What will €290,000 buy in India, Norway, Argentina, France and Mayo?

IRELAND: CLAREMORRIS

Extending to a generous 349sq m, this five-bedroom B3-rated detached house located in Portagh lies on a 1.5-acre site, 11km from Claremorris and 18km from Castlebar. The property has a Rangemaster in the kitchen and three substantial garages on the grounds, which are 34km from Ireland West Airport in Knock. Price: €290,000 Agent: dng.ie

This five-bedroom B3-rated detached house in Portagh lies on a 1.5-acre site

INDIA: WEST BENGAL

Located in Kolkata, this four-bedroom penthouse extends to 427sq m and occupies three floors. With a balcony on the 26th floor, the property has an open terrace on the 28th floor with views that take in New Town and Kolkata itself. Located 20 minutes' drive from the airport, it is close to medical facilities, schools and amenities, and has a clubhouse, pool and sports complex. Price: $334,990/€292,580 Agent: sothebysrealty.com

This four-bedroom penthouse occupies three floors in West Bengal

NORWAY: VALDRES

Situated two hours from Oslo, this architecturally designed cabin lies by a ski trail in the alpine resort of Valdres – often referred to as having Norway's best ski slopes. Constructed in 2010, the three-bedroom 78sq m house which is being sold furnished, has a sauna, and is located at the edge of a forest with trails to mountain lakes and peaks, which is a haven for cycling, hiking and skiing. Price: Kr2.95 million/€294,039 Agent: privatmegleren.no/valdres

This three-bed house is situated in a Norwegian haven for cycling, hiking and skiing

FRANCE: LAVARDAC

This charming five-bedroom period property set around a courtyard is oozing with character. Extending to 290sq m with five bedrooms, the dining room has original wall frescoes, and other curiosities include a cellar underneath the house and a pigeonnier. It has direct access to the Garonne Canal – which connects to the Canal du Midi – but has no mooring. Price: €290,00 Agent: gascony-property.com

This charming period French property includes a cellar underneath the house and a pigeonnier

ARGENTINA: BUENOS AIRES

This elegant apartment located on the Avenida Rivadavia, which is one of the principal thoroughfares in Buenos Aires, extends to a generous 238sq m. Now fully renovated, the property has three bedrooms and staff quarters, and a mixture of porcelain and original wooden flooring with panelled walls and balconies overlooking the street. Price: $330,000/€288,222 Agent: sothebysrealty.com