Take five for €595,000

A four-bedroom in Wicklow or an 18th century manor in France? Emma Cullinan compares prices at home and abroad

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Spain: Balearic Islands, Mallorca

On the southwest coast of the island looking straight out over the deep blue sea with direct access to a beach, this beautiful penthouse measures 164sq m. In Calvià, along the coast from Palma de Mallorca, the home has a bright open-plan living space running to a terrace overlooking the sea. There are three bedrooms and bathrooms and it has access to three communal swimming pools.
Price: €600,000
Agent: viviendasjosegomez.es

Morocco: Marrakech

On the north side of the city on Ourika Road this five-bedroom, 400sq m house has used traditional materials, such as stone, to create its simple contemporary style. The huge, open-plan, art-gallery-like interior looks on to a pool and gardens through a glassy wall. Traditional parts of the design include a shaded verandah to address the climate and a riad-style sleeping area.
Price: €582,360
Agent: emilegarcin.com

US: New York

At Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, this 113sq m (1,220sq ft) duplex apartment is close to Coney Island beach and boardwalk. It has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the living room has floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony from where there are ocean views. It was designed by architect Karl Fischer and has an elegant lobby with vaulted ceiling
Price: $689,000 (€598,700)
Agent: bouklisgroup.com

Wed May 11 2016 - 17:00

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