Take 5 for about €1.5m

DNG Terenure is seeking €1.5 million for Strathmore, a three-storey, five- bedroom house on Palmerston Park, Dublin 6, built in 2005. Emma Cullinan finds similar in France, Turkey, the US and Spain


DNG Terenure is seeking €1.5 million for Strathmore, a three-storey, five-bedroom house on Palmerston Park, Dublin 6, built in 2005. Emma Cullinan finds similar in France, Turkey, the US and Spain  

FRANCE: Haute Vienne

Near the city of Limoges, this 20-roomed chateau sits in more than 95 acres (40 hectares) of land that has meadows, woodland, a lake, terraced gardens and a swimming pool. It began life in the 16th century and has been added to since, now comprising the main building, flanked by towers, and with an 18th-century wing. There are 10 bedrooms with bathrooms, several reception rooms, a diningroom, a kitchen, study, two libraries and music room.

Price: €1,540,000

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TURKEY: Bodrum

This three-storey 550sq m (5,920sq ft) house, whose palette of materials includes marble, teak, travertine and granite, has views across a bay and of the islands of Yalikavak. It has five bedrooms, three with en suites. The bathroom attached to the main bedroom comes with a Jacuzzi, rain shower and double basins. Along with the reception rooms, there is an office, billiard room and fitness room. Sliding doors spill onto 350sq m (3,767sq ft) of terraces.

Price: €1,450,000

US: California
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On Careybrook Drive in the Agoura Hills north of LA, this seven-bedroom, five-bathroom house has been recently renovated. Accommodation in the 536.89sq m (5,779sq ft) home includes a livingroom with fireplace, diningroom, kitchen and family room. French doors open into the garden (or “entertainers’ yard” in local speak) with a swimming pool, spa, fire pit, lawn and barbecue.

Price: €1,463,068

SPAIN: Costa Blanca
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The flow between inside and out is good in this 680sq m (7,319sq ft) house with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. With wide views of the mountains and sea, the house has lots of sliding doors opening on to terraces. Accommodation caters for a rounded existence, with a home office and spa area including a sauna, Jacuzzi and gym. Solar panels and a rainwater tank harness nature’s power for home use.

Price: €1,450,000