE: SANTIAGO
Set in a gated community, just steps away from Portal La Dehesa mall, in one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in the Chilean capital, this two-bedroom apartment extends to 100sq m (1,076sq ft) with a large terrace and built-in barbecue. The property has 24-hour security with a gymnasium, swimming pool and over an acre of green communal parkland. Price: $390,364 (€327,372). Agent: sothebysrealty.com
IRELAND: TRAMORE
This substantial semi-detached property at 2 Eaton Terrace is located within walking distance of all Tramore's local amenities and five minutes from the beach. In need of upgrading throughout, the property has six bedrooms over three floors and retains many of its period details. There are sea views from some of the upper rooms, and the house has a rear paved area with a spacious garden to the front. Price: €315,000. Agent: barrymurphy.ie
THE AZORES: FAIAL ISLAND
This established seaside restaurant has a full commercial kitchen with both indoor and outdoor dining at the water's edge in Porto Pim on Faial Island. There is a two-bedroom apartment upstairs overlooking the water, which is home to the most visited beach on the island, and where water temperatures reach 22 degrees in summer months. Price: €320,000. Agent: kyero.com
UK: KENT
The interiors of this ex-passenger ferry need to be seen to be believed, as they have been converted into a lovely spacious home. The well-thought-out conversion of the Edith – dating from 1960 – gives six large double bedrooms, four of which are en suite, and a spacious lounge adjacent to a fully fitted kitchen that opens out on to a terrace. A spiral staircase links the bedrooms to the upper deck, with more deck space above at wheelhouse level. The boat retains its engine room – though not currently in running order – it could be refurbished for cruising. Price: £275,000 (€320,128). Agent: premierhouseboats.co.uk
FRANCE: AQUITAINE
Situated in a small hamlet of just six houses, a few minutes from the bastide village of Beauville, this restored stone house has three bedrooms and lies on a quarter of an acre of gardens, with a swimming pool. Interiors are lovely with exposed beams, flagstone floors and a mezzanine that would make a super home office. The busy town of Agen, which has a TGV (train) station, is a 30-minute drive away. Price: €319,000. Agent: laresidence.co.uk
