IRELAND: FANAD
Located between the coastlines of Mulroy Bay and Portsalon with miles of golden sandy beaches, this period farmhouse lies nestled into Springfield Mountain. The charming property also has cut-stone outbuildings, with potential for renovation, and a paddock and orchard on almost two acres. Price: €225,000 Agent: sherryfitz.com

MALTA: FLORIANA
Though not large, this one-bedroom studio apartment is located within a 19th-century town house in a much sought after location in the fortified town of Floriana. Just a short walk to the capital, Valetta, the property has a roof terrace with marvellous city views, and due to its location it could make a good buy-to-let investment. Price: €229,000 Agent: sothebysrealty.com

ROMANIA: CARAS-SEVERIN
For the ultimate seclusion from humanity, this cabin dating from the 1960's, which was constructed as a shelter for workers in the Semenic National Park, lies near the largest virgin beech forest in Europe. It takes an hour in a four-wheel drive to reach the cabin, which is fuelled by hydropower and comes with a cottage, stable and smokehouse. Price: €229,000 Agent: sothebysrealty.com

FRANCE: CARCASSONNE
This 280sq m apartment in need of renovation lies in a 19th-century chateau near the medieval fortress town of Carcassonne – a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1997. Set in ancient parkland with a communal swimming pool, interiors are magnificent with remarkable features and lots of potential. Price: €225,000 Agent: francepropertyangels.com

NORWAY: ROYKSUND
Overlooking the sea with stunning views, this bijou cottage has two bedrooms and lovely interiors. The property also has a separate boathouse at the waters’ edge with access to the water for swimming and sports. Price: 2.24 million Kr/€225,000 Agent: eiendomsmegler1.no
