Old Flour Mill Converted into Artist Colony, In the Countryside but Close to Paris – Fère-en-Tardenois, France – $275,350
Happy Thursday, Escapists! A 19th Century flour mill, abandoned in the 1980s, then used as an artist’s colony for dance and performing arts for 20 years! In the countryside but only 90 minutes to Paris. I spent this morning watching videos of people in Italy playing music to each other from balconies to lift each […]
Hauntingly Beautiful Mansion With 16th Century Origins and a Long History – Lorraine, France – $467,096
Good Tuesday morning! A hauntingly beautiful mansion with 16th century origins and a long history in Lorraine, France. This house feels like it’s haunted by past memories, and reading about the history of the home, it may be true. At the same time, it’s a house with beautiful proportions, light, delicate, and elegant. The property […]
Manoir de Sausserie, a 15th-16th Century French Castle, for Sale! Domfront-en-Poiraie, France – $419,856
Happy Tuesday, Escapists! A whole French castle for less than $500K USD? Yes! The Manoir de Sausserie, a 15th-16th century castle in Normandy, France seeks quality buyer! Why live in a boring old new build home when you could live in this stunning piece of history! The property comes with the original castelet (with MOAT) […]
Charming Brickwork House Circa 1850 in a Green Garden, Close to Mont-Saint-Michel, France – $375,499
Good Monday morning! A charming brickwork house circa 1850 in a lush green garden, close to Mont-Saint-Michel, France! This house is so pretty! I can imagine waking up in that bedroom, in a sea of white linen sheets amidst cool green luminescent light. The hearth in the kitchen is wonderful! From the listing on Patrice […]
15,000 Instagram Followers Celebration Post! 14th Century Castle Built on the Site of a 1st Century AD Gallo-Roman Villa – Tours, France – $1.67 Million
15,000 Follower Celebration Post! A 14th century castle built on the site of a 1st century Gallo-Roman villa, a half hour from Tours, France! This has been such a fun project, and gathering 15,000 followers less than a year after I started this account has blown away all of my expectations. Thank you for all […]
Bargain Friday: Cozy, Sheltered Cottage on Far Northern Island of Ringvassøya, Norway – $74,803
Happy Bargain Friday! A cozy, sheltered cottage with staggering views on the far northern island of Ringvassøya, Norway! It might be chilly, but imagine waking up to all of that natural beauty every day! This feels like a perfect family getaway, to spend time soaking up fresh air and outdoor adventures. From the listing on […]
Tranquil and Light-Filled New Hampshire Farmhouse on an Acre of Lush Lawns – Harrisville, New Hampshire – $335,000
Good Thursday morning! A tranquil and light-filled New Hampshire farmhouse circa 1860 – this place feels so homey and comforting. This home feels so natural and peaceful. The sewing room is idyllic. I love all the earthy tones and the big windows. I’d love to grow a nice veggie patch and enjoy sewing and painting […]
Beautiful Old Farmhouse and Outbuildings on Twelve Acres with Plenty of Potential to Develop in the South of France – Albi, Tarn, France – $438,951
Happy Wednesday! A huge, beautiful old farmhouse and outbuildings on twelve acres, plenty of potential to develop, in the south of France! I love how massive this property is and yet how much history and character remains! There’s so much you could create with a place like this, it’s fun to dream. Plus, the town […]
Imposing Country House in Need of Renovation Overlooking Andaine Forest – Champsecret, Normandy, France – $131,567
Happy Tuesday! An imposing country house in need of renovation, overlooking Andaine Forest in Champsecret, Normandy, France! Sending healthy thoughts and peaceful wishes to everyone stuck in social isolation right now. I was torn between a cheerful bungalow and this brooding beauty today but the moodiness felt right today. Those brooding wall murals! I hope […]
Beautiful Georgian-era (circa 1835) Townhouse in Charming Cotswolds Town – Stroud, UK – $460,876
Happy Monday, Escapists! A beautiful Georgian-era (circa 1835) townhouse, originally a hospital! Located in the old textile-manufacturing town of Stroud, set amidst the rolling hills and valleys of the Cotswolds, this home seems perfect for a Monday morning! I adore Georgian architecture. The windows are always so big and let so much light pour in, […]