What will €860,000 buy in Japan, South Africa, Dublin, France and US?

DUBLIN: BLACKROCK

Greenbank, a semi-detached house on Stradbrook Road in Blackrock has four bedrooms and extends to 174sq m (1,880sq ft). Though in need of modernisation, the house has huge potential to extend – subject to planning – as rear garden is 33m (108ft) in length on an overall site of 0.22 of an acre. It is near the Dart and within walking distance of the villages of Blackrock and Monkstown.
Price €860,000.
Agent lisney.com

SOUTH AFRICA: CAPE TOWN

This most unusual offering in Sea Point, Cape Town, is described in the brochure as an "architectural beacon". Though from the exterior it resembles multiple garage units, inside lies a cool Manhattan loft-style office space with traditional-style housing on middle and lower levels that include a three-bedroom house and a one-bedroom apartment. The property is close to the beach, has uninterrupted sea views, large storage areas, a garden and pool.
Price €844,312.
Agent knightfrank.com

JAPAN: TOKYO

This apartment, on the 11th floor of a high-end development in a 16-storey tower built in 2009, has one bedroom and extends to 86sq m (925sq ft). The property, which has a good-sized balcony, is a six-minute walk to the Metro Chiyoda Line, and eight minutes from the Ginza Line.
Price ¥109,800,000 (about €847,000).
Agent sothebysrealty.com

FRANCE: OZ

This alpine lodge is laid out as nine one-bedroom apartments extending to 537sq m (5,780sq t) overall. The property has wonderful communal areas with vaulted ceilings and sits on a site of just under two acres. Chateau d'Oz, in the Rhone Alps in the heart of the Oisans region, has year-round activities nearby such as skiing in winter, and cycling, river sports and walking from late spring to autumn.
Price €865,000.
Agent frenchestates.com

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UNITED STATES: FLORIDA

This two-bedroom apartment, which was given an overhaul after last being purchased in 2018, has all-white interiors and lovely sea views from its generous balcony. This property at The Cove extends to 154sq m (1,659sq ft) and is close to 1125 South Ocean Boulevard, a beach-front mansion that Donald Trump listed earlier this month seeking $49 million (€41.4 million).
Price $1.050m (about €888,000).
Agent elliman.com