We've rounded up five beautiful houses across Europe where you can enjoy a bolthole but still have plenty of change from £500,000.
International property guides
The 10 most spectacular properties for sale in the world right now
We've trawled the globe to find the best properties on the market, from a private South Pacific island to a painstaking homage to the Alhambra Palace.
New York’s highest penthouse for sale at $40m, with views that are truly priceless
This $40 million apartment in one of New York's tallest skyscrapers is literally dizzying.
The Guinness family’s incredible estate outside Dublin goes up for sale
Penny Churchill takes an in-depth look at one of Ireland's most astonishing properties: a vast and glorious estate just a few miles outside Dublin.
Fancy a breath of fresh Eire? Six fabulous country houses in Ireland
Penny Churchill takes a look at the Irish rural property market, and sees plenty of encouraging signs.
The perfect Tuscan villa? 6 beds, pool, and just over £300,000
This glorious property in Tuscany seems to have it all: beautiful inside and out, with plenty of space for guests to relax and enjoy the Italian countryside. And it is…
12 luxury properties for sale in the sun
From the depths of a British winter, we can but dream (and plan future travels).
The Donald Trump effect: who will be the winners in the international property markets?
What impact will Donald Trump's unexpected election victory have on the US and UK property markets? Country Life canvassed opinions from agents across the market to gauge their initial views…
6 beautiful Barbados properties for sale
From plantation pads to coral-stone romance, Barbados isn’t popular for nothing.
Ski property: which resort should I invest in?
Liquidity, length of season and what happens beyond the slopes are three major factors affecting today’s ski-property-buying decisions.
6 sensational Caribbean properties for sale
Welcome to paradise, where colonial splendour meets up-and-coming contemporary by the deep-blue sea.
Brexit winners: the 5 best European cities to invest in property
A crop of international cities looks set to see a rise in demand as a result of the EU referendum, finds Carla Passino.
Country Life International Autumn 2016
From America's prime vineyards to the best places to invest post-Brexit, Country Life International Autumn 2016 is jammed full of amazing ideas for your next holiday home.
Winter in Mallorca
Mallorca has succeeded in establishing itself as a year-round destination and this is opening up international interest in the unspoilt north-east of the island, finds Arabella Youens.
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Destination: France
From truffle-hunting in the oak forests of Périgord to Calvados-tasting in Normandy, there’s a house for every season in France, says Arabella Youens
Welcome to your Caribbean Hideout – Christophe Harbour
A new kind of luxury destination is emerging on the Caribbean island of St Kitts
The hidden Riviera
Coastal Languedoc combines the joys of viticulture with waterside living in an area that isn’t just a playground for holidaymakers.
Luxury property for sale in Portugal
Why is it that the long-established second-home resorts in the Algarve have managed to steer mostly clear of the ill winds of the recession?
Beautiful houses on Barbados for sale
For those who want their own piece of the island, there are plenty of options available, with attractions such as golf courses, polo pitches and, of course, sea views