What will €225,000 buy in France, Malta, Romania, Norway and Donegal?

Take5: A hideaway in Romania or a chateau apartment needing renovation in France

This 280sq m apartment lies in a 19th-century chateau near the medieval fortress town of Carcassonne, France

IRELAND: FANAD

Located between the coastlines of Mulroy Bay and Portsalon with miles of golden sandy beaches, this period farmhouse lies nestled into Springfield Mountain. The charming property also has cut-stone outbuildings, with potential for renovation, and a paddock and orchard on almost two acres. Price: €225,000 Agent: sherryfitz.com

This Donegal farmhouse lies nestled into Springfield Mountain

MALTA: FLORIANA

Though not large, this one-bedroom studio apartment is located within a 19th-century town house in a much sought after location in the fortified town of Floriana. Just a short walk to the capital, Valetta, the property has a roof terrace with marvellous city views, and due to its location it could make a good buy-to-let investment. Price: €229,000 Agent: sothebysrealty.com

This studio apartment is located in a much sought after location in the fortified town of Floriana

ROMANIA: CARAS-SEVERIN

For the ultimate seclusion from humanity, this cabin dating from the 1960's, which was constructed as a shelter for workers in the Semenic National Park, lies near the largest virgin beech forest in Europe. It takes an hour in a four-wheel drive to reach the cabin, which is fuelled by hydropower and comes with a cottage, stable and smokehouse. Price: €229,000 Agent: sothebysrealty.com

This cabin dating from the 1960’s lies near the largest virgin beech forest in Europe

FRANCE: CARCASSONNE

This 280sq m apartment in need of renovation lies in a 19th-century chateau near the medieval fortress town of Carcassonne – a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1997. Set in ancient parkland with a communal swimming pool, interiors are magnificent with remarkable features and lots of potential. Price: €225,000 Agent: francepropertyangels.com

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This 280sq m apartment lies in a 19th-century chateau near the medieval fortress town of Carcassonne, France

NORWAY: ROYKSUND

Overlooking the sea with stunning views, this bijou cottage has two bedrooms and lovely interiors. The property also has a separate boathouse at the waters’ edge with access to the water for swimming and sports. Price: 2.24 million Kr/€225,000 Agent: eiendomsmegler1.no

This bijou cottage overlooks the sea with stunning views
Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property, fine arts, antiques and collectables