IRELAND: WATERFORD
This lovely one-bedroom cottage on the Tramore Road extends to 52sq m and has permission to extend to provide two further bedrooms. It lies on a site of 1.1 acres with a mill house and mill wheel that could be used to generate electricity or for further accommodation. Dating from the 1800s, it has buckets of potential to become an interesting home. Price: €275,000. Agent: purcellproperties.ie
POLAND: GDANSK
Originally constructed in 1968, and totally renovated in 2021, this 91sq m apartment is set over two floors and has two good-sized bedrooms. Located on the fourth floor, the building has a lift and car spaces for residents. It has rental potential due to its central location, which is 20 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from a sandy beach. Price: 2,861Kr/€281,000. Agent: finn.no
FRANCE: MID-PYRENEES
Located in L’isle-en-Dodon, this property consists of a three-bedroom house and a one-bedroom gîte. Extending to 200sq m in total, it has been renovated to a basic standard and has rental potential as it is one hour from ski resorts. Lying on a site of more than 1½ acres, there are several outbuildings as well as a large double-height garage for parking. Price: €275,000. Agent: gascony-property.com
SPAIN: ALICANTE
With sea views from a 26sq m terrace, this two-bedroom apartment in Punta Prima, Torrevieja, has two bathrooms and 71sq m of interior space. With direct access to the beach, facilities include three swimming pools, and there are golf courses within 10km. As Alicante International Airport is a 45-minute drive, there is rental potential. Price: €277,000. Agent: spotblue.com
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ROMANIA: BUSTENI
Located in the centre of Busteni, a popular ski resort with extreme skiing, this 10-bedroom Blebea Villa dates from the early part of the 20th century. Now fully renovated, with lots of original details such as restored windows and turrets, the property has unrestricted views to the Bucegi Mountains. Lying on 0.18 of an acre, interiors extend to 430sq m, and the property is 100km from Bucharest International Airport. Price: €275,000. Agent: sothebysrealty.com
