This 32-apartment complex on the grounds of the Golf Club Paradiso del Garda, in Castelnuovo del Garda provides a home abroad that combines history and culture as well as sport and the great outdoors.

The properties comprise fully furnished one- or twobed apartments , while a key attraction will be those views of Mount Baldo down to Lake Garda.

The complex is a one-hour drive from Verona (and Brescia airport) and is also close to the Gardaland theme park (second in size only to Euro Disney).

According to the agent, the 18-hole championship golf course is obviously an attraction, but facilities also include a private swimming pool, while on Lake Garda there are a range of water sports, from sailing to windsurfing.

Apartments from Euro202,000 to Euro337,000 through Savills Hamilton Osborne King 01 6181 300; www. savills. ie.