Houses For Sale In Europe (page 6)

This country home for sale in Haderslev is a thatched, yellow-brick house from 1827 with 196 m² of living space, a short walk from the water. Renovated and extended in 2003, it pairs old materials with a heat pump, fibre internet and five bedrooms, so it works as a second home in Denmark or as a base you live in all year. ### The House: 1827 Brick and a 2003 Extension The walls are yellow brick and the roof is thatch. Inside, exposed beams, wooden floors and large windows keep the rooms light. The 2003 renovation and extension added space without erasing the age of the building. In total there are seven rooms on 196 m², which gives you five bedrooms, or a mix of bedrooms, a study and a hobby room, depending on how you live. The living room is the main space: a corner sofa under the big windows, room for an armchair, and a staircase up to a loft area. The room opens straight onto the garden, so on a warm evening it simply carries on outside. The kitchen is fully equipped, with plenty of counter and storage space and its own drainage system. There is one bathroom with a shower and toilet. With five bedrooms, that is worth keeping in mind if you plan to fill the house with guests in July. ### A Private Garden of 1,134 m² The plot measures 1,134 m², with mature trees and planting that give the house a sense of seclusion. There is room for a long table and a barbecue, a vegetable bed, or a corner for children to play. Mornings start with coffee in the garden, and the water's edge is only a short walk away. Swimming, fishing and boating are part of the daily routine here rather than a day trip. The surrounding countryside is good for cycling, hiking and birdwatching. ### Living Near Haderslev in Southern Denmark Hadersl ... click here to read more

This guest house for sale in Kyoto stands in Higashiyama, a three-minute walk from Shimizu-Gojo Station and already running as a hotel. It is a compact wooden building of 74 m² with three bedrooms, completed in February 2018, so you are buying something recent in a part of the city where most buildings are far older. The asking price is JPY 100 million, around 574,000 EUR. Most buyers will look at this as an income property first and a place to stay second. Both readings work, and the sections below explain how. ### A House in Higashiyama, Kyoto's Most Visited District Higashiyama Ward is the Kyoto that visitors picture: wooden lanes, temples on the hillside, the evening streets of Gion. Shimizu-Gojo Station on the Keihan line sits at the foot of the slope leading up toward Kiyomizu-dera, and the Kamo River is close by. Guests can walk out the door in the morning, spend the day among the temples and teahouses, and be back at the house for a soak in the evening. That footfall is the real asset here. Tourist demand in this part of the city is steady, and a three-minute walk to the station means guests do not depend on taxis or buses. ### Running as a Hotel: What to Ask About Income The house currently operates as a hotel facility. The seller can provide annual and monthly rental income figures on request, and that should be your first request. Ask also for occupancy history, running costs and the status of the lodging licence, including whether and how it passes to a new owner. Lodging rules in Kyoto are strict and differ by use zone, so have a local judicial scrivener or lawyer confirm the licence position before you commit. With three bedrooms, the layout can suit a family or small group taking the whole house. Ch ... click here to read more

This house for sale in Dordogne stands on 7,500 m² of enclosed wooded grounds, a short walk from the centre of Piégut-Pluviers. It is a 1930s house of about 180 m² with three bedrooms, completely renovated in 2022. Most properties in this part of France make you choose. You get village life with neighbours on both sides, or you get seclusion with a ten-minute drive for bread. Here the shops and services are within walking distance, yet the garden is fenced, planted with trees and private. From the terrace the view runs out over the treetops of the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park. ### The 1930s House, Renovated in 2022 The house dates from the 1930s and offers roughly 180 m² of living space. The renovation in 2022 was complete, and the aim was to bring in modern comforts without losing the proportions and character of the original building. For a buyer, that is the point that matters most. The heavy work has been done, so you can spend your first summer using the house instead of managing a building site. There are three bedrooms and one bathroom, which suits a couple with guests or a small family. If you hope to host more people, the size of the house and plot leaves room to think about how you might use the space, though any alteration would of course need the usual checks. Outside, there is a balcony as well as the terrace. That gives you a choice between morning coffee in the sun and an evening drink looking into the trees. The condition is good, and the character of a 1930s house is still there. It is a different experience from a stone farmhouse, with a more formal shape and generous proportions. ### The 7,500 m² Wooded Grounds A plot of 7,500 m² is large by any standard, and it is rare to find one th ... click here to read more

This five-bedroom house for sale in Saint-Cyprien, Dordogne, sits on almost 5,000 m² of land with open views across the valley. Built in 1995 in the local Périgord style, it offers 174 m² of living space on two floors above a full basement, and the village shops are only a few minutes away. For a family home or a second home in France, that combination of space, land and easy daily errands is hard to find at this size. ### The House and Its 4,903 m² Plot You enter through a hall into a 42 m² living and dining room. An insert fireplace anchors the space, and a heat distribution system carries its warmth through the rest of the house, which counts for a lot during a Dordogne winter. The room opens onto a covered terrace facing the countryside, so breakfast outdoors in May works even if the weather turns. The kitchen measures 19 m², large enough to cook and eat in the same room. Also on the ground floor are a 13 m² bedroom, a family bathroom and a separate WC. That bedroom is handy for guests or relatives who would rather not climb stairs. Upstairs you find four more bedrooms of 12, 12, 14 and 19 m², plus a shower room and a second separate WC. Five bedrooms means two families can share the house without queuing for the one room they all want. The house has double glazing and enhanced insulation, and the condition is good. The full basement gives you storage or workshop space beneath the living areas. Outside, the plot of 4,903 m² is nearly half a hectare. That is plenty of room for privacy and a proper garden, but think about mowing and upkeep if you will be away for part of the year. ### Living in Saint-Cyprien and the Périgord Noir Saint-Cyprien lies on the Dordogne river in the Périgord Noir, between Sarlat-la-Ca ... click here to read more

This 1919 house for sale in Dragør has a sea view over the Øresund, an 871 m² plot and a short walk to the old harbour. It is a half-timbered home with a red tiled roof, five bedrooms and a mature garden, on a quiet street south of Copenhagen. The house is in good condition and has been looked after for decades. Plank floors, large windows and an open fireplace give it the character of an old Dragør home. The kitchen and bathroom have been updated, so you can move in without a building project. ### The House and Its 871 m² Garden You arrive at a half-timbered facade under a red tiled roof, with mature trees and flower beds around it. The garden is the main attraction here. It has established shrubs, lawn, and a terrace for morning coffee or summer barbecues. At 871 m², it is large for a town this close to the capital, with room for children to play, a vegetable patch, or a later extension, subject to the usual local planning approval. Inside, the 181 m² of living space is spread over two floors, with seven rooms in total. The ground floor has the living and dining areas, and the living room is the one to see. Its large windows face the garden and, beyond it, the water. The kitchen is open to the dining area, so cooking and conversation happen in the same room. Upstairs are the bedrooms, with wooden floors and plenty of built-in storage. The master bedroom looks straight out over the Øresund. One of the other rooms can serve as a home office or guest room, depending on how you live. There is also a 22 m² basement and a separate 46 m² commercial area, which is worth asking about at a viewing. ### Living in Dragør: Harbour, Old Town and Beaches Dragør is an old fishing and pilot town on the southeast tip of Amager, f ... click here to read more

