IRELAND: GREYSTONES
This architecturally-designed property at Blacklion Springs in Greystones dates from 2003, has five bedrooms and extends to a generous 331sq m (3,563sq ft) with an additional 32sq m games room and 42sq m garage. The property, with a Ber of C3, benefits from southerly and westerly facing gardens that are located in a quiet cul-de-sac close to Greystones, the N11 and the M50.
Price €1.35 million
Agent mcgovernestates.ie
FRANCE: CHARENTE-MARITIME
Situated near the Gironde estuary, this lovely property dating from the 1860s has a main house, three guest lodges and outbuildings. Along with a swimming pool and wine cellar, the property has an orchard, several terraces and a private beach, and is set on more than an acre of private gardens.
Price €1.352 million
Agent groupeericmey.com
SWEDEN: JAMTLAND
This eight-bedroom house was constructed in 1880 and is located alongside Tegeforsen, one of the most stunning waterfalls in Sweden and a popular place to fish. The large property stands on almost an acre, has been used as a hunting, fishing and ski lodge as it is just a few minutes from the ski slopes in Duved.
Price 14 million Swedish Kroner (€1.4 million)
Agent sothebysrealty.com
SPAIN: ESTEPONA
This Scandinavian-style villa has four bedrooms and extends to a generous 392sq m of living space. It also has a terrace measuring 177sq m. The landscaped garden has a good sized swimming pool set in an oasis of tropical plants. There are lovely views of the golf course and the property has income potential due to its proximity to beaches and the golf course.
Price €1.35 million
Agent spotblue.com
ITALY: LUCCA
Dating from the 16th century, this Tuscan property was a former Carmelite convent. Extending to 1,330sq m and lying on 14 hectares, the property has 20 rooms which have been partially restored. It retains most of its original features such as old frescoes, vaulted ceilings, a lovely cloister and flagged courtyard. It could work as rental or bed and breakfast accommodation or an events venue due to its natural acoustics.
Price €1.4 million
Agent casatuscany.com
