Take five @ around €60,000

Sherry FitzGerald McMahon is quoting €60,000 for a derelict cottage at Tarmon, near Kilrush in Co Clare. Kate McMorrow finds properties at a similar price in France, the Czech Republic, Greece and Cyprus

FRANCE: Puy-de-Dome

A former village café to restore in Olliergues, in the scenic Parc Naturel Régional du Livradois Forêt. Includes 13 rooms, bathroom, outbuildings and overgrown garden. Two hours west of Lyons and about an hour from Clermont-Ferrand.

Price: €65,000

Agent: Propriétés Roussillon 0044 121 459 9058

CYPRUS: Ayia Napa

Loft-style one-bedroom apartment in the town centre, away from the main club circuit and within walking distance of the beach. On two levels, with 45sq m (484sq ft) of living space and a 10sq m (108sq ft) terrace. Open-plan living/kitchen, bedroom and bathroom upstairs.

Price: €67,860

Agent: Remax Rondel 00357 237 244 33

GREECE: Crete

Renovated one-bedroom stone cottage in the village of Palleokastro in eastern Crete, 20 minutes drive from Sitia airport. On 67sq m (721sq ft) plot, with 47sq m (506sq ft) of living space and 20sq m (215sq ft) courtyard. Needs a few personal touches

Price: €55,000

Agent: Crete Property Consultants 0044 20 7328 8209

CZECH REPUBLIC: Prague

Studio apartment at Sunny Hill, an off-plans development about 25 minutes from the city centre, near parks and forests. Will include a gym, restaurant, swimming pool and optional parking at extra cost. Price includes fitted kitchen.

Price: €63,237

Agent: VEF 01 642 5786