What will €345,000 buy in France, Spain, Brazil, Norway and Monaghan?

Take 5: A seven-bed farmhouse in Brittany, a four-bed apartment in Sao Paulo, a waterside escape in Strusshamn, or a five-bed lakeside home in Blackraw

IRELAND: MONAGHAN

With almost 3,000sq ft (270sq m) of floor space, lying on a two-acre site with mature planting and a lakeside setting, this five-bed property could be just the ticket for someone in search of spacious house and generous gardens. The property, in good order, has an impressive Ber of B2. Price: €345,000 Agent: sherryfitz.com

SPAIN: BARCELONA

Spacious house with generous gardens in Blackraw, Co Monaghan
Spacious house with generous gardens in Blackraw, Co Monaghan
One-bed apartment in Barcelona is a short walk to the beach
One-bed apartment in Barcelona is a short walk to the beach

Extending to 692sq ft (56sq m) this one-bedroom apartment has been refurbished with soundproof windows and double insulation. Located in a building dating from 1830, and situated in the heart of the Gothic historical quarter, the unit is a short walk to the beach and Port Vell. Price: €350,000 Agent: sothebysrealty.com

FRANCE: BRITTANY

Farmhouse with  a heated swimming pool in Brittany, France
Farmhouse with a heated swimming pool in Brittany, France

With seven bedrooms, this 2,238sq ft (208sq m) farmhouse has landscaped gardens and a heated swimming pool. Located less than 30 minutes from the sea, the property has exposed stone walls, overhead beams and a lovely principal bedroom. Price: €348,400 Agent: quenecan-immobilier.com

BRAZIL: SAO PAULO

Spacious apartment with  four bedrooms in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Spacious apartment with four bedrooms in Sao Paulo, Brazil

This spacious apartment has four bedrooms, a diningroom, lunch room and what the agent calls a gourmet balcony with barbecue. One of the bedrooms has been transformed to a home office. The building has leisure facilities and visitor car parking. Price: $375,258/€347,481 Agent: sothebysrealty.com

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NORWAY: STRUSSHAMN

Two-bed holiday cottage near the water in Strusshamn, Norway
Two-bed holiday cottage near the water in Strusshamn, Norway

An idyllic setting at the edge of the water, this holiday cottage has two bedrooms and extends to 1,011sq ft (94sq m). With all white interiors, the property has its own jetty with a large wooden quay and boathouse. The village of Strusshamn is close to the city of Bergen, and is connected to the city by the Askoy Bridge. Price: 3.35m Kr/€346,104 Agent: krogsveen.no

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property, fine arts, antiques and collectables