This week, along with a new apartment in Dublin, there are houses in the US, France, Scotland and England.

New England

Looking for a New England retreat? You could do worse than shack up in this reproduction farmhouse in the colonial town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, one of the smallest states in the US. Giles Slocum Farm is 90 minutes by road from the city of Boston in the Newport area which has emerged as a popular tourist destination. The sprawling home has four bedrooms, a stone fireplace and has been built in the style of a New England farmhouse, complete with regulation white picket fence.

Price: £325,000.

Agent: Gustave JS White Real Estate. 001 401 848 6718.

The Cotswolds

Elevated above the village of Slad, made famous through the writings of Laurie Lee in Cider with Rosie, The Old House, is a listed five-bedroom property deep in the Cotswolds region of Gloucestershire. Steanbridge Lane, retains most of its original features, including heavy beamed ceilings and natural flagstone floors, as well as a curved stone staircase. There is a conservatory and a flagged stone sun terrace. London is a 90-minute train ride away from this quiet country residence.

Price: Offers around £340,000.

Agent: Hamptons. 0044 1452 812 354.

Dublin

A three-bedroom apartment in the new Canon Court development, on Bride Street, Dublin 8. This unit has a spacious, almost circular reception room with very good views towards Marsh's Library, St Patrick's Cathedral and park. The apartment has a total floor area of around 1,100 sq ft. See full review on page 8.

Price: £330,000.

Agent: GPK Properties. Tel: 01 490 3511.

Provence

This stone property near Grasse, in Provence, is surrounded by centuries-old olive trees and a paved patio with views of the Mediterranean and the bay of Cannes. There is a swimming-pool set in the landscaped gardens of this large four-bedroom home, which boasts a traditional two-storey tower. Nice Airport is 30 minutes away, Cannes just 20 minutes.

Price: Offers around £320,000.

Agent: HOF Properties. 01 286 5403.

Perthshire

Craigmore, a five-bedroom Victorian house at the foot of the Southern Highlands, near Dunkeld, Perthshire, is one hour's drive from Edinburgh. The town of Perth is 15 minutes away. Accommodation includes three good-sized reception rooms, a timber conservatory, a fine tower bedroom, and two bathrooms. There is a separate two-bedroom gate lodge.

Price: £330,000.

Agent: Knight Frank International. 0044 131 225 8171.