Where: Perinaldo, Liguria, Italy Price: /210,000 This one-bed, two-storey detached residence just outside the village of Perinaldo requires renovation, but comes with outstanding views of the surrounding mountains and the Italian Riviera 15kms away. The semibasement level could be transformed into two new rooms with a porch.

Existing accommodation comprises a first floor sittingroom; kitchen; bedroom and bathroom. Set on 12,000sq m of land, including an orchard, olive groves and vineyard, there is potential to extend. There is also a very large garage to the side, plus a good approach road to the property. Services include electricity and running water.

For more details: Liguria Properties 00390-184 541764

FRENCH VILLA WITH LARGE POOL AND FRUIT TREES

Where: The Var, France Price: /630,000 The Var is one of the greenest and loveliest regions of the South of France. This three-bed, gated villa is five minutes from Flayosc village, near the town of Draguignan, and approximately one hour, 15 minutes drive from Nice and Toulon airports respectively. Accommodation compries a large living/diningroom; breakfastroom, utilityroom, three en-suite bedrooms; first floor lounge with balcony; mezzanine and gallery. There is a double garage, while an undoubted feature is the extra large, illuminated swimming pool, barbecue and summer kitchen - all surrounded by gardens densely planted with fruit.

For more details: Property Partners KBA 01-6282111

CZECH APARTMENTS IN HISTORIC CITY CENTRE

Where: Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic Price: From /170,000 Just five minutes walk from historic Wenceslas Square in the centre of the 'golden city' of Prague is this block of apartments in a renovated, six-storey building. There are six studio apartments to choose from, plus one one-bed or three two-beds. Solid wooden floors feature throughout and sizes of apartments on offer range from 29sqm to 107sqm. If location is your main concern, these aparments couldn't be better situated.Vinohrady was developed in the 19th century as one of the city's main residential areas with some of Prague's best restaurants and cafes and within a short walk of a major tram and metro stop.

For more details: Aquavista 0044-1580 850 170 email: info@aquavista. com www. worldpropertyshop. com

SPANISH VILLA WITH POOL AND BARBECUE TERRACE

Where: Puerto del Carmen, 35510, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain Price: /375,000 This detached villa is located in central Puerto del Carmen, a popular tourist destination, and near all amenities. For the sunseeker, there is a large, solarheated splash pool on the sunbathing terrace, plus a built-in barbecue and al fresco dining area. All around are lush gardens, while from the balcony are views of the sea, mountains and distant islands. Accommodation at entrance level comprises a hall, three double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, and main bathroom. On the first floor is a split-level salon/diningroom with full height patio doors, a fully fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, second bathroom and laundry patio. The property is sold fully fitted and furnished.

For more details: Real Estate Lanzarote 0034-9285 12428 www. estatelanz. com