Martin Shortt is seeking offers in the region of ¤395,000 for this five-bedroom house in Carrickaboy, Co Cavan, less than four miles from Cavan town. EMMA CULLINANfinds properties at a similar price in the Cayman Islands, Turkey, Portugal and France

CARIBBEAN: Cayman Islands

See the sea from this three-bedroom, two-bathroom house with views of the Caribbean. It shares a garden with neighbours and has a pool and jacuzzi. The 192sq m (2,066sq ft) house is 10 minutes from Georgetown on the west side of Grand Cayman.

Price$535,000 (€396,047) AgentKnightfrank.com, 00-44-207-6298171

FRANCE: Normandy

Enter the space age in this L-shaped chateau on half an acre near Rouen. It’s partly renovated so you will need to stay in the north wing while completing the south. North wing accommodation includes two receptions, kitchen, five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The south wing has three floors, each of 140sq m (1,506sq ft), to do what you will with.

Price€378,000 Agentlatitudes.co.uk, 00-44-208-387-4090

TURKEY: Bodrum

Each of the 28 villas in this scheme has its own swimming pool and sea views from every room, including the kitchen. They are in Gumusluk Bay on the west of the Bodrum peninsula, where nature provides stunning sunsets. The whitewashed houses come with three bedrooms, each with a balcony, and two bathrooms (one is en suite). Bodrum town is nearby.

Price€406,512 AgentSpotblue.co.uk 00-44-208-3396036

PORTUGAL: Lagos

You’re not too far from the sea in this furnished villa in the western Algarve but you can always flop into your own pool out the back, in the garden that has a barbecue area, terrace and garage. The house comes with three bedrooms and bathrooms.

Price€390,000 Agentportugalproperty.com 00-44-800-014-8201