Take Five

For about €1 million

Ireland: Co Dublin
Sherry FitzGerald Templeogue is seeking €1 million for this five-bed house on half an acre at Scholarstown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Spain: Costa del Sol
There are panoramic views of the sea from this southwest- facing contemporary four-bed, four-bathroom villa in El Madroñal. Accommodation includes a living/dining room with access to a terrace and infinity pool, shower-room, kitchen with fireplace, staff accommodation and cinema room with drop-down screen and projector. The main bedroom has a study, dressing room and an en suite with large shower and Jacuzzi.
Price: €999,000
Agent: Cluttonsresorts. com, 0044-2075843050


Thailand: Koi Samui
Nearing completion, this three-bedroom villa with sea views has an open-plan living and dining room overlooking an infinity pool. Other accommodation includes a kitchen with breakfast bar, AV room and laundry room. All of the bedrooms have en suites and there is also a room for a staff member. Huge natural rock formations animate the garden and there's a roof terrace too. Price: $ 1,350,000 (€990,000)
Agent: akinternationalestates. com, 0044-2071907714

France: Ariege
Two square towers, two round towers, and moat grace this chateau dating from the 13th century with substantial parts added up to the 17th century. There is 800sq m of living space including a cellar, kitchen, dining room, lounge and library on the ground floor. On the first floor are four bedrooms and a shower room. There are three bedrooms and two receptions on the second floor. The castle is under an hour south of Toulouse.
Price: €980,000
Agent: latitudes.co.uk, 0044-2083874090

Portugal: Lisbon
The pool at the back of this contemporary villa overlooks a nine-hole golf course (residents get reduced green fees). Accommodation includes four bedrooms, three with en suites, a main bathroom, three guest bathrooms and an office. There's a storage room beside the garage and two rooms in the basement. Energy-saving devices include solar panels, and there's underfloor heating.
Price: €1 million
Agent: portugalproperty.com, 0044-8000148201

Emma Cullinan

Emma Cullinan

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