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Private 18th Century Estate on 23 Acres, To Be Renovated – Poitou Charentes, France – $225,918

Good Tuesday morning! I’m entranced by the remains of this grand, 18th century estate, set on 23 acres of private countryside in Poitou Charentes, France. Looking at this property, I feel almost transported back to the time of Napoleon, with battles and horses and military strategies and intrigue. It feels to me like this house […]

Pretty Period Cotswolds Cottage in Perfect Village Setting – Painswick, Stroud, UK – $507,000

Good Monday morning! Today I offer a pretty period Cotswolds cottage, Grade II-listed, in a perfect village setting. Cotswolds properties come at a premium, but they are extraordinarily charming! I couldn’t resist this one, for the charming exterior, the amazing garden full of manicured shrubs, and the walk-in hearth, beams, and the preserved character this […]

Bargain Friday! Norwegian Island Escape – 150 Acres of Land, Stunning Scenery – Indre Elgsnes, Norway – $72,057 Approx.

Happy Bargain Friday! 150 Acres of stunning scenery on Norwegian Island, Indre Elgsnes! Can you imagine how freeing it must feel to spend a season on this gorgeous peninsula, in this remote and beautiful part of the world? I can imagine spending long days on a boat, hooking a few fish and bringing them home, […]

Elegant Manor House to Renovate Completely, includes Double Height Barn – Courbillac, France – $61,872

Happy Thursday! An elegant manor house to renovate completely in the heart of wine country. It comes with a large courtyard and a spacious, double-height barn. It would require a lot of work to restore, but the bones are beautiful! I can imagine hosting events here, with lots of wine and delicious food. The garden […]

Hidden Mountain Hamlet Tucked into Heart of the Somiedo Natural Park in Asturias, Spain – $66,339

Happy Wednesday! It’s my birthday and I’ll hide out in a mysterious mountain hamlet in the heart of Somiedo Natural Park in Asturias, Spain if I want to! 🙂 This property has a certain feeling to it that I can’t put a finger on. It feels like a hidden garden, or like it’s under some […]

Fairytale Village in Tuscany – Three Bedroom Character Home Beneath Castle of Bagnone, Tuscany, Italy – $188,165

Happy Tuesday! Fairytale house in Tuscany! Can you imagine living in a medieval village, next to a castle, with views like this to enjoy every day? A stunning destination! The listing on L’Architrave is wonderfully descriptive: Bagnone is a charming medieval town dominated by the Malaspina castle and a cobbled piazza which is ideal for […]

Potential! Seven-Bedroom Townhouse to Renovate in Quiet Village Setting, Garden with Fruit Trees – Mialet, Dordogne, France – $88,248

Happy Monday! I missed Bargain Friday last week, so I’m making up for it today with this French townhouse to renovate with huge potential! Three floors, SEVEN bedrooms, beautiful façade! A small garden with fruit trees. Located in a quiet village near peaceful scenery in the Dordogne. From the listing on Leggett: Located in the […]

1840 Ship Chandler’s Home “Jeremiah Fowler House” – Eccentric Character Home on Historic Register, in Mystical Village of Lubec, Maine – $269,000

Happy Friday! 1840 Ship Chandler’s Home “Jeremiah Fowler House”! This home is full of eccentric character, a fascinating photo tour. It’s listed on the national historic register and located in the mysterious and mystical village of Lubec, Maine! This home is SO interesting just to look at – I hope you enjoy the tour! An […]

Happy Halloween! Romantic, Atmosperic, Cozy Swedish Farmhouse in Kvillsfors, Sweden – $204,719

Happy Halloween! I thought about posting a creepy abandoned house for Halloween, but I fell in love with this romantic, mysterious-feeling Swedish farmhouse instead! The misty autumn leaves and rustic exterior, paired with the hauntingly beautiful interior, with flickering candlelight and antique furniture. So atmospheric – I think it’s absolutely perfect for Halloween. The listing […]

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