Yours for €350,000: A slice of the Meath coast, or a houseboat in Spain?

Take 5: This sum buys homes in Corsica or Flekkefjord, or a coastal site in Florida

This Flekkefjord property in Norway dates from 1905
This Flekkefjord property in Norway dates from 1905

IRELAND: GORMANSTON

This unique landholding with panoramic views of the Irish Sea, adjoins Silver Beach in Co Meath. Comprising a derelict structure and working stables, the site has about 17.5 acres of which 13 acres is headland and four acres of foreshore. The agent suggests potential buyers should first engage with the relevant authorities in relation to planning. Price: €350,000 Agent: savills.ie

Potential buyers are advised to  first engage with the relevant authorities in relation to planning on this Gormanstown holding
Potential buyers are advised to first engage with the relevant authorities in relation to planning on this Gormanstown holding

UNITED STATES: FLORIDA

Located on Seagrape Road at Melbourne Beach, this waterfront site extends to 0.72 of an acre. There is an existing dock and artesian well on the property, which is zoned residential, and has navigable access to the river and the sea. Price: $375,000/€346,346 Agent: sothebysrealty.com

This site in Florida has navigable access to the river and the sea
This site in Florida has navigable access to the river and the sea

NORWAY: FLEKKEFJORD

Dating from 1905, this three-bedroom house, though not large at 80sq m, has been used as a holiday home. The detached waterfront property has an outside storage unit, a boathouse and a jetty. There is swimming and fishing on the shoreline of this simple house which has an outdoor toilet. Price: 3.65mKr/€384,350 Agent: eiendomsmegler1.no

This Flekkefjord property in Norway dates from 1905
This Flekkefjord property in Norway dates from 1905

FRANCE: CORSICA

Though not large at 47sq m, this two-bedroom villa has a small vegetable garden and is located in Coti-Chiavari. The location has some of the most beautiful beaches on the French island. Price: €350,000 Agent: groupeericmey.com

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The Corsica location has some of the most beautiful beaches on the French island
The Corsica location has some of the most beautiful beaches on the French island

SPAIN: COSTA BRAVA

Located in Empuriabrava, this houseboat dating from 1955 is 38.5m (126ft) in length. It has four cabins that sleep eight persons. The vessel has a 25sq m terrace, an office, a workshop and laundry room in addition to a large open-plan living-kitchen-dining area. The boat has a Community Boat Certificate until 2028. Price: €350,000 Agent: bandofboats.com

This houseboat in Costa Brava  has four cabins that sleep eight persons
This houseboat in Costa Brava has four cabins that sleep eight persons
Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

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