Mediterranean Living! Off-the-Grid Beachfront Bungalow on Beautiful Island of Rab in Croatia – €415,000!
Happy Tuesday! Mediterranean paradise! Off-the-grid beachfront bungalow on the beautiful island of Rab, in Croatia! Can you imagine walking onto the beach with a coffee in the mornings? Maybe spending your days writing novels while looking out onto a stunning Mediterranean view, going into town for a meal at a little bistro, then back home […]
Cozy Basque Farmhouse in Move-In Condition on 28 ACRES of Organic-Certified Farmland – Tardets Sorholus, France – €296,000
Good Monday morning! A cozy Basque farmhouse on 28 ACRES of organic-certified farmland! Comes with milking and cheese-making facilities, plus two stone barns. Producing organic goat cheese on your own farmstead seems like such a beautiful and way to live. It would be hard work, but the rewards would be self-sufficiency, an outdoor-oriented lifestyle, and […]
Interview: Frugal Living in the French Countryside
Good morning! Is moving to the French countryside something you’re dreaming about? Read on for the story of someone who did! I hope it inspires you. After posting an old 13-bedroom hotel for sale for only €55,000 in Bujaleuf, France several weeks ago, I began browsing the geotag and discovered Laura’s account @frugalfrance. Her bio […]
Bargain Friday! Village House in the South of France with Terrace Looking Out to Charming Views – Lunas, France – €66,600
Happy Bargain Friday! A village house in the south of France with terrace looking out to charming views! The listing mentions this village is admired by artists, and now I am dreaming about moving here and supporting myself solely through the sale of paintings. For the price of the property, and with enough digital savvy, […]
Cozy Rural Thatched Cottage in Scotland, with Additional B-Listed Cottage to be Restored – Tullicro, Aberfeldy – £225,000
Good Thursday morning! A rural thatched cottage in Scotland with additional B-listed cottage to be restored! This little property has me dreaming of a cozy country life in Scotland. Beautiful rural scenery, but still accessible to schools and conveniences. One hour’s drive from Perth. While living in the snug Garden Cottage, you could slowly restore […]
Historic 19th Century Wine Trader’s Estate with Stables, Garden, and Winery, 1.5 Hours From Paris – Breteuil, France – €260,000
Good Tuesday morning! A historic 19th century wine trader’s estate with stables, garden, and winery, 1.5 hours’ drive from Paris. What a beautiful property with a fascinating history! The listing contains rich detail and is worth the read. From the listing on Patrice Besse: Located in the heart of Breteuil in the Oise, the property […]
Greek Island Living! Waterfront Cycladic Boat House in Need of Renovation – Seralia, Sifnos, Greece – €150,000
Happy Monday, Escapists! Greek island living! Waterfront Cycladic boat house in need of renovation on Sifnos island in Greece! I normally don’t post properties in need of serious renovation but this is an exception. I would love waking up and having a coffee in the morning on that platform, or a glass of wine and […]
Bargain Friday! Cute and Practical Village House with Garden in Quiet Hamlet Close to Picturesque Town with Shops, Schools, and Services – St Martial de Valette, France – €88,000
Bargain Friday! A cute and practical village house with garden, close to shops, schools, and services in picturesque area of the Dordogne! This house has me dreaming of a real, full life in France. I can imagine moving here with a young family, and settling fully into French life. For the price, it would be […]
Beautiful 7-Bedroom Portuguese Manor House Circa 1937 Set on Ten Acres with Olive and Fruit Trees, Well – São Martinho da Cortiça, Portugal – €249,000
Happy Wednesday! A beautiful 7-bedroom Portuguese manor house circa 1937! Set on ten acres with olive trees, fruit trees, and a well. This house is beautiful, with so much potential! Set on ten acres of land with its own source of water, you could turn this into a nearly self-sustainable property – just add some […]
French Countryside Château Built in 1636 With Eight Bedrooms, Three Acres of Meadow and Gardens with 200 Year Old Lime Trees! – Ouroux-en-Morvan, France – €450,000
Good Tuesday morning! A French countryside château built in 1636 on three acres of meadows and gardens with 200-year old lime trees! Eight bedrooms! This château is situated beautifully, amidst the rolling hills and picturesque countryside of le parc naturel régional du Morvan. It feels like it’s still stuck in a time warp of the […]