‘What will €295,000 buy in France, Romania, Sweden, Spain and Wexford?’ The Irish Times. 15/03/24.

One price, home and away: A 23-bed house in Botosani, period homes in Limoux and Badajoz, a four-bed house in Vastra Gotaland or a two-bed on two acres near Gorey.

Ireland: Wexford

Located within easy access of Gorey, the M11 and a number of beaches, this two-bedroom house lies just 2km to Inch village and is a 45-minute commute to south Dublin. Lying on more than two acres, the D1-rated property has full planning permission for an extension to the stone-built traditional farmhouse, which has lovely views of Tara Hill. Price: €295,000. Agent: Quinn Property

Romania: Botosani

Lying on just under 40 acres, this 23-bedroom manor house dates from 1905. In neo-Romanian style, it retains many classical features inside its vast interiors. Details such as intricate ceiling mouldings and staircase spindles and use of brick for window frames, add to its charm, as does its underground cellar, lake and extensive grounds. Price: €300,000. Agent: sothebysrealty.com

Sweden: Vastra Gotaland

Dating from 1992, this four-bedroom house has 166sq m of living space. Set over two levels, it has a landscaped garden with a double garage and a greenhouse, in addition to a conservatory and a storage room. For fish lovers, its location at Hunnebostrand is the home of Swedish lobster, and the surrounding area has good swimming spots, a 27-hole golf club and Nordens Ark: a zoo working to protect endangered animals. Price: SEK 3.25m/€290,571. Agent: fastighetsbyran.com

France: Limoux

This period house lying in a pretty village close to Limoux has been carefully renovated and is oozing with character and charm. It has lots of original features including a courtyard garden, a summer garden and a roof terrace. With four bedrooms it extends to 295sq m and, due to its location between ski resorts of the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean coast, has rental potential. Price: €295,000. Agent: towncountrypropertyfrance.com

This article was written by Elizabeth Birdthistle and can be accessed here.