Interview – Buying a 1€ House in Sicily: Developing a Community Kitchen, Renovating, and More!
Interview – Buying a 1€ House in Sicily: Developing a Community Kitchen, Renovating, and More! Happy Tuesday, Escapists! I am sure many of us have seen the CNN articles advertising 1€ houses for sale in Italy and are very intrigued about the people and realities behind it – so today I am sharing a wonderful […]
Beautifully Renovated 12th Century Feudal Castle on 9 Acres of Land with Moats – Moulins, France – €378,000
Happy Monday! A beautifully renovated 12th century feudal castle on 9 acres of land, with moats! Close to Moulins, in central France. Properties like this are why I started this project. How can something this perfect and beautiful first of all A) exist and B) be so affordable?! I’m smitten and deeply envious of whomever […]
Bargain Friday! Historic Village Home Circa 1885 With Enclosed Garden in Beautiful Castle Town of Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal – €110,000
Happy Bargain Friday! A historic Portuguese home circa 1885 with enclosed garden, located in the beautiful village (with castle!) of Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal! This home has beautiful proportions and plenty of space for guests, at over 1450 sq. ft. of living space. I love the original stone floor in the entry of the home, marking the […]
Beautiful Island House on Corfu with Garden, Terrace and Views of the Sea – Kassiopi, Corfu, Greece – €350,000
Happy Thursday! A beautiful island home in Corfu, Greece with large terrace, garden, and views of the sea! I’m in the mood for warm weather, fresh breezes, sun, long evenings with a fire and a glass of wine with friends and family. Dreaming of a summer here after the pandemic finally ends! From the listing […]
Partially Renovated 12th Century Chateau on 29 Acres of Land with Spring – Mirande, Gers, France – €330,000
Happy Wednesday! A partially renovated 12th century château on TWENTY NINE acres of land with a spring, located in the Gers, France! Bringing you another château daydream – this time with video tour provided! This château is move-in ready, with half of the structure well-renovated. The rest can be completed with time. Surrounded by 29 […]
Four Bedroom Townhouse on the Walls of Medieval Tuscan Town with Panoramic Views – Anghiari, Arezzo, Italy – €185,000
Happy Tuesday! A four bedroom townhouse on the walls of Anghiari, a medieval town in Arezzo, Italy. I imagine living here would feel like you’ve stepped into a time machine, surrounded by walls dating back to the 13th century. I would be tempted to keep watch from the top windows for approaching armies or knights […]
Sweet and Historic Small Dutch House Circa 1835 with Lots of Character – Colijnsplaat, Netherlands – €165,000
Happy Monday! A sweet and historic small Dutch house circa 1835 with lots of character in Colijnsplaat, Netherlands. This little home is so cute, the perfect one-bedroom abode. I love that the owner has maximized the space so well – that closet! – and combined it with modern comforts like underfloor heating, all while maintaining […]
Interview: Renovating in the South of France: Château de Capelle
Happy Friday! I have a special post to share today. Sunita from the lovely @chateaudecapelle shares the story of how she and her family bought a 30-year abandoned château in the South of France, to renovate into a beautiful family home! I hope you enjoy the interview. You can follow the journey at Château de […]
12th Century French Castle with Generous Walled Garden – Fleurance, Gers, France – €388,000
Happy Thursday! A 12th Century French castle with generous walled garden located in a small village in the Gers! A beautiful structure in great condition – the 3/4 acre walled garden perfect for romantic roses or kitchen garden, plenty of space for kids and dogs to run around safely – five bedrooms! Turret! From the […]
Tuscan “Rustico” with View of the Sea and Two Acres with Vineyard and Olive Trees – Pietrasanta, Lucca, Italy – €300,000
Happy Wednesday! A rustic Tuscan home with view of the sea and two acres of land with vineyard and olive trees! Located in lovely Pietrasanta, Lucca, this hillside home is full of original character and antique furnishings. The two-acre parcel of land with olive trees and small vineyard is so exciting! I love the large […]