What will €550,000 buy in France, Spain, Florida, Thailand and Dublin?

Take5: A tiny bungalow on Daytona Beach or an apartment in Sandymount?

IRELAND: DUBLIN

This two-bedroom apartment at 20 Radcliff Hall in Sandymount is on the ground floor and extends to 90sq m in a gated complex. The living area is very bright thanks to its southerly aspect, and the property has balconies off both bedrooms overlooking the communal gardens. It is close to the Dart and lots of amenities, including Sandymount Strand.
Price €547,500.
Agent felicityfox.ie

FRANCE: THIVERS

This country house in the northeastern Dordogne, sits on two hectares of land including four acres of wooded parkland. The six-bedroom property extending to 350sq m has a 12m swimming pool, two garages and is in a region abundant with game. The pretty village of St Jean de Cole is a five minutes' drive away and beaches are a 20-minute drive.
Price €550,000.
Agent french-property.com

SPAIN: MALAGA

Fully renovated three-bedroom ground floor apartment in an upmarket community close to beaches, golf courses and amenities. The property, extending to 146sq m is located in Nueva Andalucía with both mountain and sea views. Facilities include a large communal swimming pool, a gym, concierge and 24-hour security.
Price €549,000.
Agent spotblue.com

FLORIDA: DAYTONA BEACH

This one-bedroom bungalow, though small, is on a good-sized corner site directly opposite the ocean. There is potential to subdivide the plot and build two houses or one large home with superb sea views. In its current form it has a wood-burning stove, and a basement with storage with ample parking and room for a boat on the land.
Price $624,900/€540,522.
Agent sothebysrealty.com

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THAILAND: PHUKET

This detached three-bedroom house, built in 2020, extends to 271sq m and sits on a large plot with lush tropical landscaping and a good-sized pool. The property, which is five minutes from the local beach at Layan, is bathed in light thanks to full-height glazing.
Price €550,761.
Agent thaiproperty1.com

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property, fine arts, antiques and collectables