Take five for €750,000

A 19th century French maison de maitre with an orchard and swimming pool, or a six-bedroom house in Wicklow? Emma Cullinan compares prices home and abroad.

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**France: Poitou Charentes**

In the grounds of this 19th century maison de maitre is a garden, orchard, swimming pool, outbuildings and a four-bedroom second home. Both houses have been renovated and include original features such as stone fireplaces and recycled gems including handmade tiles from a nearby church. Proportions are grand, with reception rooms ranging from 33sq m to 50sq m each. The property is 40 minutes from Bordeaux.
Price: €750,000
Agent: frenchestateagents.com

**Italy: Umbria**

This house is in the hills near the Etruscan town of Orvieto. The well-insulated home sits on four hectares of land, and opens to a paved area and swimming pool. Living rooms, a gym and two bedrooms are on the ground floor, and with two en suite bedrooms above that open to a wrap around balcony. Water comes from a deep spring. Rome is an hour and a half away.
Price: €750,000
Agent: Griffonitalianproperty.com

**Portugal: Algarve**

There are sea views, and the beach is a walk away from this 316sq m home. In Vila do Bispo, the property comprises two one-bedroom apartments on the ground floor that share a games room. On the first floor is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home that opens on to terraces and the garden with barbecue area and swimming pool. There is also a garage.
Price: €750,000
Agent: luz-bay.com

**Spain: Andalucia**

This southeast facing, five-bedroom 350sq m villa just to the west of Marbella wraps around a swimming pool. At ground level are the living spaces plus an en suite bedroom connecting to the terrace, pool and garden. Upstairs is the main en suite bedroom and two other bedrooms that share a bathroom. Separate sleeping can be had in an en suite bedroom in the garden.
Price: €750,000
Agent: privateproperty.es

Wed Apr 27 2016 - 10:02

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A 19th century French maison de maitre with an orchard and swimming pool, or a six-bedroom house in Wicklow? Emma Cullinan compares prices home and abroad.

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