This house for sale in Södermanland sits in Tystberga, 150 metres from Lake Lammsjön, with a guest cottage on a 3,254 m² plot. Built in 1962 and in good condition, it is a two-bedroom home of 67 m² that works as a permanent residence or as a holiday home in Södermanland. It stands in the Granlund area, within Nyköping municipality, surrounded by trees and lawn rather than neighbours. ### The House: 67 m² Across Three Rooms You enter through a porch and a small hallway, then step into the kitchen. It has plenty of cabinets, modern appliances and a dining spot by the window, so breakfast comes with a view of the garden. Next door is the living room. A wood-burning stove carries the evenings from autumn to spring, and large windows bring in daylight and the green of the trees outside. From the living room you walk out onto a southwest-facing terrace, screened from the neighbours. That means afternoon and evening sun, and dinner outdoors without an audience. There are two bedrooms. The main one is spacious, and the second suits children, guests or a home office. The bathroom is fully tiled and has underfloor heating, which you will appreciate on a January morning. The house has insulation and heating suited to Swedish winters, so it can be used all year, not only in summer. ### A 3,254 m² Plot with Guest Cottage and Workshop The land is a mix of landscaped garden and untouched natural ground. Mature trees, flowering shrubs and open lawn sit close to the house, and the wilder parts give the plot its privacy. Keen gardeners will have plenty to do. Families get room for games. Anyone who wants less work can simply leave the natural areas as they are. The outbuildings are what set this plot apart from a standard small hou ... click here to read more

This two-bedroom bungalow for sale in Orihuela Costa has a private fruit-tree garden and sits about 2 km from the beaches of Lomas de Cabo Roig. It is a ground-floor home of 90 m² on a 190 m² plot, inside a quiet, low-density complex with a communal pool. The asking price is €198,000. There are no stairs to climb with the shopping, and the garden belongs to you alone. ### A Ground-Floor Bungalow in Lomas de Cabo Roig Lomas de Cabo Roig sits between Cabo Roig and Los Dolses, one of the most established residential pockets of the Orihuela Costa. The bungalow is in good condition and the layout is easy to read. The living room runs into a practical open-plan kitchen, so whoever is cooking stays part of the conversation. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The main bedroom has its own en-suite with a shower, while the second bathroom has a bathtub, which is handy when friends or grandchildren come to stay. Fitted wardrobes and air conditioning are already in place. On this stretch of the Costa Blanca, where summer afternoons get properly hot, you will be glad of the second one. ### The Garden, Terrace and Private Parking The garden is what separates this home from the usual coastal apartment. It is planted with ornamental shrubs and fruit trees, and there is a terrace for breakfast outdoors and long lunches with the family. A balcony adds a second place to sit. Parking is inside the garden boundary, with its own independent access, so you are not circling the complex looking for a space. A storage room takes care of beach chairs, bikes and empty suitcases. A second entrance leads directly into the residential complex, a convenient way to reach the communal pool and the children's play area. ### Life in Orihuela ... click here to read more

This chalet for sale in Snillfjord sits 100 metres from the sea in Trøndelag, with a sea-view living room and a 90 m² terrace. Built in 2006, the cabin has 64 m² of living space, two bedrooms and one bathroom. It stands on a 1,557 m² plot inside the Terningan cabin area, with an annex, an outbuilding and a woodshed. It is a compact, low-fuss holiday home in Trøndelag, built for time outdoors rather than time indoors. ### The Cabin and Its 1,557 m² Plot The large windows in the living room face the water. Morning coffee here comes with the sea in front of you, and the light reaches deep into the room. The IKEA kitchen is modern and has plenty of cupboard space, and a separate storage room next to it takes boots, fishing gear and everything else that tends to pile up at a cabin. The two bedrooms are small, at roughly 6 m² and 4.8 m². They suit a couple, or a family with children. The 9 m² annex gives you extra room for guests, a hobby corner or storage. The bathroom has a washbasin, a toilet and a shower cabin, and it is simple and practical. Outside is where the property gains its space. A 90 m² terrace faces the sun, which means long evenings on the deck when the weather allows. The garden is well kept, and the plot is big enough for a fire pit, a vegetable bed or a game of football. The woodshed and outbuilding are already there, so you won't need to build storage for firewood, tools or a kayak. ### Outdoor Life Around Snillfjord The sea is about 100 metres away, so a swim, a paddle or an evening of fishing needs no planning. The development has a small boat harbour, which is useful if you want to get out on the fjord. Trails nearby run through the forest and along the coast, and the area has both freshwater and ... click here to read more

House for sale in Var near Rougiers: a 3-bedroom semi-detached villa with a 484 m² garden, within walking distance of an 18-hole golf course. Built in 2002 and in good condition, it sits inside a gated residential park with its own pool and tennis courts. The asking price is €289,000, and the furniture is not included, though it can be negotiated separately. ### The Villa: Layout and Condition The house is semi-detached and arranged over two floors, with 92 m² of living space. That figure includes the integrated single garage, so the habitable area is a little smaller than the headline number. Plan around that if you are comparing it with other listings. You enter through a hall with a guest toilet. The living room and fitted kitchen share one open space on the ground floor, and French doors lead from there onto a sunny terrace and the garden. The master bedroom is also downstairs. It has its own French doors to the garden and an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub, washbasin and toilet. Upstairs are two further bedrooms and a second bathroom with a shower. Both floors have tiled flooring, which keeps the house cool when the Provençal summer sets in. Heating is by electric radiators. The villa dates from 2002 and is in good condition, so this is a house to move into rather than a renovation project. ### The Garden and the Gated Park The 484 m² plot is landscaped and wraps around the house. For a semi-detached villa that is generous. There is room for a dining table under the open sky, and the master bedroom opens straight onto the garden. Views run towards the Massif de la Sainte-Baume, the rocky ridge that shapes the skyline here. The villa belongs to a secure, gated park with a shared swimming pool, tennis courts a ... click here to read more

This chalet for sale in Fagernes, Valdres, is a three-bedroom forest cabin with a sauna annex on a 1,600 m² freehold plot, 6.5 km from town. The property sits in the Valdres hyttegrend cabin area at Ranheimsbygda, about 691 metres above sea level. You get a 67 m² main cabin, a separate annex with its own sauna, and a traditional outdoor toilet among the trees. At around €57,500 it is a low-budget way into a mountain holiday home in Innlandet, and the condition is good. ### The Cabin and Its Forest Plot You park on your own plot beside the road, then walk a 50-metre path down to the cabin. That short walk sets the tone. There is good distance to the neighbouring cabins, and the surrounding forest gives natural privacy. The living room has a high vaulted ceiling, an open fireplace and a wood-burning stove. Several windows look out on the woodland, and a door leads to a 7 m² terrace. It is the room where you would dry gloves and plan tomorrow's route after a day on the trails. The kitchen is simple and practical. It has wooden upper and lower cabinets, a stove, a combined fridge-freezer, and a sink that drains to a removable container. The three bedrooms are fitted with built-in single and bunk beds plus a sofa bed, and they have built-in wardrobes. At the end of the hallway there is a small utility room with a washbasin. The toilet room has an electric incineration toilet, vented through the wall and over the roof, and a panel heater. Electricity is installed throughout. ### The Sauna Annex The annex is a second living space of its own. It has a sofa bed, a small dining area and a kitchenette with custom-built cabinets. A low loft suits children or extra guests, and there is a wardrobe. The sauna has built-in benche ... click here to read more

