Take five for €320,000

Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds is seeking €320,000 for this four-bed home on half an acre in Cappagh, a few miles from Dungarvan, Co Waterford. EMMA CULLINANfinds houses for a similar price in Portugal, Spain, France and Italy

FRANCE: Calvados

The words rural idyll, so often wasted on plain properties, can be used with a clean conscience to describe this 17th century colombage house and its 1.5 acres of grounds. Outbuildings include a second house, that needs renovating. The main house teems with beams: in the livingroom, kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms. It is just over half an hour from Caen.

Price: €319,500

Agent: latitudes.co.uk, 00 44 2083874090

PORTUGAL: Lisbon

The sleek contemporary design of this villa on the Silver Coast near Lisbon has the sort of extensive glazing that allows generous views of the coast. The house has three bedrooms, two baths, livingroom with fireplace, diningroom and kitchen. The nearby beach is popular with surfers. Other sports include golf and a bicycle path along the coast.

Price: €324,000

Agent: portugalproperty.com, 00 44 800 014 8201

SPAIN: Menorca

This neat two-bed villa embraces its own swimming pool as well as sea views. It is in the Binibeca region on the south coast of the island about 15 minutes from the airport. As well as the bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom the 75sq m villa has a lounge/dining room with fireplace. Outside is a garden, terrace and garage.

Price: €319,000

Agent: balearic estateagents.co.uk, 00 34 971 35 04 05

ITALY: Marche

These two semi-ds are in a small complex of houses which share a pool and gardens. The houses, which are in the Macerata region on Italys Adriatic side, are reached via a tree-lined avenue. There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, diningroom, livingroom and kitchen. Pergolas extend the possibilities of outdoor life.

Price: €324,000 each

Agent: realpointitaly.com, 0044 845 331 2812