Take five for €225,000

A château in Poitou-Charentes or a cottage in the Caribbean? Emma Cullinan compares properties at home and abroad

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Caribbean: Antigua

In traditional Caribbean style, with vaulted ceilings and a verandah, this one-bedroom cottage has great ocean views. Situated on the east coast of the island, beside Devil’s Bridge National Park in the Verandah Resort & Spa. Beaches offer kayaking, snorkelling and windsurfing. There’s a swimming pool, gym and cinema.
Price: €224,000 ($250,000)
Agent: paradiseproperties connection.com

Italy: Le Marche

This house and outbuildings are on a hill with views. The many trees on site include olives. Structural work has been done, but the main 390sq m farmhouse needs finishing inside, while an outhouse has been fully converted. Period features include exposed beams, stone walls, and terracotta floors. Two villages are a walk away and two towns are a 25-minute drive.
Price: offers over €225,000
Agent: rightmove.co.uk

Wed Sept 28 2016 - 14:00

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