Sherry FitzGerald McDermott is seeking €299,000 for a four-bedroom bungalow on half an acre in Rathoe, Co Carlow . EMMA CULLINANfinds properties at a similar price in Spain, France, Italy and Portugal

Spain: Costa Blanca

This large, modern eight-bed villa sits in its own grounds, and has a gated entrance and drive. Inside is an L-shaped lounge, split-level dining area and two bathrooms. A barbecue oven caters for alfresco dining. There is a separate building for guests. Alicante and Murcia airports are about an hour away, as are beaches

Price:€299,000

Agent:realhomesinrealspain.co.uk

00-34-968778630

Italy: Chianti

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in the heart of wine country at Greve in Chianti is one of a group of five restored farm buildings. This one is on the ground floor and has a small garden of its own to the back and a communal garden to the front. There is a large livingroom, a main en suite bedroom and another double

Price:€345,000

Agent:knightfrank.com

0044-207-8611058

France: Burgundy

Renovation of an 1850s château on five acres near Chalon sur Saone (Burgundy), has started, but new owners will have to complete it. On the ground floor is a salon and diningroom. There are five bedrooms, a kitchen, dining area and bathroom on the first floor, eight more rooms on the second, and an attic room in the tower

Price:€295,000

Agent:latitudes.co.uk

0044-208-9515155

Portugal: Algarve

The two-bed apartments in this scheme of 29 two and three-bed homes have had €100,000 knocked off their prices. The complex includes a pool, terraces and a bar. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the livingroom have views of sea, a castle and/or countryside. Each balcony has a Jacuzzi on it. It is in the Carvoiero region, a traditional fishing area turned tourist destination

Price:€290,000

Agent:locations.ie

01-6771188