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IRELAND: INISTIOGE
This 352sq m architecturally designed house, nestled in front of Mount Brandon, sits on more than an acre. The property has six bedrooms and is set over two levels. It is a 10-minute drive to the village of Inistioge, and 20 minutes to Thomastown for commuting to Dublin by train. Price €575,000. Agent sherryfitz.ie
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FRANCE: PERPIGNAN
This large apartment, extending to 340sq m, is located on a pedestrian street in the centre of Perpignan. It is set over two floors with three bedrooms and has lovely views overlooking a central courtyard. The property has an industrial-style kitchen, high ceilings and lovely chevron parquet floors. Price €567,000. Agent sothebysrealty.com
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NORWAY: GRIMSTAD
This lakeside cabin dating from 1969 extends to 82sq m and has four bedrooms. The area is a beautiful archipelago, which has good hiking and swimming. The property has a boat mooring and shoreline and is about half an hour from Kristiansand. Price 5.5m Kr/€564,485. Agent sormegleren.no
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SPAIN: VALENCIA
These contemporary apartments have four bedrooms and extend to 113sq m with a further 50sq m terrace. The new apartments have sea views, a spa, communal pools and gardens, a solarium and a children's playground. A rooftop terrace has a heated infinity pool and gastro-bar with superb sea views. Price €566,100. Agent spotblue.com
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UNITED STATES: TEXAS
The four-bedroom house extends to a very generous 464sq m. Constructed in 1969, it has been updated and remodelled into a contemporary home. There is a large sunroom to the rear with wraparound glazing that overlooks a large pool, as does an upstairs balcony. Price $600,000/€569,010. Agent sothebysrealty.com
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