FRANCE: Deux-Sevres The stables and paddock remain at this former coaching inn dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. There is also a pool and pigeonnier in the land surrounding the house.
At ground level is a lounge, dining room, kitchen, and studies. On the first floor are six bedrooms. There is also a bedroom in the tower, and a host of other rooms in the property which is near La Rochelle.
Price: €795,000
Agent: latitudes.co.uk, 0044-208-3874090
SWITZERLAND: VeysonnazThese chalets are in the Valais village of Veysonnaz, two hours from Geneva and 15 minutes from Sion. There is access to 412km of piste, linking to Verbier. The wooden chalets have stone-tile roofs.
There are two bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor, a living area and kitchen on the middle floor and two bedrooms and a bathroom on top. There are views of the valley from a balcony.
Price: €834,900
Agent: savills.co.uk, 0044-207016 3740
PORTUGAL: Central AlgarveThere are six bedrooms and seven bathrooms in this pool-side home on two floors with a basement (with wine cellar). Other accommodation includes two receptions with fireplaces, a dining area, games room, office and kitchen. While al fresco living is aided by the barbecue in the garden (where there is also a double garage).
Price: €800,000
Agent: Portugalproperty.com, 0044-845 331 2812
ITALY: TuscanyThe current owners restored this stone farmhouse near Lucca. It is on a hill and comes with land containing about 45 olive trees, woodland and a lawn with a pool in it. It has been restored in sympathy with the period but has mod-cons. Accommodation includes a lounge, dining room, three en suite bedrooms, a twin and single bedroom and bathroom.
Price: €795,000
Agent: realpointitaly.com, 0044-845 331 2812
