What will €500,000 buy in the US, France, Portugal, Caribbean and Ireland?

IRELAND: KILLALA

A substantial mixed-use development just minutes from the shores of Killala Bay, Humbert Lodge includes three retail units, one office and nine residential units. Extending to 1,291sq m (12,793sq ft), the accommodation includes six townhouses and three apartments. The property will be auctioned on September 29th.
Price AMV €500,000
Agent bidx1.com

FRANCE: UPPER NORMANDY

Situated less than five minutes' walk from the picturesque market town of Bernay, this 19th-century mansion has 13 principal rooms on three levels with service rooms and a vaulted cellar in the basement. The property, which would work as an exceptional home or indeed a guesthouse, has lovely period details including parquet flooring.
Price €500,000
Agent french-property.com

PORTUGAL: LISBON

Set within a period building in the popular Avenida da Liberdade area, this two-bedroom apartment extends to 75sq m (807sq ft) and has been completely refurbished, as have the seven other apartments on offer within the building. The area, which is one of the most desirable in the city, is well served by Metro links and taxis. Views from the balcony are splendid and there is long-term rental possibilities due to its location.
Price €500,000
Agent spotblue.com

ST LUCIA: CAS EN BAS

Located near the Cas En Bas strand, which was voted one of the world's top 50 beaches, this new development of ultra-modern two-bedroom apartments in the prestigious Cap Estate neighbourhood has a 50m pool, polished concrete floors, lavish tropical gardens and an 18-hole golf club which will open in 2022.
Price $600,000/€504,849
Agent sothebysrealty.com

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UNITED STATES: NEW JERSEY

This bright and airy colonial-style house in turnkey condition has four bedrooms, a chef's kitchen and the rear garden resembles a resort; with a large swimming pool, barbecue station, fire pit and lush plantings. Lying on over an acre, the house has wooden flooring, high ceilings and a newly built sunroom.
Price $599,999/€504,731
Agent sothebysrealty.com