HJ Byrne is selling this five-bedroom 19th century house currently split into apartments on Bray promenade for €995,000. EMMA CULLINANfinds properties at a similar price in France, Croatia, Spain and England

FRANCE: South Tarn

A 16th century south-facing former Cistercian abbey, with a caretaker's house, on almost 25 acres (10 hectares). Three reception rooms, kitchen, two studies, 10 bedrooms,

five bathrooms. Original features and fireplaces. Ten minutes from the nearest shops and 50 minutes from Toulouse and Carcassonne airports.

Price: €990,000

Agent: Latitudes, 0044 208 951 5155

ENGLAND: Cornwall

Residential farm and detached coach-house at Yeolmbridge, Launceston, on 97 acres (39 hectares) with stunning southerly views. Three reception rooms, three bedrooms, bathroom, shower room and planning permission for an extension. Fishing rights in the River Ottery.

Price: £1 million (€1,105,222)

Agent: Strutt and Parker, 0044 1392 229 418

CROATIA: Dubrovnik

Restored 1930s villa measuring 117sq m (1,259sq ft) on three levels. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, open-plan livingroom and Italian kitchen. Has terrace plus balcony with views of the old town and sea.

Price: €900,000

Agent: Savills Croatia, 00385 20 437 222/223

SPAIN: Orihuela Costa

Three-bedroom villa, a few hundred metres from the beach at Playa Flamenca. Parquet and marble flooring and high spec modern kitchen. Garden with three terraces, tropical plants, barbecue area and pool. Murcia airport 14 miles away and Alicante airport 41 miles away

Price: €1,049,000

Agent: Locations Estate Agency, 01-677 1188