IRELAND: KILKENNY
This four-bedroom family home at Kellsgrange has lovely views of the rolling countryside and benefits from a southerly aspect with generous landscaped gardens. Extending to 187sq m (2,013sq ft), the D1-rated house has a full bar complete with optics, a good-sized conservatory and a large shed.
Price €475,000
Agent dng.ie
THAILAND: LA ROYALE BEACH PATTAYA
Perched on the 22nd floor with views across Jomtien beach all the way to Bang Saray, this three-bedroom apartment extends to a generous 268sq m (2,884sq ft). With a private hot tub on the good-sized terrace, the property, dating from 2010, is sold fully furnished. Facilities include two pools, security, private beach access and a fitness suite.
Price 18m Bhat (€472,900)
Agent thaiproperty1.com
SWEDEN: GREBBESTAD
Constructed in 1962 and now fully refurbished, this 238sq m (2,562sq ft) property has five bedrooms and a further two in the 50sq m (538sq ft) guest wing that was constructed in 2012. The house has a basement with a wine cellar, private terraces in the garden, and is close to the village and the sea.
Price 4.85m SEK (€477,779)
Agent askengren.com
BARBADOS: ST JAMES
This semi-detached two-bedroom villa has stunning views of the Caribbean Sea, located in a private community within landscaped gardens. Extending to 152sq m (1,636sq ft) with a five-star golf course just a two-minute walk away, the villa has a split-level dining room and terrazzo patios. The members' club has an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, a pool and private beach club.
Price €471,012
Agent spotblue.com
ROMANIA: BUCHAREST
Dating from 1850, this neoclassical-style castle lies on a 42-acre estate. The castle, which was home to the noble Salbek family, has 13 bedrooms and extends to 983sq m (10,580sq ft). With numerous outbuildings and cottages, the interiors are stunning and retain superb chevron parquet flooring and lovely architraves.
Price $533,808 (€450,000)
Agent sothebysrealty.com