This renovated detached house for sale in Lanaken stands on a 1,312 m² plot in Rekem, with three air-conditioned bedrooms and an energy label B. The garden faces east, so the morning sun reaches the terrace first, and the fenced lawn runs a long way back behind the house. Built in 1961 and recently renovated, it comes with a new insulated roof, replaced windows and an air-to-water heat pump, so there is little to do except move in. ### The House: Layout and Renovation You enter through a hall with a separate guest toilet and a staircase to the first floor. The living and dining area is bright and open, and it has underfloor heating plus air conditioning for warmer months. The kitchen sits at the back of this space, where the cooking is done around a central island with a stone countertop. It has an induction hob, dishwasher, fridge and two combination ovens, and there is a built-in coffee niche as well. One bedroom is on the ground floor, with its own bathroom: double sink, bathtub and a walk-in shower. That makes single-level living realistic for guests, older relatives or anyone who would rather skip the stairs. A separate storage and laundry room has connections for a washing machine and dryer. Upstairs, a night hall leads to two more bedrooms, both with air conditioning, and a second bathroom with a walk-in shower, sink and toilet. The house is partly basemented, which gives you dry storage space on top of the living area of 170 m². ### Garden and Plot in Rekem The 1,312 m² plot is the real draw. A landscaped terrace sits right beside the house, ideal for summer dinners outside. Beyond it the garden is fenced and extends far to the rear, so children and pets can run around safely and keen gardeners have plenty ... click here to read more

This house for sale in Troms comes with 16.5 hectares, a private shoreline and a boathouse, about 30 minutes' drive from Finnsnes. The main house dates from 1975, has three bedrooms and 122 m² of living space, and stands roughly 100 metres from the sea. The land around it borders open wilderness. It suits a buyer who wants space and privacy and is happy to put their own stamp on a sound, practical home. ### The House: 122 m² on Three Levels The detached house is arranged over three levels. The living room has large windows facing the water, so the light changes with the tides and the seasons. The kitchen has upper and lower cabinets and plenty of worktop, and its window looks out toward the sea too. Doing the washing-up with that view is not a hardship. There are three bedrooms, a bathroom with its own sauna and a separate toilet room, which helps when friends or family come to stay. A loft gives you flexible space for storage, a playroom or a small office. The basement is unfinished. Today it is a good place for boat gear, fishing tackle and skis, and later it could become extra living space, subject to the usual building rules. On top of the 122 m² indoors there is another 108 m² of usable space outside the main living area. The condition is good, but the house is not a showpiece. Modernising the kitchen, bathroom or finishes is a project you can phase over several summers. There is a fireplace or wood stove, a balcony or terrace, a garage with parking, and water and electricity are installed. ### 16.5 Hectares, a Private Shoreline and a Boathouse The plot measures 165,848 m², about 16.5 hectares. That is more land than most buyers ever see in one listing. It includes a private shoreline, a traditional boathouse ... click here to read more

This house for sale in Kyoto stands a one-minute walk from Fushimi Inari station and already operates as a small hotel with three bedrooms. It is a timber building completed in February 2017, with 62 m² of floor space, on Fukakusa Ichinotsubo-cho in Fushimi Ward. This is the southern Kyoto district that grew up around one of Japan's most visited shrines. The asking price is ¥65,000,000, roughly €371,000. For anyone looking at Kyoto real estate as an income-producing asset or a base in Japan, a recent building steps from a station this well known is a rare combination. ### The House on Fukakusa Ichinotsubo-cho The house is wooden and dates from 2017, so you are buying a relatively recent building. The condition is described as good. Inside there are three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two separate toilets, which matters when guests or several family members share a small house. The kitchen has an IH induction hob, and the house comes with a washing machine and air-conditioning. At 62 m², the rooms will be compact. Think efficient, Japanese-scale sleeping spaces rather than generous suites. Ask for the floor plan early, so you can judge how the three bedrooms and two bathrooms are laid out and whether that suits your plans. ### Running It as a Hotel or Guest House The seller states that the property currently operates as a hotel facility. That makes this a guest house for sale in Kyoto with a trading history, rather than a blank shell you would have to convert. The seller is also prepared to share current annual and monthly rental income figures with serious enquirers. Request them, then compare them against the price with your own occupancy assumptions. Before you commit, there are a few things worth confirming: - W ... click here to read more

This house for sale in Le Bugue, Dordogne, gives you two separate homes and an independent studio on more than 5,000 m² of land. Instead of one large house, you get a small family compound: a three-bedroom house on the garden side, a second single-storey home with a cathedral-ceilinged living room, and a studio down on the courtyard level. The setting is rural and quiet, yet the shops and services of Le Bugue are close enough that you are not planning your day around the car. Five bedrooms in total, good condition, and room to do more with the land. ### Two Houses and a Studio on One Plot The first house is the one that faces the garden. Downstairs there is a kitchen, a shower room with toilet, a utility room and a living room with a fireplace. That living room opens westward onto the garden, so it is the natural place for afternoon light and a winter fire. Upstairs you find three bedrooms, a wash area and a separate toilet. It suits a family or a group of friends who want their own sleeping space. The second house is arranged on one level. It has a fitted kitchen and a bright living and dining room with a cathedral ceiling and a wood stove. A hallway leads to a shower room and a separate toilet. The bedroom opens onto a covered terrace with views over the garden, which makes it a good spot for morning coffee whatever the weather. On the lower courtyard level sits the independent studio. It gives you a third, fully separate place to stay, whether for older children, visiting guests or a relative who likes their own front door. ### The Land: Over 5,000 m² With Building Potential The plot is a little over 5,000 m², and about two thirds of it is described as buildable. That is the detail that sets this house apart fr ... click here to read more

This country home for sale in Dalarna sits on 8,043 m² of land near Björbo in Gagnef, with a 30 m² cottage in good condition. It is small and simple, and at around €43,250 it is a low-cost way into Swedish ownership. The house is one open room, and the land around it is the real asset. Think of it as a base for summers, long weekends and slow projects rather than a finished family home. ### The Cottage: 30 m² in One Open Room The house is a traditional Swedish fritidshus (holiday cottage) built in wood. It has one bedroom, one bathroom and a single open living space of 30 m². With no internal walls to work around, you decide how the room is used. You could put a bed at one end and a table at the other, or turn it into a compact studio with a daybed by the window. The condition is described as good, so you can use it as it stands for a first summer before deciding what to change. Small cottages like this are common across Dalarna and usually run on simple routines. Before you buy, ask about heating, water supply, drainage and winter road access. That tells you whether this is a May-to-September place or one you can also use in January. ### 8,043 m² of Garden and Open Land Eight thousand square metres is a lot of ground by any European standard. It gives you room for a vegetable patch, a few fruit trees, a fire pit and a proper lawn, with plenty left over that you never need to mow. The original details describe a mix of open grassy areas and wooded sections, so there is sun in one corner and shade in another at any hour of the day. The plot is large enough that a guest cabin or an extension might be possible one day. Anything like that depends on local planning rules, so check building rights with Gagnef municipalit ... click here to read more

