Stately Early 20th Century Four-Bedroom Home in Small Town of L’Aigle, France – $480,000
What a charming home this is! This four-bedroom home in the small town of L’Aigle, Normandy, France was built in the early 20th Century – around the same time that the American Craftsman movement was taking place. Perhaps it’s unrelated but I feel like I can see the influence of that era in the quality […]
Monumental, Imposing 17th Century Mansion with 29 Bedrooms, Courtyard For Sale – L’Aigle, France – $542,000
Starting off this Monday with a bang! This 29-bedroom mansion in L’Aigle, France has to be seen to be believed! It’s a nudge over the Escapist budget at $542,000, but with TWENTY-NINE bedrooms to spare, surely it could be converted into a profitable business of some sort! What a fabulous opportunity! The building is laid […]
Old Flour Mill “La Estrella de Campos” With 14th Century Origin and 19th Century Expansion, Historic Landmark – Valderas, León, Spain – $445,000
Happy Wednesday! This old Spanish flour mill is such an interesting property, with great potential to develop it into something truly extraordinary! The mill dates back all the way to the 1400s, and was built on throughout the centuries, including a large expansion into a flour factory called “La Estrella de Campos” in the 1800s. […]
Gorgeous 17th Century Manor House in Redon, France – $480,000
Good Wednesday morning! Today I am posting a gorgeous manor house dating back to the 17th century for sale in northern France – a 5 bedroom home set in 7 acres of tranquil countryside. A dream property, for the amount you would pay for a suburban home in many major US cities. The architectural features […]
Elegant and Imposing Chateau to Renovate – Alencon, France – $420,000
Good Thursday! Take a peek at this stunningly imposing chateau for sale in Alencon, Normandy, France, built in the 18th century. The exterior is impressive and the interior is full of gorgeous wood and original features. The herringbone floors!!! I cannot. From the listing: This property is located in the beautiful wooded area of Pays […]
19th Century Chateau Stable Converted to Gorgeous Country Home – Ambierle, France – $365,000
This home is so beautiful, warm, inviting, open, airy – just a gorgeous place to live! It’s located near the village of Ambierle, France, and is the former stable house of the chateau located next door. It was recently converted into three separate studio suites upstairs – each with its own small living room, bathroom, […]
Ancient 10th Century Castle on 120 Acres of Land near Barcelona, Spain – $505,000
This place is AMAZING. A real castle built in the 900s AD! For sale! For $500K! It’s a little pricier than what I typically post but I could not not post this one. Listing has more photos as well as an aerial video of the property! El Montmell-Marmelar sounds like a fascinating and richly historical […]
Pretty Old Half-Timbered Forest Cottage – Normandy, France – $298,000
This misty forest cottage is really speaking to me this morning. I’m not sure of the specific age of this house but would estimate it was built sometime in the 1600-1700s based on the style of construction, known as half-timbered in English, or colombage in French. Learn more about old timber framing architecture here! This […]
Luxurious 5 Bedroom Maison in Center of Gisors, Normandy – $362,000
Good Wednesday morning! Today I continue exploring beautiful old chateaux and maisons for sale in France. This 5 bedroom home is in need of some love and restoration, but is luxurious and beautiful with so many historical details intact. It’s located in the center of Gisors, France – a small town in Normandy, complete with […]
17th-Century French Chateau with Incredible History on 12 Acres of Land – $396,000
Good Tuesday morning – I hope yours is going better than mine this morning! Today I offer you this beautiful, rich historical and architectural treasure for sale in Authon-du-Perche, France. A three-story chateau with a further large attic and outbuildings on 12 acres of land, including pleasure garden and orchard, as well as MOATS. Yes, […]