Live by the sea in sunny Greece for the same price as Newbridge 3-bed

It might be a sign of the level of property prices in Ireland - or just value for money abroad if you know a good handyman!

A comparison of property prices has highlighted that for the same money you could live in a seaside Greek terraced home with balconies - as on the Standhouse Road in Newbridge.

Kelly-Hudson Properties is seeking €249,000 for this three-bedroom house on Standhouse Road in Newbridge, Co Kildare.

However for €1,000 more (€250,000) you could be the owner of a terraced home overlooking the Greek coast near Athens, according to the Irish Times. 

This villa-style property spans 144sq m (1,550sq ft) and is perched on the Saronic Gulf which connects with the Aegean Sea.

The house has a living room with fireplace, a kitchen (not fitted yet), three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

There is an extra 60sq m (645.8sq ft) of space that still needs work.

There are terraces, a barbecue and parking in the garden.

France 

For the same money, you could live in stone house near La Rouchelle in France which sits on nearly a hectare of gardens and has a swimming pool!

Italy 

In a similar price range is a property between Genoa and Florence in Italy which contains three apartments.

The ground floor flat (which needs work) has a living/dining room with fireplace, kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom, stores and external toilet.

The first-floor apartment has a living room with fireplace, kitchen, three bedrooms, a bathroom and terrace.

On the second floor is a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, a dressing room, bathroom and terrace.