This house for sale in Amboise has five bedrooms, a 35 m² living room with fireplace and a 741 m² garden, close to schools and the town centre. It is a traditional detached home on a quiet residential street, in good condition, with room for a large family or for guests all summer. At €299,000 with agency fees included, five bedrooms and 187 m² of living space is hard to find this close to the Loire. ### The House: 187 m² and Five Bedrooms You come in through a wide entrance hall with a built-in cupboard and coat storage, which is useful when five people arrive at once with luggage. The main room on the ground floor is the living room, about 35 m². It has a fireplace fitted with an insert, so winter evenings have a focal point, and a glazed door that opens straight onto the terrace. The kitchen is fitted and equipped. A separate laundry room keeps the washing machine out of sight, and there is a WC on this floor as well. Upstairs are five large bedrooms, each with its own built-in wardrobe. That is the real strength of the layout. Nobody has to share, and a spare room can become an office without anyone losing a bed. The first floor also has a bathroom, a separate shower room and a second WC. With one bathroom listed in the data, it is worth checking how the sanitary spaces suit your household when you visit. ### Garden, Terrace and Light The plot measures 741 m² and the garden is partly planted with trees. The house faces south-east and north-west, so the morning sun reaches one side and the evening light the other. The terrace is well exposed, which makes it the natural spot for breakfast in spring and long dinners in June. A garage and a garden shed come with the property. Garden tools, bikes and a lawnmower ha ... click here to read more

This single-level villa for sale in Mijas stands on a 2,000 m² plot in La Alqueria, with a private pool and panoramic sea views. It sits in a quiet cul-de-sac, fully gated and facing south. Inside are 214 m² of living space, four bedrooms and three bathrooms, all on one floor, so there are no stairs between the kitchen, the bedrooms and the terrace. ### A Four-Bedroom Villa on One Level You enter through a hallway that opens into a large open-plan living and dining room with a fireplace. The kitchen is fully fitted. Marble floors run through the house, the windows are double glazed, and the villa has both air conditioning and central heating. That combination makes the house comfortable in the height of summer and on a cool winter evening, which suits anyone planning to use it beyond the school holidays. The four bedrooms are well proportioned and have fitted wardrobes. Two of the three bathrooms are en suite, so guests or children are not queuing for one shower. The villa is sold unfurnished and is in good condition. You can bring your own furniture and move in, or style it as a holiday home without having to work around someone else's taste. ### Pool, Terraces and a 2,000 m² Plot The outdoor space is what sets this property apart. The house opens onto about 100 m² of terraces, some covered and some open. Morning coffee faces the sea and the mountains, and in August the covered section gives you shade for lunch. The private pool has recently been upgraded, and the landscaped garden around it leaves plenty of room. A built-in barbecue means cooking outside needs no extra equipment. Because the plot faces south, the terraces and pool get sun for most of the day. At 2,000 m² the land is large for this part of the Cos ... click here to read more

This house for sale in Hautefort, Dordogne, offers eight bedrooms, a 70 m² reception room and a large barn on 3,890 m² for €259,000. The price has come down from €284,000 and the house is back on the market. It sits in Saint-Agnan, a village within the commune of Hautefort, close to everyday amenities. Few Dordogne properties at this price give you this much room to work with, whether you want a big family home, a second home in France or a guest-house project. ### The House: 309 m² with Eight Bedrooms The house is built in two parts. An older section keeps its original character, and a more recent part has been added alongside it. Together they give 309 m² of living space, eight bedrooms and two bathrooms. The condition is listed as good, so this is not a ruin waiting for a roof. The main reception room measures more than 70 m². That is the room where a large family gathers for a long Sunday lunch, or where guests would sit down together after a day out in the valley. With eight bedrooms and two bathrooms, anyone planning to host regularly will want to think about adding a bathroom. The layout gives you space to do that. ### Barn, Bread Oven and Garden Outside, there is a large barn with an open section, which gives you plenty of options for later development. A bread oven in perfect condition stands on the property, a feature most buyers only see in restoration projects. The agent also reports a well that never runs dry. The garden is planted with trees, and part of it is buildable. The data for this property lists a swimming pool and a waterfront setting, while the agent's text talks about the possibility of creating a pool. Please ask us to confirm both points before you plan a trip. The size and the barn als ... click here to read more

A house for sale in Haute-Vienne with a 2,489 m² plot, a 40 m² terrace and 77 m² of basement, in Chaillac-sur-Vienne. This is a 74 m² home with two bedrooms, set on a plot big enough to garden, park, tinker or simply keep a comfortable distance from the neighbours. It is in good condition, so the work ahead is about making it yours rather than making it habitable. For a buyer looking at the Limousin, it offers a lot of usable space for the money. ### The Living Space: Two Bedrooms and a Pellet Stove You come in through an entrance hall, which keeps muddy boots and coats away from the main rooms. That matters in a green, damp corner of France. From the hall you reach a fitted and equipped kitchen, so you can cook on the first evening without buying anything. Next to it is the bright living and dining room, where a pellet stove does the heating work on cold nights. The sleeping area has two bedrooms, a modern shower room and a separate WC. The layout is simple and easy to live in. It suits a couple, a small family, or a retired owner who wants guest space without a large house to maintain. Outside, the 40 m² terrace is the room you will use most from spring to autumn. Put a table out there, open the doors from the living room, and lunch becomes a long affair. ### The Basement and the 2,489 m² Plot As a semi-basement house, it has a whole extra level under the living space: 77 m² with a large garage, a storage room and a flexible area. The seller suggests a workshop, a playroom or more storage. A garage this size is rare in a house of this price. It gives you room for a car, a boat, bikes, garden machinery or a winter project. The plot measures 2,489 m² and is described as secluded. That is enough land for a vegetab ... click here to read more

This villa for sale in Sernancelhe, in Portugal's Viseu district, has four bedrooms and 318 m² of living space on a 5,144 m² plot. That is generous room for a family, for friends who visit for weeks at a time, or for anyone who wants a garden project that is more than a few flowerbeds. The house is in Vila da Ponte, a parish of the municipality of Sernancelhe in Beira Alta, the inland north of Portugal. Think granite villages, chestnut woods and river valleys rather than beach resorts. It is a calm corner of the country, and much of the foreign buying interest in Portugal real estate still goes to the coast. Here your money buys space. ### The Villa: 318 m² and Four Bedrooms With 318 m² of living area, four bedrooms and three bathrooms, this house works for a larger household without anyone queueing for the shower. Two couples can stay at the same time and each still has some privacy. The condition is listed as good, so the realistic plan is to move in first and adapt the house over time, not budget for a full rebuild. The source details on the interior are limited, so ask for the floor plans and book a viewing to see how the rooms are arranged. As with any purchase abroad, an independent survey is money well spent. ### The 5,144 m² Plot Over half a hectare is a lot of ground. You could plant fruit trees, lay out vegetable beds, keep the grass wild or simply enjoy the distance to the neighbours. Rural land in Portugal is classified in different ways, so before planning any extension, outbuilding or pool, check the land registry entry and ask the Câmara Municipal of Sernancelhe what is permitted on this plot. Your lawyer can do this in a few days. ### Living in Sernancelhe and Vila da Ponte Sernancelhe is a small ... click here to read more

