Impressive 19th Century Logis in the French Countryside with Manor Home Plus Two Apartments, Ten Bedrooms in All – Fenioux, France – €359,976
Happy Thursday! An impressive 19th century logis in the French countryside – manor house plus two separate apartments, ten bedrooms in all, on three acres of land with a pool! With this much space comes so much potential! Two separate, complete apartments to rent out plus an elegant old manor home. Some restoration needed but […]
Massive and Beautiful French Townhouse in Center of Small Medieval Castle Town – Mur-de-Barrez, France – €240,000
Happy Thursday! A massive, beautiful 19th century French townhouse in the center of small medieval castle town Mur-de-Barrez, in southern France! Behind the door of this stone façade, the space goes and keeps on going – massive volumes of space, it feels like, all set within a beautiful and characterful medieval town. The surrounding countryside […]
Country Estate! French Wine Property on SIXTY-EIGHT Acres of Land, With Fields Suitable for Vines – Reans, Bas Armagnac, France – €400,000
Happy Friday! A French farmhouse on SIXTY-EIGHT acres of land, with fields suitable for growing vines, in Bas Armagnac, France! I had to share this property today! A gorgeous country estate in prime Armagnac growing territory. The lucky buyer could grow their own brand of delicious brandy! The farmhouse itself is snug and cozy – […]
Half-Timbered House Circa 1800s Built Against Medieval Walls, In Walking Distance of 12th Century Keep, Châtillon-sur-Indre, France – €183,600
Good Wednesday morning, Escapists! A half-timbered house circa 1800s built against medieval walls, in walking distance of a 12th Century keep! This home is so romantic and crush-worthy. Built into medieval history, with a quirky interior and a large garden with cast iron greenhouse, fruit trees, a pond, and a chicken coop! In excellent condition. […]
Beautiful and Grand Late 19th Century Manor House in Portugal, Fifteen Minutes Away From Sandy Beaches – Figuera da Foz, Portugal – €160,000
Good Thursday morning. A beautiful late 19th century manor house fifteen minutes from sandy beaches in Portugal! This home feels quite grand and would be a wonderful bed and breakfast or retreat location. Portuguese kitchens are dreamy for me, always so big and full of light. Portuguese culture has a long history. I have been […]
Stunning French Country House, 19th Century Barn Converted to Beautiful Home in the 1970s, Seven Bedrooms and Vast Interior Space – Crépy-en-Valois, France – €400,000
Happy Wednesday! A stunning French country house, beautifully converted from a 19th century barn, with seven bedrooms and vast interior space. This space has me dreaming. I can imagine hosting events here – wouldn’t a wedding set in front of those windows be absolutely glorious? Perhaps the garden could be improved with blooming flowers and […]
Happy 1 Year! Escapist to the Country Celebration Post! A Stunning and Genteel 19th Century Chateau Set On 35 Acres of Gardens with Equestrian Facilities – Plomb, Normandy, France – €1,550,000
Happy One Year Celebration! A stunning and genteel 19th century chateau on 35 acres of parkland with equestrian facilities! It’s been a whole year since I started this page, so I wanted to celebrate with the most beautiful property I could find! This chateau is such good value for the price – though very expensive, […]
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 […]
Two-Bedroom Apartment in Beautiful Riverside Chateau – La Chartre Sur Le Loir, France – $130,259
Happy Friday! DREAMY! A two-bedroom apartment in a 19th century chateau next to the beautiful Loire River for sale at only $130,259! This is such a dream and it’s so affordable! Chateau life without the total commitment of a renovation project! A fantastic investment property and a perfect little escape. From the listing on Leggett: […]
Genteel French Family Estate on Five Acres – Puy-Guillaume, France – $371,000
Happy (busy) Tuesday! Delightful 19th century manor house on five and a half acres! This house is what I imagine when I hear someone talk about their ancestral home – an old place, well-used, well-worn, and well-loved. I love that nothing in this home is shiny and new – all of it has been kept […]