IRELAND: DUBLIN
This third-floor two-bedroom apartment at 35 Castle Way on Golden Lane, Dublin 8, was constructed in 2007. The property, extending to 72sq m (775sq ft), overlooks Chancery Lane and is located just a short walk from St Stephen’s Green.
Price: €450,000
Agent: DNG
![This two-bed apartment in Dublin 8 overlooks Chancery Lane and is located just a short walk from St Stephen’s Green.](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/XTAEYYOFKIHORKOL3CPGE2JFJU.jpg?auth=e2592ee2b06bed9dd5e42906f12f03fcad0982d9b89d7dc40527f78eaa63d05f&width=800&height=450)
RUSSIA: ST PETERSBURG
Two/three-bedroom apartment extending to 150sq m (1,614sq ft) located in the Russky Dom area overlooking Korolenko Street and the historic part of St Petersburg. The property is close to Tavrichesky Garden and the theatre district.
Price: $549,018 (€439,781)
Agent: sothebysrealty.com
![This property in St Petersburg, Russia, is close to Tavrichesky Garden and the theatre district.](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/75HKIKEC4XGYWYT4MT6G7JOOQY.jpg?auth=9dbcca5bcd4f8a0a24812be82397b9ee97092056e58e28de195630bf64b60cbd&width=800&height=450)
SOUTH AFRICA: SCARBOROUGH
This elegant, stylish beach house is the stuff of dreams, located on South Africa’s most sought after coastline. Open-plan living areas have jaw-dropping views of the ocean with access to outer decks from all three bedrooms and living areas. The property is already a well-established holiday rental home so has income potential.
Price: 9,300,000 South African rand (€449,495)
Agent: christiesrealestate.com
![This elegant, stylish beach house is the stuff of dreams, located on South Africa’s most sought after coastline.](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/IVQAFGPE2MPJ36WJAFDH2QZTRE.jpg?auth=4c557306bc55f4ed0e85a872773a4add5daa7ba89d5418e2a1730a81131e7bee&width=800&height=450)
ITALY: UMBRIA
Located in a tiny hamlet of restored properties, this period house would suit those who want a restoration project but a place to live at the same time. The property is divided in two: the restored part of the house offers three bedrooms over two floors adjacent to a larger area which requires restoration3, but has a new roof and windows. The house is set on a site of almost seven acres and features a swimming pool and olive groves.
Price: €450,000
Agent: savills.com
![This period house in Umbria, Italy, would suit those who want a restoration project but a place to live at the same time.](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/MK7HVCE2R4GMDLTI7NRVY2MVRM.jpg?auth=6f182fc672c4c1b02aeb4abe4865b3f1e888c3442ae0a60df16d3dfb83b84ad9&width=800&height=450)
SWEDEN: VASTRA GOTALAND
Modern, chalet-type, four-bedroom home constructed in 2018 with superb lake views. The open-plan floor space is bathed in light and beautifully decorated. In addition there is a separate double garage which is insulated and would work well as a home office or business. The aspect of the site allows for magnificent sunsets from the terrace overlooking the lake.
Price: 4,495,000 Swedish krona (€446,910)
Agent: fastighetsbyran.com
![This is a modern, chalet-type, four-bedroom home with superb lake views in Vastra Gotaland, Sweden.](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/QOZZXE3OHVN557XGG2YKR2FSVQ.jpg?auth=8af91f70d669e069b9d64c15c87d66b416e7464ec19b565a62b88d6ef48c3907&width=800&height=449)