Gunne is quoting €600,000 for 41 Bessborough Avenue, a four-bedroom terraced cottage at North Strand, Dublin 3.  Kate McMorrow finds properties at a similar price in South Africa, Italy, Croatia and Australia

CROATIA: Istria

Penthouse off-plans in a seven-unit scheme in Novigrad with 260sq m (2,800sq ft), four bedrooms, kitchen with appliances, open-plan living areas and terrace. Communal pool

Price: €590,000

Agent: Adriatic Riviera (01-8215025)

SOUTH AFRICA: Western Cape

A house surrounded by vines on the edge of Franschhoek with mountain views. Four bedrooms, separate guest apartment and barn. Reed ceilings and terracotta floors. Staff flat

Price: €590,000

Agent: Pam Golding 0027 21 8762100

ITALY: Tuscany

In Valdottavo, 15kms from Lucca, an old farmhouse restored in rustic style, with chestnut beams and terracotta floors. Three reception rooms, four bedrooms and a veranda

Price: €610,000

Agent: Geocasanet 0036 346 311 3205

AUSTRALIA: Sydney

On Rose Street in Sydney's Annandale district, a three-bed house with a modern revamp. Sittingroom, diningroom, playroom, kitchen and bathrooms

Price: auction guide €592,000-plus

Agent: McGrath 0061 956 8088 36