Ireland: Dublin
This two-bedroom apartment lies on the second floor of The Red Mill on Brunswick Street North in Smithfield. Extending to 60sq m (646sq ft), the well-maintained property has a mature communal courtyard and two resident roof gardens. Price: €320,000. Agent: sherryfitz.ie
France: Ségur-le-Chateau
Located in a medieval village, this country inn, Auberge Henry IV, has five new en suite bedrooms and a 120-cover restaurant and bar on the first floor. On the top floor is a large attic that could be converted, while a terrace to the front can be rented annually from the local commune for €400. Price: €319,000. Agent: frenchestateagents.com
Spain: Alicante
This Mediterranean-style semidetached villa is located in Los Balcones, Torrevieja. With three bedrooms, it extends to 75sq m (807sq ft) and has a large terrace and garage. It is situated in a development close to the sea, with water sports, entertainment and beaches nearby. Price: €319,000. Agent: spotblue.com
Denmark: North Jutland
Constructed in 2007, this three-bedroom detached house extends to 159sq m (1,711sq ft) and has sea views from the first floor. It also has a good energy rating thanks to an efficient air-to-heat pump and is located a few hundred metres from the beach. A carport was added in 2016 and the house has been freshly painted. Price: 2.395 million DKK/€321,443. Agent: finn.no
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Mexico: Tulum
Situated in a gated community close to the Caribbean Sea on Riviera Maya, this penthouse condominium extends to 107sq m (1,152sq ft) with a further 11sq m terrace – which has a plunge pool. Communal facilities include a botanical garden, hydrotherapy pool, swimming pool, solarium, art gallery and restaurant. Price: $360,000/€327,972. Agent: sothebysrealty.com
