What will €300,000 buy in France, Portugal, Spain, Croatia and Wexford?

Take5: A renovated French farmhouse, a Spanish villa or a seaside cottage in Wexford

This three-bed villa in Alicante comes with furniture included in the price
This three-bed villa in Alicante comes with furniture included in the price

IRELAND: FETHARD-ON-SEA

Just a short stroll from Sandeel Bay, this four-bedroom home could present an opportunity for a permanent move to the sea, or for use as a holiday home. With a spacious patio area to the front and elevated garden to the rear, the home is in a small development of just eight properties.
Price €295,000
Agent Sherry Fitzgerald Radford

Just a short stroll from Sandeel Bay, this four-bed house is in Fethard-on-Sea
Just a short stroll from Sandeel Bay, this four-bed house is in Fethard-on-Sea

FRANCE: DORDOGNE

Famous for its beautiful villages, this old farmhouse in the Dordogne has plenty of appeal. Full of character, the property consists of two fully renovated houses, barn, outbuildings and large enclosed garden, and is close to the picturesque village of Aubeterre sur Dronne. It has also recently had its price cut, down from €314,000 to €299,000.
Price €299,000
Agent frenchestateagents.com

Long leisurely lunches await the new owners of this property in France’s picturesque Dordogne region
Long leisurely lunches await the new owners of this property in France’s picturesque Dordogne region

PORTUGAL: VILAMOURA

This two-bed apartment is in a central location in the popular spot of Vilamoura, minutes away from the marina and the golden Falesia beach, and just 25 minutes from Faro Airport. The well-equipped apartment has a spacious terrace, while the communal area has a swimming pool.
Price €290,000
Agent olivehomes.com

This well-equipped apartment in Vilamoura has a spacious terrace
This well-equipped apartment in Vilamoura has a spacious terrace

SPAIN: ALICANTE

The price on this three-bed villa in Ciudad Quesada has recently been reduced, while an additional incentive is that the sale price includes all the furniture. The new-build villa, which comes with a terrace and solarium, for sunbathing or outdoor dining, as well as a private swimming pool, is just a short walk to local restaurants and amenities, with the nearest sandy beaches, as well as the town of Torrevieja, about a 15-minute drive away.
Price €295,000
Agent spotblue.com

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This three-bed villa in Alicante comes with furniture included in the price
This three-bed villa in Alicante comes with furniture included in the price

CROATIA: LABIN

This three-bedroom home with a swimming pool is located in the village of Ripenda Kras, in the Labin municipality, minutes away from many beaches, bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

The two-storey semi-detached property has 160sq m (1,722sq ft) of living space, a well-equipped kitchen, two roofed terraces, a brick barbecue and air conditioning.
Price €300,000
Agent euroresales.com

You can sip a rakija by the pool in this property in Croatia
You can sip a rakija by the pool in this property in Croatia
Fiona Reddan

Fiona Reddan

Fiona Reddan is a writer specialising in personal finance and is the Home & Design Editor of The Irish Times