O'Donoghue Clarke is asking €300,000 for 5 Derrynane Road, a three-bed terraced house in Turners Cross, Cork. FIONA TYRRELLfinds properties at a similar price in Croatia, France, Spain and England

FRANCE: Brittany

This handsome Maison de Maître just outside the town of Merdrignac has lots of character. It has seven bedrooms, a games room, landscaped gardens and a range of outbuildings.

Price: €295,000

Agent: Contact Latitudes, 0044 2089515155

CROATIA: Dubrovnik

Not one but two adjoining restored houses in Mocici village could tempt someone looking for a holiday home with an income. The houses have a swanky fit-out, are 8kms south of Dubrovnik airport, a 15-minute walk from the sea and will earn around €900 a week in high season.

Price: €300,000

Agent: Savills Croatia

SPAIN: Mallorca

A smart two-bed apartment in a fancy resort in Betlem to the north of Mallorca has a luxury finish, great views of the sea and access to good facilities, including direct access to a small private bay.

Price: €289,000

Agent: MJC Associates, 0034 971579957

ENGLAND: Northampton

Located on the outskirts of Northampton in the village of Brafield on the Green, this restored and extended cottage has three bedrooms, large kitchen/diner, livingroom, study and conservatory. London is an hour away by train from Northampton.

Price: €312,000

Agent: Carter Jonas, 0044 1604608200