This house for sale in Dordogne, near Mareuil en Périgord, comes with 1.9 hectares of fenced woodland, a 125 m² barn and a second house to renovate. It sits at the end of a quiet hamlet, so the only traffic you are likely to hear is your own. For a family after space, or a buyer who wants a rural base with room to grow a guest-accommodation project, the combination is hard to find at this price level. ### The House: Five Bedrooms and 186 m² The main house has 186 m² of living space and a layout that suits family life. Downstairs there is a large kitchen, a separate dining room and a living room. Upstairs you will find all five bedrooms and the bathroom, which keeps the sleeping floor self-contained. The condition is good, so you can move in and live here before deciding what, if anything, to change. Heating comes from a water-to-water heat pump that draws on a borehole on the plot. That is worth asking about at a viewing, as running costs and servicing history matter for a house this size. With five bedrooms and only one bathroom, some buyers will want to add a second one. The upstairs space should leave room for that, though you would need a local builder to confirm what is practical. ### Barn, Bread Oven and a Second House to Renovate The outbuildings are what set this house for sale in Dordogne apart from the usual village house with a garden. There is a 33 m² garage and an adjoining barn of roughly 125 m². A barn that size can be a workshop, a storage space for a classic car or a boat, or a covered space for family gatherings. Converting it to living space would need planning permission, so check the rules with the mairie before you plan anything. Then there is the bread oven. It measures 12 m², and the owners ... click here to read more

This single-storey house for sale in Mértola sits in the Alcaria dos Javazes village, with three bedrooms, a stone fireplace and a pergola patio. Whitewashed walls, yellow trim and a schist-stone base give it the look of the region. Everything is on one level: 88 m² of living space on a 200 m² plot. The castle town of Mértola, above the Guadiana river, is about 20 minutes away by car, so shops and restaurants are close while the village stays quiet. The house has a habitation licence and is in good condition. It is not a project to rescue. You could move in, then add your own touches over time. The asking price is €195,000. ### The House: 88 m² on One Level Inside, tiled corridors with arches link the rooms, and the ceilings are traditional beams of cane and wood. The living and dining area is built around a large stone fireplace, the obvious spot for a winter evening when the Alentejo cools down. The rustic wooden kitchen sits under a brick arch and has a gas hob, an oven and an extractor. It is included in the sale. The other furniture, including the bedroom and living room pieces, is not, so you can furnish the place your own way. There are three bedrooms, all with air conditioning, and one bathroom with a bathtub, a separate shower and a wooden vanity unit. A separate laundry area adds practical space that small village houses often lack. Heating and cooling come from the air conditioning, backed by a gas boiler and a gas water heater. Water comes from both a borehole and the mains, and wastewater goes to a septic tank. The energy rating is F, which leaves room to improve efficiency later, subject to the necessary approvals. ### Patio, Yard and Parking At the front, a private patio under a pergola is where br ... click here to read more

This villa for sale in Castro Verde has five bedrooms, a heated indoor pool and separate guest quarters in the historic centre, Alentejo. It is a big house on a town plot, with 606 m² of living space on a 475 m² plot. You can walk to the cafés, shops and daily services, then climb to the upstairs terrace and look out over a protected biosphere nature reserve. ### Inside the Villa: Ground Floor and Upstairs The ground floor is arranged around the kitchen. It is a generous eat-in room with Miele appliances and an induction cooktop, and it opens straight onto a sunny terrace with a built-in grill. Cooking and eating outdoors is easy from spring through autumn. Next door, the laundry room has custom storage cabinets, a folding table and a Miele washer and dryer. The hallway leads to a bedroom with a full ensuite bathroom, useful for guests or for anyone who prefers to avoid stairs. There is also a large office and a separate living room. The art studio opens onto the terrace and has a full wall of walnut cabinets, Santa Catarina terracotta floors and antique azulejo tiles. It would work equally well as a workshop, a library or a second sitting room. The heated indoor pool sits behind glass doors that open onto the private quintal terrace. You can swim in winter and still see the garden. The original staircase with its wrought iron banister takes you upstairs. The master bedroom has its own bathroom, and three more bedrooms share a large bathroom tiled entirely in Estremoz marble. The upstairs terrace is the spot for morning coffee, facing the nature reserve. ### Guest Quarters, Garage and Technical Systems The guest quarters have a separate entrance. They hold two bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room with a small kitch ... click here to read more

This villa for sale in Fethiye sits in the mountain village of Ovacik, with a private pool and a walled 500 m² garden, ten minutes from Ölüdeniz. It is a detached three-storey house with three bedrooms, sold fully furnished and ready to move into. Behind the gate you get shade trees, a pool with sun terraces, and a covered terrace for long lunches. Babadağ rises directly behind the village. ### The Villa: Three Floors and 140 m² The house has 140 m² of living space spread over three floors, and the layout is easy to follow. You enter through a hallway with a guest toilet and a small wash basin. A marble staircase with ornate iron handrails leads upstairs. The ground floor is an open-plan lounge with laminate flooring, a neutral palette and spotlighting. Large patio doors open onto the covered terrace and pool. Through an archway is the fitted kitchen, with oak cabinets, cream worktops, a breakfast bar and modern appliances. A second door from the kitchen lets you carry plates straight out to the poolside. On the first floor are two double bedrooms with ceramic tile floors, which stay cool in summer, and large windows onto the garden. One of them has a private balcony over the pool, which suits morning coffee. A shared bathroom sits between them, with a shower cabin, vanity unit and WC. The top floor holds the third bedroom, an attic room with a sloping wooden ceiling, plus its own bathroom. From here you step onto a roof balcony with views over the valley and the mountains. ### Garden, Pool and Terraces on a 500 m² Plot The plot is walled and gated, so the pool and garden are private. Mature trees give shade and screening from the neighbours, and the planting is established rather than newly laid. The pool has gen ... click here to read more

This villa for sale in Hoek van Holland has 500 m² of living space, an indoor pool and a 3,000 m² garden a short walk from the North Sea. It is a rare amount of room and privacy for a coastal address that is still close to Rotterdam. The house has eight bedrooms, six bathrooms and a separate studio. It was comprehensively renovated in 2021 and is in good condition. It suits a large family, or a buyer who wants a coastal base with space for friends and visitors. ### Villa for Sale in Hoek van Holland: The House The main living room is the first thing you notice. It has high ceilings and exposed timber beams, and a wood-burning stove for cold evenings after a walk through the woods and dunes. A conservatory runs along the garden side and brings in daylight, so the interior and the planting feel connected even in a grey Dutch winter. The kitchen is open plan and flows into the dining and living areas. It has a kitchen island and stone countertops, so whoever is cooking stays part of the room. The house also has a fireplace, air conditioning, a walk-in closet and a spacious garage. Upstairs and around the house you have eight bedrooms, four of them with en-suite bathrooms. Guests and teenagers can have real privacy. A self-contained studio with its own kitchenette is ideal for an au pair, visiting parents or a long-staying friend. ### Indoor Pool, Sauna and Gym The indoor swimming pool is the feature that sets this house apart from other coastal properties in the Netherlands. A counter-current system lets you swim laps in a small space, and the pool area looks out over the private garden. Next to it is a wellness area with an infrared sauna and a Turkish steam bath, and there is also a fitness room. The North Sea is ... click here to read more

