Take 5 for about €750,000

Sherry FitzGerald is seeking €750,000 for this bungalow in Ashford, Co Wicklow. We seek similarly-priced properties in Spain, France, Italy and the US

Ireland: Co Wicklow
Sherry FitzGerald Catherine O'Reilly is seeking €750,000 for this 255.5sq m (2,750sq ft) four-bedroom bungalow in Summerhill, Ballymacahara, Ashford, Co Wicklow

Spain: Costa del Sol
This four-bedroom villa in Los Cortijos de la Reserva, Sotogrande, is new but has been designed in a traditional Andalucían style. Sharing a swimming pool in a gated scheme, the villa has views of the Mediterranean, mountains and Reserva Golf Club. The resort of Sotogrande has 2,700 private homes, six golf courses, polo fields, hotels, a marina, two beach clubs, a spa and shops. Malaga and Jeréz airports are an hour away.
Price: €750,000
Agent: Cluttonsresorts. com

France: Poitou Charentes
This 19th-century manor house come with 9.6 acres (four hectares) of land with swimming pool and three outbuildings. The house, in Vienne and near Poitier, has lots of original features including parquet floors and marble fireplaces. On the ground floor there is a livingroom, diningroom, kitchen and cloakroom. The two bedrooms on the first floor have fireplaces. There are two bathrooms and 's a bathroom at this level and on the second floor and four more bedrooms.
Price: €742,000
Agent: latitudes.co.uk

Italy: Umbria
This house is situated in the hills near the town of Castel Viscardo. It has double glazing and high insulation. On the ground floor is a garage/gym, kitchen, living/dining area, laundry, bathroom and two bedrooms (one with en suite). There are two bedrooms upstairs, both with en suites. A balcony overlooks the four hectares of land with swimming pool.
Price: €750,000
Agent: Cluttons Italy.com

US: Florida
Travertine fireplace surrounds abound in this house, both inside and out. The 375.4sq m (4,000sq ft) house, in Lakewood Ranch Country Club, has a living room with gas fire, kitchen with island unit, wood cabinets and granite counter tops. The main bedroom has a walk-in closet, sitting area and bathroom. Upstairs is a living and sleeping area that includes two bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside is a swimming pool, spa and views of the lake and golf course.
Price: €759,000
Agent: Savills. com


Emma Cullinan

Emma Cullinan

Emma Cullinan, a contributor to The Irish Times, specialises in architecture, design and property