Spencer Auctioneers is quoting €250,000 for a three-bedroom stone cottage at Dooros, near Cornamona in Co Galway. Kate McMorrow finds properties at a similar price in Cyprus, Italy, Greece and South Africa
CYPRUS: Famagusta
Newly-built detached three-bed, two-bath villa near Ayia Napa and the beach. Has 115sq m (1,238sq ft) of living space, small garden and car port. The price includes the installation of a swimming pool. Balcony with sea views
Price: €245,000
Agent: Remax Famagusta 00357 2372 4433
SOUTH AFRICA: Western Cape
In Somerset West, a four-bedroom cottage-style house with sittingroom, television den, study, diningroom, two bathrooms and large kitchen. Double garage and leafy garden with irrigation and a pool
Price: €240,000
Agent: Pam Golding 0027 21 851 2633
ITALY: Tuscany
Stone farmhouse to restore with separate barn beside the village of Cerreto, 2kms from Borgo a Mozzano and about 18kms north of Lucca. Original terracotta floors and chestnut beams, stone staircase and three bedrooms with terraces. Fruit trees and olive grove
Price: €250,000
Agent: Geocasanet Immobiliare 0039 346 311 3205
GREECE: Crete
Three-storey villa in the quiet seaside village of Kikkinos Pirgos in southern Heraklion. Includes three bedrooms, livingroom, kitchen, utility and bathroom. Covered terrace, pergola, and large mature garden. About 500 metres from the sea
Price: €260,000
Agent: Crete Property Consultants 0044 207 328 8209
