What will €550,000 buy in France, England, Switzerland, Spain and Cork?

Take5: An apartment in Barcelona, holiday homes in Vaud and Cornwall, a period house in Chalais or a house close to the sea in Ballycotton

IRELAND: BALLYCOTTON

This five-bedroom house lies on more than an acre, 5km from the village of Ballycotton. Built in 2001 and extending to 225sq m, the property has lovely interiors, atrium ceilings and sea views. The C1 rated property has a large detached double garage.

Price €550,000
Agent hegartyproperties.ie

FRANCE: CHALAIS

FRANCE: CHALAIS
FRANCE: CHALAIS

Located an hour from Bordeaux Airport, this 19th century house is set on one acre of gardens. Approached by imposing wrought-iron gates, the property retains many original features and is full of character and charm. It has a swimming pool and is located close to a number of vineyards.

Price €550,000
Agent laresidence.co.uk

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SWITZERLAND: VAUD

SWITZERLAND: VAUD
SWITZERLAND: VAUD

This four-bedroom house is located in St-Gingolph, near the French-Swiss border. With a terrace and balconies, it has lovely views over an expanse of Lake Geneva. While it will require some modernisation, the main attraction is that it is very close to Montreux and Villeneuve to launch boats. It has a garage and rental potential due to its location.

Price 565,000CHF/€548,562
Agent sothebysrealty.com

ENGLAND: CORNWALL

ENGLAND: CORNWALL
ENGLAND: CORNWALL

Set on 100 acres of Cornish countryside, these holiday homes lie in an exclusive resort close to the beach which has a spa, water-sport activities and restaurants. Extending to 116sq m, the four-bedroom lodges have a hot tub at the water’s edge, and a two-tier terrace. They have income potential due to their proximity to Newquay airport.

Price £475,000/€562,400
Agent spotblue.com

SPAIN: BARCELONA

SPAIN: BARCELONA
SPAIN: BARCELONA

This ground-floor 110sq m apartment located in La Barceloneta, has two bedrooms and a large well-lit open plan kitchen/living space. It is being sold fully furnished, and there is a car-parking space which can be rented. Its peaceful setting and location close to the sea, means the property has good rental potential.

Price €550,000
Agent sothebysrealty.com

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

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