Charles McCarthy is seeking €595,000 for Kilcoe Rectory, a three-bed house at Church Cross, west Cork, that was once the home of author Mary Norton. Emma Cullinan find properties at a similar price in France, Portugal, Italy and England
FRANCE: Herault
Large 350sq m (3,767sq ft) stone house in rural part of south of France, near Montpelier. Set in 10 acres of woodland with above ground swimming pool and a fresh-water spring. Large livingroom with open fireplace, diningroom, mezzanine, four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Price:€595,000
Agent:Latitudes, 0044 208 9515155
ITALY: Lake Maggiore
Restored villa with exposed beams, open-plan kitchen, diningroom and sittingroom with fireplace.
There are two double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a terrace for alfresco dining with great views of the lake. There is a 3,200sq m garden.
Price:€600,000
Agent:Jackson Stops,
0044 207 828738
ENGLAND: Devon
Converted 19th century barn in Crediton with lovely views over the countryside. House comprises reception hall, open-plan living area, kitchen/dining with Aga, guest suite, gallery study and three bedrooms, one en suite.
Attached barn has planning permission for a three-bedroom home.
Price:£575,000 (€636,000)
Agent:Strutt and Parker,
0044 1392 215631
PORTUGAL: Carvoeiro
Detached 185sq m (1,991sq ft) villa with three bedrooms, each of which has patio doors onto the swimming pool, gardens or terraces (the main one has an en suite with balcony). The villa is on the outskirts of Carvoeiro on the south coast between Faro and Lagos.
It has a kitchen with built-in appliances and black granite worktops, plus lounge and utility.
Price:€625,000
Agent:Winkworth, 00 351 282356952
