Property around the world: The best of the rest

French fancy: Pézanes, Languedoc, France

Price: from £162,000

They say: The ancient Distillerie Des Templiers is being sympathetically renovated into 20 apartments, a gourmet restaurant, bar and spa.

We say: Attractive historic building in the centre of a charming town, the properties are sold on a leaseback basis and are primarily aimed at investors.

0871 218 2103; www.garrigae.com

Sweet home: Villas Valriche, Mauritius

Price: from £635,560

They say: This former sugar estate on the south west coast of Mauritius will have 288 villas in 525 acres of grounds.

We say: Properties vary from two to four bedrooms and owners will have access to first-class facilities.

020-7584 3050; www.villasvalriche.com

Malteaser: Xewkija, Gozo

Price: £332,600

They say: Traditional farmhouse restored to a high standard. The property offers four bedrooms, and swimming pool with terrace.

We say: Gozo is a short ferry ride from Malta. This huge property in the typical local style with an internal courtyard that provides seclusion.

0121-616 5108; www.investabroadproperties.com