Douglas Newman Good is quoting €585,000 for 5 Seapoint Lane, a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Balbriggan, Co Dublin We find properties at a similar price in Portugal, New Zealand, The UK and France
PORTUGAL: Algarve
Three-bedroom semi-villa in Pinheiros Altos golf resort, Quinta do Lago. In good condition, with a livingroom, diningroom, fitted kitchen and two bathrooms. Underfloor heating and air-conditioning. Communal pool and family golf club membership.
Price: €578,000
Agent: Savills
01-618 1300
THE UK: Cambridgeshire
Grade II listed house overlooking the River Ouse in the market town of St Ives. Lots of period character with sach windows, exposed floorboards, beams and old fireplaces. On three levels, with four rooms on each including the loft. Enclosed courtyard garden with lawn and shrubberies.
Price: €585,000
Agent: Bennett Sanders 0044 1480 462 222
NEW ZEALAND: North Island
Cedar House on Rakino Island, an hour on the ferry from Auckland in the Hauraki Gulf. Includes open-plan sitting/diningroom, kitchen and four double bedrooms, with an en suite and walk-in wardrobe off the main bedroom. Also garage, workshop, extensive gardens and sea views.
Price: €580,000
Agent: LJ Hooker 0064 21 678 775
FRANCE: Pyrenees-Atlantiques
Bearnaise house in walk-in condition near Orthez, half an hour from Pau airport. On over one hectare of parkland, with lawns and seating areas. Beams, old tiles and big fireplaces, four bedrooms, three reception and country kitchen. Barn and stables with gite potential.
Price: €578,000 (including fees)
Agent: VEF
01-642 5786