This chalet for sale in Tretten looks over the Lågen river from a 2,212 m² plot, a short drive from Hafjell and Kvitfjell. The house dates from 1946 and has been kept up and updated over the years. It has three bedrooms, a wood-burning stove and a large wooden terrace facing the water. At 119,500 EUR it is a practical way into a holiday home in Innlandet, with alpine skiing close by in winter and river, lake and forest trails in summer. ### The Chalet: 133 m² Built in 1946 The main house has 133 m² of living space and is in good condition. Large windows in the living room frame the river and the hills beyond, and doors lead straight from the room onto the terrace. There is space for a sofa group and a long dining table, and the wood-burning stove does the work on evenings when the cold comes down after a day on the slopes. The kitchen has generous counter space and an open sightline to the dining area, with a breakfast nook by the window for slow morning coffee. A hatch in the kitchen floor leads down to the basement, which holds several storage rooms and a technical room. That is useful space for skis, bikes and everything else a mountain house collects. There are three bedrooms. The main bedroom takes a double bed and a wardrobe, and one of the others is set up with twin beds and storage furniture. One bedroom looks out over Losna and the valley. The house has one bathroom, plus a separate laundry and utility room with room to wash and dry clothes, which comes in handy after a wet-weather hike. ### Garden, Terrace and Outbuildings on 2,212 m² The plot slopes gently and is well kept. Wide lawns, flower beds, ornamental shrubs, mature trees and berry bushes give the garden a settled, grown-in feel. A greenhouse and ... click here to read more

This four-bedroom villa for sale in Laguna Phuket gives you a private pool, a garden and open views over the golf course in Thalang. The house was completed in 2005 and is in good condition. It has 422 m² of living space on a 930 m² plot, which is a lot of room for a home inside a managed resort community. Four en-suite-sized bedroom and bathroom pairings, a maid's room and a separate laundry room make it easy to run, whether you live here full time or only a few months a year. ### The Villa and Its 930 m² Plot With four bedrooms and four bathrooms, everyone in a family or a group of friends can have their own space. The 422 m² of built area leaves room for separate living zones, so one person can read while others are out by the water. The listing also mentions a maid's room and a dedicated laundry room. Both are practical in Phuket, where a house this size needs regular care and where many owners employ help. Outside, the private swimming pool is the centre of daily life. The garden surrounds the house, and the view runs over the greenery to the golf course. Morning swims before the heat builds and evenings on the terrace are what this setting is made for. Two cars can park privately on the property. The seller states that a golf membership is included. If you play, that is a real saving, and it is worth asking for the exact terms, transfer conditions and any annual fees before you commit. ### Living in Laguna Phuket, Thalang Laguna Phuket is a large, landscaped community on the west coast, in Thalang district. It is built around lagoons and fairways, and it is home to well-known resorts such as Banyan Tree and Angsana. Bang Tao Beach, one of the longest beaches on the island, is only a short drive away. Boat Av ... click here to read more

This furnished chalet for sale in Rogaland sits just outside Helleland, with a south-facing deck and a bathing spot a five-minute walk away. It was built in 2014 at Rødland and is sold furnished, as shown at the viewing, so you can take over straight away. The chalet has 85 m² of living space on two floors, two bedrooms downstairs and sleeping places for eight. Norwegians would call it a hytte. For a buyer from abroad, it works as a low-fuss holiday home in Rogaland, close to lakes, hiking terrain and fishing water. ### The Chalet: Layout and Finish You come in through a roomy hallway that leads to the two ground-floor bedrooms. One has a sliding-door wardrobe, which helps when guests stay for more than a weekend. The bathroom is modern, with a tiled floor, underfloor heating and connections for both a washing machine and a tumble dryer. The living room is the main space. It is large enough for a sofa area and a proper dining table, and the big south-facing windows bring in light for most of the day. A wood-burning stove stands between the living room and the kitchen and is visible from both. On a cold evening it heats the whole room, and it also works as a divider between the two areas. The kitchen has an island, an integrated fridge/freezer, an oven, a microwave and a dishwasher. Cooking for a full house will not be a struggle. Upstairs there are two furnished rooms, one set up as a loft lounge with extra beds and the other as a bedroom. This floor is not approved for permanent habitation, so think of it as space for children, teenagers or visiting friends rather than as year-round living area. ### Deck, Garden and the 608 m² Plot From the living room you step straight onto a large deck that catches the sun and ... click here to read more

This house for sale in Preignac, in the Sauternes wine country, looks straight over the vines of Château d'Yquem from a 1900 Girondine home with a pool. The village sits on the Garonne, a short drive from the Sauternes and Barsac vineyards and about 40 minutes from Bordeaux. The house has 200 m² of living space, four bedrooms and almost 2,000 m² of garden behind a gated entrance. It is in good condition, so you can move in and spend the first harvest season at the table, not on a building site. ### The House: 200 m² of Girondine Character Built in 1900, this is a traditional Gironde house, and it still looks the part. The ground floor keeps its original terracotta floor tiles, the kind you find in old village houses across the department, worn smooth and warm underfoot. Here you have a sitting room, a dining room and a kitchen, with a fireplace for the colder months when the vineyards are bare and the fog sits low over the Garonne. Upstairs are the four bedrooms, with two bathrooms in the house. The seller's description suggests the upper floor is flexible, with a possible fifth room, so it could take a home office or a studio if you only need three or four beds. For a family, that means space for children and visitors without anyone sleeping in the living room. ### Garden, Pool and 2,000 m² of Land The plot is close to 2,000 m² and includes mature trees, flowering shrubs and lawns. There is a swimming pool, and the terrace beside it faces the vineyard view, so that is where you will end up for most summer meals. Picture a late breakfast outside, with the rows of Sauternes vines in front of you and the pool still in shade. A garage of about 30 m² gives you covered parking and storage for bikes, garden tools or a f ... click here to read more

This house for sale in Massarosa sits in the Quiesa hills with a pool, 70 olive trees and views over Lake Massaciuccoli toward the sea. Renovated in 2020, it is a 191 m² country house on 2,299 m² of terraced land, about 25 minutes from Lucca and 40 from Pisa airport. The layout is unusual and useful. The house runs over two levels, each with its own front door, so you can live in one and host in the other, or let one floor while keeping the second for yourself. If you would rather have a single large home, the two floors can be joined. ### The House: Two Floors, Two Entrances The upper floor is where you will probably spend your mornings. It has a living room with a reading corner, a kitchenette, a bathroom with a window and a shower, and a double bedroom with windows on two sides, so you get both sunrise and sunset. The windows are oriented toward the landscape, and the views follow you from room to room. Downstairs there is a generous open-plan living area with an open kitchen, a second double bedroom and another bathroom with a window and shower. It works as a guest apartment, a space for extended family, or a self-contained holiday let. The renovation kept the Tuscan character. You will find exposed wooden beams, wood and lime flooring and handcrafted double-glazed windows. The condition is good, so this is a house to move into rather than a project to plan. ### Pool, Terraces and Olive Grove Most of the living happens outside. Several covered terraces give you shade for long lunches, and the terraced gardens are framed by Mediterranean planting. The panoramic pool has a wooden sun deck and looks out over the same valley and lake view as the house. The land is practical as well as pleasant. A recently built p ... click here to read more

