Sunny Escape in the South of France – Authentic Stone Village House with Terrace – Saint Martin de l’Arçon, France – $107,278
Happy Tuesday, Escapists! A sunny escape in the South of France! An authentic stone village house with terrace in small village in Hérault. This house feels freeing to me, despite its ancient age. I’m not sure exactly why – maybe the wash of bright sunshine, open windows, make-do kitchen, or even the haphazard bedroom upstairs. […]
20K Celebration Post! Magnificent 15th Century Chateau on Eight Acres of Land, With Fishing Lake and Outbuildings – St Christophe le Chaudry, France – $497,255
Happy Monday, Escapists! A magnificent 15th Century chateau on over eight acres of land, with fishing lake and outbuildings! In celebration of 20,000 followers (thank you so much for all the messages, shares, and love!) today I wanted to post something a bit special. This chateau is the stuff of dreams. The vaulted ceilings and […]
Rustic Country House with Mid Century Vintage Style Near the Ligurian Coast – Montezemolo, Savona, Italy – $53,958
Happy Bargain Friday! A rustic country house with mid-century vintage style on the Ligurian coast, near the foothills of the Alps, an hour outside of Savona, Italy. There’s something quite nostalgic about this little chalet. The interior looks like it’s been preserved since the early ’70s. For some reason it’s reminding me of a location […]
Former Railway Station Building, Now a Two-Unit Gem Directly On Sunny Private Beach! – Civitanova, Le Marche – Italy – $308,228
Happy Thursday, Escapists! A former railway station building, now a two-unit GEM directly on a sunny private beach in Le Marche, Italy! All I can think is YES please! That view! Anyone up for an Italian summer at the beach? The interior of this building needs some work – I can feel the liminal space […]
Splendid, Spacious Historic Apartment an Hour Outside of Rome, Four Bedrooms and Large Terrace – Cave, Italy – $303,198
Happy Wednesday, Escapists! A splendid, spacious, historic apartment an hour outside of Rome – four bedrooms and a large terrace! This is the most beautiful apartment. Frescoes on the walls, vast proportions, high ceilings, antique terra cotta tiles, the beautiful patina of centuries – you can only sit back and admire it! From the listing […]
Ancient Stone Tower in Small Village with Interesting Architecture, Spectacular Views, and a Chapel with Old Frescoes – Schioppo, Perugia, Italy – $217,310
Happy Monday, Escapists! An ancient stone tower in a small village in Perugia, Italy! Interesting architecture, spectacular views, and a chapel with frescoes! I have scoured listings far and wide to bring you a selection of characterful, fascinating, and affordable Italian properties. I hope you enjoy! Italian property can be challenging to look through, so […]
Bargain Friday! Tiny Old Watermill Next to Pretty River, on a Half Acre With Fruit Trees, Only 40 Min Walk to Stunning Beach! Asturias, Spain – $52,174
Happy Bargain Friday! A tiny old watermill next to pretty river rapids, on a half acre with fruit trees, only a forty minute walk to stunning Playa de Merón, in Asturias, Spain! Finishing up this week of Spanish properties with this adorable little stone mill that’s been fixed up into a dreamy little escape! It’s […]
Magnificent Palacio Built on the Base of a 15th Century Defensive Tower in Dramatic Village of Cellorigo, La Rioja, Spain – $378,050
Good Thursday morning! A magnificent palacio built around the base of a 15th Century defensive tower set in the dramatic fortified town of Cellorigo, in La Rioja, Spain! This home is dark, brooding, rich in history, and FULL of stunning portraits! Today’s post is not only a house tour, but also a trip to view […]
Cozy Rural Refuge with Guest House and Sweeping Views, Nestled in the Cantabrian Mountains – León, Spain – $103,670
Happy Wednesday, Escapists! A sunny, cozy refuge nestled into the Cantabrian Mountains in León, Spain! Includes a guest house and sweeping, epic views. This view — I could just sit and soak it in for ages. I love the feeling this mountain shelter exudes. It looks like it was once a very homely, utilitarian structure, […]
Faded Spanish Beauty circa 1935 with Trellised Garden, Orchards, Pool, in Need of Restoration – Otero de Sanabria, Zamora, Spain – $147,984
Good Tuesday morning! A faded Spanish beauty with trellised garden, orchards, pool, in need of restoration in Zamora, Spain! The bones of this home are really beautiful, and the gardens have so much potential to become a paradise! The interior woodwork is stunning quality. I would love to see the before and after of this […]