What can you buy for €539,000 in Portugal, South Africa, France, Norway, and Limerick?

Holiday homes in Fossingfjord and Viano to Castelo, B&B in Château-Garnier, off-grid house in Gauteng, or a 17th-century house in Ballingarry, Ireland: Ballingarry, Ireland: Ballingarry

Ireland: Ballingarry

This historic house, set on more than two acres in a secluded private location, is located on the edge of the village of Ballingarry in County Limerick. Known as Turret - parts of which date back to the 17th century - it was restored and expanded in the 19th century and has a total area of 325 square meters over five floors. Retaining many characteristic features, including marble and limestone fireplaces, shutters, and a back courtyard, it requires updating, as its energy efficiency rating is class E2.

Price €539,000 Agent sherryfitz.ie

Portugal: Viana do Castelo

This four-bedroom property, designed in traditional Portuguese style, sits on nearly three-quarters of an acre and dates back to 1900. It consists of two villas and a three-car garage, and includes a pool - installed in 2021 - and a terrace. The property is located about an hour's drive from Vigo Airport and three kilometers from the beach and train station.

Price €565,000 Agent sothebysrealty.com

France: Château-Garnier

This seven-bedroom house, currently operating as a B&B, is situated on a generous plot of 503 square meters. It is located halfway between the airports of Poitiers and Limoges and occupies an area of 1.5 hectares. Included with it is a two-bedroom cottage and a heated swimming pool.

Price €530,000 Agent french-property.com

Norway: Fossingfjord

This is a three-bedroom cottage built in 1962, located on the sunny side of Fossingfjord. It has its own shoreline, dock, and private beach. It receives sunlight all day and offers a beautiful view. The house also features an open terrace with a fire pit. The property, which has space for boat mooring, is a two-hour drive from Oslo.

Price NOK 6.3m/€543,762 Agent krogsveen.no

South Africa: Gauteng

This off-grid house is located in Intaba Estate and features four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. It sits on an impressive 1,000 square meters and also includes apartments and two staff quarters, as well as five garages situated on the grounds of a natural garden with koi ponds and a natural swimming pool. The property occupies just over an acre and boasts numerous handcrafted interior finishes.

Price 11m ZAR/€532,951 Agent sothebysrealty.com

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