Take five for €600,000

Emma Cullinan compares properties at home and abroad

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France: Aquitaine Gironde

On the banks of the River Dropt, this five-bedroom maison de maître, with adjoining one-bedroom apartment, has been restored. Near the Bastide towns of Monségur, Duras and Eymet, it sits on nearly 3 hectares of land. There is a garden, salt-water swimming pool, covered summer kitchen, orchard, woods and barn. All bedrooms have en suites

Price: €599,000

Agent: frenchestateagents.com

Spain: Sant Salvador

The former summer residence of the aristocratic Morenes family, with olive farm and vineyard, this restored house has a walled garden. The family lived here for hundreds of years although the main part dates from the 19th century. There are two rooms in the tower along with eight bedrooms, four receptions, six bathrooms, two kitchens, two other rooms and a conservatory. It is south of Barcelona close to Tarragona.

Price: €600,000

Agent: autentica.es

Portugal: Grande Lisboa

This modern two-storey 185sq m (1,990sq ft) house is 40km (25 miles) from Lisbon and just over 1km from the beach. The garden and swimming pool are reached through large glazed doors from the living area, which has a fireplace. Also on this floor are a kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. Upstairs a bedroom suite has a fireplace, bathroom and large terrace. Local green clay is said to do lovely things to skin.

Price: €600,000

Agent: engelvoelkers.com

Italy: Apulia

On the west coast of Italy’s heel, above Gallipoli, this palatial period pad is close to main square of Nardò town. The property has grown over the centuries, beginning in the late 600s, and the different eras are evident, with period details including exposed stone and vaulted ceilings. The three-storey building has 11 bedrooms, seven bathrooms and two kitchens.

Price: €600,000

Agent: dimorasalento.it

Wed Nov 23 2016 - 13:31

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