This 4-bedroom house for sale near Tamarindo sits on a 1,762 m² plot in a private enclave of five homes in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste. Casa Mango de Isarocca was built in 2022 and is sold furnished, so you could arrive with a suitcase and be settled by evening. It is part of Finca Isarocca, a small gated-style community where you share the lane with only four other households. Tamarindo's beaches and restaurants are about five minutes away by car, but you drive home to a quiet, green rural setting. ### The House: 241 m² on One Level The house is a contemporary single-storey build with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Of the 241 m² in total, around 161 m² is interior and about 80 m² is covered terrace. That terrace is the real living room in this climate. Large windows and sliding doors open the main living area to the garden, so the house stays bright and you can see greenery from most rooms. The kitchen has stone or concrete countertops, plenty of cabinets and modern appliances, with a laundry and storage room right beside it. Air conditioning, fiber-optic internet, cable or satellite TV and community water are all in place. That matters if you plan to work remotely from Costa Rica for part of the year. Outside there is a 45 m² garage plus open parking for more than four vehicles, and a BBQ area for the long evenings. ### Garden, Pool and a 1,762 m² Plot The covered terrace looks over a swimming pool and tropical garden. Mature trees fill the grounds, including large mango, papaya and lemon trees. You can pick fruit for breakfast and still have a good deal of shade to sit in. At roughly 0.44 acre, the plot is large for this area. The seller says there is room for one or two guest houses, which could suit extended fa ... click here to read more

This country house for sale in Perugia stands on 7,000 m² at Fontignano, with a private pool and 150 organic olive trees. It is a stone house from the early 20th century, renovated in 2005, and it sits at the end of a short unpaved road, so the loudest neighbours are the birds. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 188 m² of living space make it big enough for a family, or for a second home in Italy that regularly fills with guests. ### The House: Stone Walls, Beams and Terracotta The façades are original stone with green window frames, and a genuine red English telephone booth stands outside. It is a quirky detail, and most visitors photograph it before they reach the front door. Inside, the layout runs over two floors. Downstairs you find a living room with a wood-burning stove, a kitchen with an exposed stone wall, a full bathroom and a room that works as a study or a small fourth bedroom. There is also a recreation room, currently set up with foosball and chess, which is handy for rainy afternoons and restless teenagers. Upstairs are three double bedrooms and two more bathrooms. One bedroom opens onto a terrace facing the Umbrian countryside, which is where the morning coffee will end up. Exposed wooden beams and terracotta floors run through the house, and the condition is good after the 2005 renovation. ### Pool, Terrace and a Working Olive Grove Outside, a wooden pergola and a paved terrace give you shaded space for long lunches. The private courtyard holds a 6 x 12 m in-ground pool with a paved solarium, and a barbecue area is close by. A stone outbuilding, now used for storage, has room for tools, bikes or garden furniture over the winter. The plot of about 7,000 m² includes an organic olive grove of 150 pro ... click here to read more

This thatched house for sale in Monasterboice, County Louth, sits on 1.09 acres with stone outbuildings, a woodland garden and a paddock. You reach it along a cul-de-sac off the old Drogheda to Dunleer road, then cross a gravelled courtyard to a whitewashed farmhouse with a painted front door and a traditional thatched roof. Inside there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms across 150 m², with exposed beams, lime-rendered walls and original stone floors. The house is in good condition, so this is a home to move into rather than a project to start. The real scope for work lies outside, in the old farm buildings. ### Inside the Thatched Farmhouse The kitchen is the room everyone will gravitate to. It is built around a traditional range and an open-hearth fireplace, with bespoke cabinetry and a utility room alongside for the everyday jobs. The main reception room has a second open-hearth fireplace, more exposed beams and original joinery. It is a room for winter evenings with the fire lit. A separate study gives you a spot for a home office or a reading room. The ground-floor bathroom completes the downstairs. Upstairs, the accommodation sits right under the thatch. The main bedroom has an en suite and looks out over the garden. Two further bedrooms keep their exposed roof timbers and original detailing, which suits family stays or visiting friends. ### Courtyard, Outbuildings and Land A range of stone outbuildings is arranged around the courtyard. They offer potential for sympathetic restoration, subject to planning permission. Given how close the Boyne Valley is, some buyers may also look at tourism-related or ancillary uses, again subject to the necessary consents. Behind the house is a mature woodland garden tha ... click here to read more

This cabin for sale in Rennebu, Trøndelag, sleeps seven across the main house and a detached annex, with car access to the door and hiking trails close by. Built in 1975 and in good condition, it is a simple, practical holiday home on a 599 m² plot. The asking price is €75,200, and the layout makes it easy to start using from the first weekend. ### The Cabin: 45 m² Inside, Sleeping Up to Seven The main cabin has 45 m² of internal living area, or 54 m² including 9 m² of external space. The living room is big enough for a sofa corner and a dining table, and large windows keep it bright. The kitchen is a traditional cabin kitchen with generous worktop space and storage, which helps on longer stays when you cook every evening. There are three bedrooms in the main cabin, enough for up to five people. The main bedroom takes a double bed. The other two have bunk beds and single beds, so children and friends are easy to place. A detached annex adds two more sleeping places and brings the total to seven. Older kids or visiting guests will like having a door of their own to close. Facilities are basic, as you would expect from a 1975 cabin. The bathroom is a wash area with a sink and storage, and a separate outbuilding holds the outdoor toilet and a storage shed. Heating comes from a wood-burning stove, but the current stove is defective. The new owner will need to replace it, so treat that as the first job and budget for it, especially if you plan to visit in winter. ### Plot, Veranda and Parking The 599 m² plot is a garden with room for children to play, for some gardening, or just for a chair in the sun. It sits in a sunny, secluded spot surrounded by open cultural landscape and forest, so neighbors are not close enough t ... click here to read more

This furnished four-bedroom house for sale in Guanacaste stands in La Garita Nueva, Santa Cruz, about 15 minutes' drive from Tamarindo. The house has 270 m² of living space on two floors and four bathrooms. It sits on a fully walled 572 m² plot with a remote-controlled electric gate. Condition is good and it is sold with its furnishings, so a family can move in, or an owner can start planning rentals, without a single shopping trip. Beaches, supermarkets and a private school are all a short drive away, yet the street itself is quiet. ### The House: 270 m² Over Two Floors Two bedrooms are on the ground floor, each around 24 m² with its own full bathroom and built-in closets. They suit older relatives, guests or teenagers who like their independence. Upstairs, the main suite covers about 50 m² and comes with a full bathroom and a walk-in closet. The fourth bedroom is a 17 m² studio-style room with a closet, and it could just as easily become a home office. All four bedrooms have air conditioning, which you will appreciate in Guanacaste's dry-season heat. The kitchen is the biggest room in the house at 38 m². It has a large island, a gas stove with oven, a refrigerator with ice maker and a water filtration system. It opens onto the dining area, where a wooden table seats six and the air conditioning reaches too. The 25 m² living room has a television and high-speed internet. You also get a guest bathroom, a laundry area and a patio or balcony. Outside, the garden is enclosed by a prefabricated perimeter wall, and there is secured parking and a BBQ area for long evening meals. Stone and concrete countertops inside keep day-to-day upkeep simple. The house is connected to community water. ### Living in La Garita Nueva, B ... click here to read more

