Gunne in Carrickmacross is seeking about €795,000 for a four-bedroom house in Drumgowna, Dundalk, Co Louth. EMMA CULLINANfinds properties at a similar price in France, Italy, Portugal and South Africa.

South Africa: Cape Town

This new three-bedroom, two-bathroom Georgian style mansion is in a serene garden at the end of a cul-de-sac in the Constantia area of Cape Town. There is a swimming pool with terraces and pool house. The house has an open-plan dining/ family room and modern kitchen. The lounge leads to a terrace.

Price:€795,000 (Rand 7,950,000)

Agent:Cluttons.co.za, 0027-21702-3175

Portugal: Algarve

Wake up and jump in at this house, which has a pool in front of it. It is in the seaside resort of Vilamoura in central Algarve (30km from Faro airport). It has four bedrooms, one with en suite, and three bathrooms. The living/dining room has a fireplace and there is a balcony, a terrace, a garage and a storage room.

Price:€800,000

Agent:Portugal property.com, 0044-800014-8201

France: Calvados

Chateau living awaits near the historic city of Caen in this elegant 18th- century pile with caretaker's house and outbuildings set in 1.5 acres of grounds. There is 400sq m of living space including a large entrance hall, five reception rooms, seven bedrooms, a library and large kitchen opening on to a terrace. There are original features throughout including lots of fireplaces. Price:€780,000

Agent:latitudes.co.uk, 0044-2083874090

Italy: Umbria

This stone farmhouse, with pool, sits on hills south of Perugia and has panoramic views of Lake Trasimeno.

A kitchen/dining area is on the ground floor along with a family room and bathroom. On the first floor are three bedrooms and bathrooms, and a sittingroom with a fire. Above this is a study and roof terrace. It is 7km from Tavernelle.

Price:€750,000

Agent:cluttonsitaly.com, 0039-075845-0100