SPAIN: ALICANTE
This three bedroom apartment extending to 94sq m has wonderful views from terraces at the high end development in Punta Prima, which lies directly on the beach. Located 45 minutes' drive from Alicante Airport, and five kilometres from Torrevieja, there are five golf courses within 10km. Each property has underground parking, storage and the complex has three swimming pools. Price: €389,000 Agent: spotblue.co.uk
SOUTH AFRICA: JOHANNESBURG
With five bedrooms, this interesting house is in two parts: a Cape Dutch homestead dating from the 1920s and an avant garde wing designed by modernist architect Sidney Abramowich, from the 1960s. The property lies on an acre of landscaped gardens with a pool and five-car garage. Price: 6.8m South African rand/€398,000 Agent: sothebysrealty.co.za
IRELAND: BALTIMORE
Glebe Lodge on Church Strand in Baltimore is a charming one-bedroom property dating from the mid-19th century, and is the original gate lodge for a period residence. Tastefully restored, the property extends to 61sq m, and is set on mature, landscaped grounds with a private courtyard. It has a mezzanine which could work as a home office. Price: €395,000 Agent: sherryfitz.com
FRANCE: TONNEINS
Dating from 1864, this lovely old house has six bedrooms and extends to 235sq m. With a wine cellar, outbuildings and a terrace, the property is located in the heart of the town opposite a fountain. The town stands above the river Garonne, and was until the early 2000s the tobacco capital of France. Tobacco has now been replaced by sunflowers and rapeseed. Price: €394,000 Agent: maisonssud.com
AUSTRALIA: MELBOURNE
With superb views of Albert Park, this smart two-bedroom apartment has been designed by Hecker Guthrie. It has a sleek kitchen, and both bedrooms have 180 degree water views over the park. The property, which comes with storage and a car-parking space, has residential amenities including a rooftop with a hot tub and landscaped gardens. Price: $595,000 Australian dollars/€390,000 Agent: sothebysrealty.com