This villa for sale in Palmela gives you five bedrooms and 302 m² of living space on a 618 m² plot in Quinta do Anjo, south of Lisbon. The asking price is €530,000. That works out at roughly €1,750 per m² of living area, a figure worth keeping in mind when you compare homes across the Setúbal Peninsula. The villa is in good condition, so you can plan around moving in rather than around a building site. Most houses of this size within easy reach of Lisbon cost a good deal more closer to the capital. ### The Villa: Five Bedrooms and 302 m² of Living Space Three hundred square metres is a lot of house. Five bedrooms and three bathrooms mean a family can spread out, and two couples sharing a holiday home won't queue for the shower. Guests can come for a full week and still have a door to close. The plot measures 618 m². That is enough ground to keep the property private and easy to look after, but not so much that it turns into a weekend job. If you lock up and fly home for a month, the maintenance stays manageable. The listing doesn't mention a pool, garage or terrace, so ask for those details before you book a viewing. We would rather you know exactly what is and isn't there than find out on the day. Ask about the layout, the heating and cooling, and the orientation of the main rooms, because in this climate those matter far more than the kitchen tiles. ### Living in Quinta do Anjo and the Palmela Area Quinta do Anjo is a practical, lived-in town in the municipality of Palmela, not a resort. You get supermarkets, cafés and everyday services close by, and Portuguese neighbours who live here all year. For a buyer who wants to belong somewhere rather than visit a holiday enclave, that is a real advantage. It is also ho ... click here to read more

This 3-bedroom villa for sale in Bangtao, Phuket, comes fully furnished with a private pool, a garden and the beach about five minutes away. It sits in the Pasak area of Thalang district, on the island's west coast side. You could land at the airport, drop your bags and be swimming in your own pool the same evening. The asking price is about €374,000. ### The Villa: 203 m² Over Two Floors This is a semi-detached villa, so one wall is shared with its neighbour. In return you get a generous 203 m² of built space on a 258 m² plot, spread over two storeys. There are three bedrooms and three bathrooms, which means guests or family are not queuing in the morning. The house is sold fully furnished, so the practical work of fitting out a home is already done. The villa was completed in 2009 and is listed in good condition. As with any house of that age in a tropical climate, a buyer should still plan a proper inspection of the roof, the pool equipment, the air conditioning and the plumbing before committing. Covered parking for one car is included. ### Pool, Garden and Waterfront Setting The private pool and the garden are what turn this from a house into a place to spend your days. Think of a swim before breakfast, then a long lunch outside with the garden around you. The property data also lists the home as waterfront. Ask the agent exactly which stretch of water is meant and how close it sits to the plot, so you know what to expect from the view and the setting. ### Living in Bangtao: Beach, Shops and Airport Bangtao Beach is about five minutes away, and it is one of the longest stretches of sand on Phuket's west coast. Boat Avenue and the Central lifestyle mall are both roughly a five-minute drive, so supermarkets, ca ... click here to read more

This one-bedroom apartment for sale in Antalya sits in Altintas, Aksu, about five minutes from Antalya Airport and ten from Lara Beach. It is a 60 m² home in a small new building of just 22 apartments, priced at 95,000 EUR. For anyone who wants a base on the Turkish Mediterranean that can be locked up and left between visits, a short airport run matters more than almost any other feature. ### The Apartment: 60 m² with Balcony or Terrace The layout is open plan. An American-style kitchen, fully fitted, runs straight into the lounge, so whoever is cooking is still part of the conversation. Large windows bring in plenty of daylight and look out over the surrounding landscape, with the Taurus Mountains as the backdrop. Interiors are finished in neutral tones with recessed lighting, which makes furnishing easy: almost anything will fit the look. The bedroom has laminate flooring and one large window. The bathroom is tiled floor to ceiling and has modern sanitaryware and storage. Air conditioning and satellite and cable TV are included, and a private balcony or terrace extends the living space. That is where you will have your morning coffee from April through October, and probably in the shoulder months too. ### The Building and Its Facilities The development is a single six-storey block with 22 apartments. That is small by Antalya standards, where many complexes run to hundreds of units, and it usually means quieter corridors and a pool that never feels crowded. Residents share an outdoor swimming pool with sun terraces, a separate children's pool, a fully equipped gym, a secure car park and lifts. Private security is on site around the clock, backed by CCTV. For a second home, that kind of managed security is reassuri ... click here to read more

This stone country home for sale in Todi, Umbria, sits on 1.1 hectares with a private pool and a roof terrace looking over the valley. It stands just outside the hamlet of Torregentile at the end of a quiet country road, with one neighbouring property and otherwise open hills around it. The same local family has looked after the house since 1980, and it shows: exposed wooden beams and terracotta floors run right through the building, and the stonework is in good condition. It is a house for people who want an Umbrian country life without being cut off from town. Todi's main square is about ten minutes away by car, yet the evenings here are quiet enough to hear the garden. ### The House, Room by Room The ground floor starts with a sitting room built around a traditional open fireplace, the obvious place to be on a cool Umbrian evening. Through an open arched doorway you reach the separate kitchen, which keeps cooking apart from the living space but still lets the cook talk to everyone in the next room. One bedroom and a bathroom complete the ground floor. The bedroom opens directly onto a veranda covered in wisteria, so a first coffee can be taken outside in your slippers, looking over the garden. That makes it a practical room for older relatives or guests who prefer to avoid stairs. A steep wooden staircase leads up to three more bedrooms and the second bathroom. Windows on this level look out over the Umbrian countryside. At the end of the corridor a roof terrace overlooks the pool and the valley beyond, and it is the spot you will probably claim at sunset. In total the house has 194 m² of living space, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. ### Garden, Pool and 1.1 Hectares The plot measures about 11,000 m². Mature t ... click here to read more

This chalet for sale in Rygge, Østfold, stands at the water's edge with west-facing sea views and a private boat slip a short walk away. It is a 1965 cabin of 56 m² on a leased plot of 2,008 m², in good condition and ready to use. The sun reaches the terraces early and stays late, so evenings end with the sunset over the water. ### The Chalet: Layout and Light The plan is simple and easy to live in. You come in through an entrance hall, with the kitchen, living room, bathroom and two bedrooms beyond it. Internal usable area is 52 m², and the total built area is 56 m². The living room has large windows facing the sea, and a fireplace for cooler evenings. The kitchen is placed so that whoever is cooking still has the view, with plenty of storage and worktop space. Both bedrooms have high ceilings and room for large beds and wardrobes, which is not something you can say about every small cabin. The bathroom has a shower with glass doors, a floor-mounted toilet and a modern vanity with an integrated sink. There is also a dedicated niche for a washing machine, which makes a week-long stay easier. ### Terraces, Garden and Annex Most of the living happens outside. Terraces and balconies add up to 110 m², and the largest is a wooden deck on the lower part of the plot. It suits long dinners and Sunday afternoons with friends. A large awning gives shade on hot days. The lawn is well kept, there is a flagpole, and the garden has space for children to play or for someone who likes to potter with plants. On the plot you will also find a small annex of 4 m². It is furnished as an extra guest room today and could just as easily hold storage. It is not approved for permanent residence, so treat it as a bonus rather than a second ... click here to read more