Douglas Newman Good is quoting €535,000 for 41 Heather Lawn, a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. Kate McMorrow finds properties at a similar price in South Africa, Spain, the Caribbean and Thailand
SPAIN: Benalmádena
Andalusian-style villa close to the beach and golf. Includes four bedrooms, three bathrooms and separate guest accommodation. Facing south-west, with colourful gardens and private pool
Price: €535,000
Agent: Costa del Sol Properties 1800 467 467
SOUTH AFRICA: Western Cape
Thatched Cape farmhouse on a nature reserve at Eastford Vale, Knysna. Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, Oregon planked floors and beams, baronial fireplace. Large garden with forest views
Price: €530,000
Agent: Engel & Voelkers 0027 44 382 4344
THE CARIBBEAN: Barbados
Windwards overlooks the west coast, minutes from the beach, in Westmoreland. Three en suite bedrooms, open-plan living area with luxury hand-made kitchen. In gated development with shared infinity pool
Price: €530,000
Agent: Island Villas 001 246 432 444627
THAILAND: Phuket
In the district of Chalong, a 530sq m (5,705sq ft) villa with three bedrooms, four bathrooms, two kitchens, three livingrooms, study and maid's house. Rosewood furniture included. Big garden with pool
Price: €534,000
Agent: Phuket Real Estate 0066 76 346 346
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