What will €770,000 buy in Latvia, Spain, France, Norway and Westmeath?

IRELAND: HORSELEAP

This substantial 389sq m five-bedroom house lies on a 1.6-acre site about an hour's drive from Dublin. With high-end finishes, such as solid oak doors and granite window sills, the property has a 120sq m detached double garage and a BER of B2. Price €770,000 Agent sherryfitz.ie

LATVIA: RIGA

Located in the embassy belt, this four-bedroom apartment lies in an elegant building dating from 1886 that was designed by architect Karl Johann Felsko. The property, which has been completely renovated, extends to 234sq m, has high ceilings and overlooks a courtyard. Price €797,640 Agent sothebysrealty.com

FRANCE: REMOULINS

This home dates from 1870, has six bedrooms and extends to 240sq m. With a terrace and courtyard, the property has a contemporary kitchen combined with lovely period details such as internal brick arches and old marble tiled flooring. Price €785,000 Agent immo-diffusion.fr

SPAIN: MIJAS COSTA

This five-bedroom house is 3km from the centre of Fuengirola and 25km from Malaga Airport. It is set over three storeys, with guest accommodation at basement level. Constructed in 2005, the property was renovated in 2010. Price €769,000 Agent spacemarbella.com

Five minutes from the Forty Foot: Period home in Sandycove for €2.5m

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Extended two-bed with chic makeover in the heart of Portobello for €800,000

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NORWAY: OSLO

This penthouse right beside St Hanshaugen Park, has great views of the Oslo skyline, dates from 2012 and extends to 89sq m, with a further 12sq m roof terrace. The property has tall ceilings, oak parquet and a rear garden. Price 7.72m Kr/€757,098 Agent privatmegleren.no