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Re/Max Services is seeking €85,000 for this one-bedroom apartment at 2 Martello Mews in Balbriggan, north Co Dublin

Re/Max Services is seeking €85,000 for this one-bedroom apartment at 2 Martello Mews in Balbriggan, north Co Dublin. EMMA CULLINANfinds properties at a similar price in Turkey, Italy, France and Spain.

Turkey: Antalya

A two-bedroom villa built from wood has a chalet feel suited to its location near Mount Tahtali close to Kemer, in south Turkey. It is part of a village-like development with communal pool and seperate children’s pool. The 110sq m (1,184sq ft) villahas a terrace and two balconies. The livingroom and kitchen combine in an open-plan space.

Price:€85,700

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Agent:Spotblue.co.uk 0044-2083396036

France: Maine et Loire

Perhaps not as grand as the nearby chateaux of the Loire but this doer-upper with a quarter of an acre of gardens would make a solid getaway. The stone cottage has two large rooms on the ground floor (one with a fireplace) and a large loft on the first floor. There’s also a garage. It is near the town of Pouancé, north west of Nantes.

Price: €85,000

Agent: latitudes.co.uk 0044-2073874090

Italy: Puglia

Right at the bottom of Italy is this converted 100-year-old tobacco factory on the outskirts of Morciano di Leuca, minutes from seaside resorts. There are 24 one and two-bed apartments, each with a living area with kitchen, veranda or balcony, and a parking space. There is a private swimming pool in the complex.

Price:€90,000

Agent: Realpointitaly.com 0044-8453312812

Spain: Costa Blanca

South of Alicante on Spain’s east coast is this two-bedroom top-floor apartment with sea views.

The beach is a short walk away from the development but there is also a shared pool on site. As well as the two bedrooms there is a kitchen, bathroom and lounge. The house is being sold fully furnished.

Price:€79,950

Agent:locations.ie 01 6771188

Emma Cullinan

Emma Cullinan

Emma Cullinan, a contributor to The Irish Times, specialises in architecture, design and property