Take Five: for about €160,000

CORK, IRELANDSherry FitzGerald O’Donovan is seeking €160,000 for this four-bed bungalow in a cul-de-sac at Spa Glen, Mallow, Co Cork
CORK, IRELANDSherry FitzGerald O’Donovan is seeking €160,000 for this four-bed bungalow in a cul-de-sac at Spa Glen, Mallow, Co Cork

CORK, IRELAND
Sherry FitzGerald O'Donovan is seeking €160,000 for this four-bed bungalow in a cul-de-sac at Spa Glen, Mallow, Co Cork

BODRUM, TURKEY
This three-bed house, near the centre of Yalikavak, on the north side of Bodrum peninsular, is 500m from the sea. It is part of a development that shares a swimming pool. An open-plan kitchen and living area on the ground floor opens on to a patio and garden with mandarin trees. On the first floor is a bathroom and three bedrooms: one single and two doubles. The main bedroom has an en suite and a balcony. The roof terrace has a barbecue area, as does the garden below.
Price: €152,423
Agent: spotblue.co.uk, 0044-020 8339 6036

AVEYRON, FRANCE
Dating from the 18th century, this granite house and outbuilding needs refurbishment. The main house has 140sq m of living space over two floors, with a livingroom, kitchen, utility room and wc on the ground floor and four bedrooms and a showerroom above. There's also a garage and workshop. The 35sq m adjoining outbuilding has its own entrance and could possibly be turned into a gite. The garden includes a vegetable plot and terrace.
Price: €140,000
Agent: latitudes.co.uk, 0044-2083874090

BERLIN, GERMANY
This scheme, known as Living 108, is on one of Berlin's oldest streets, Chausseestrasse, in the city centre. On site and due for completion in sping 2015, it comprises 120 one-, two- and three- bedroom apartments ranging from 29sq m to 120sq m, some with balconies and terraces. Included is a fitness studio and community roof terrace. Of the 56 apartments already sold, 30 per cent have been bought by people from overseas.
Price: from €159,500
Agent: cluttonsresorts.com, 0044-2075843050

MENORCA, SPAIN
This detached villa is in Cap d'Artrutx, on the southwest coast of the island, about 10km south of Menorca town. Accommodation includes two double bedrooms, a bathroom, a living/diningroom with terracotta tiled floor and wood-burning stove and a kitchen. Outside is a private garden with terrace, trees and shrubs, and beyond are communal gardens with a swimming pool.
Price: €155,000
Agent: Balearicestateagents.co.uk, 0034971357753

Emma Cullinan

Emma Cullinan

Emma Cullinan, a contributor to The Irish Times, specialises in architecture, design and property