Beautiful Dutch Cottage Circa Early 1800s In a Nature Preserve, Only 20 Minutes to Amsterdam Center! – Westzaan, Netherlands – €325,000
Good Wednesday morning! A beautiful Dutch cottage circa early 1800s, within a nature preserve but only 20 minutes from the center of Amsterdam! This is such a cute little house, within such pretty surroundings. It feels rural but is super close to Amsterdam, best of both worlds! From the listing on Funda: What a surprise […]
Vintage Hotel Plus Separate Owner’s Home in the Charente With Romantic Courtyard Garden and Bar for Sale, in Need of TLC – Cellefrouin, France – $128,711
Happy Wednesday, Escapists! A vintage hotel in the Charente, plus separate owner’s house, with romantic courtyard garden and bar for sale, in need of TLC! This week I’m exploring change-your-life dreams – and it’s so tempting to consider giving up the normal routine to take on the project of restoring this pretty vintage hotel in […]
Bohemian Apartment for Sale in Historic & Romantic Center of Naples, Italy – $469,351
Happy Monday, Escapists! This weekend I spent far too much time watching an Italian detective show set in Naples, Italy – “I Bastardi di Pizzofalcone”, and I’m still dreaming about the romantic architecture and gorgeous interiors of the scenes and locations! This bohemian apartment for sale in the center of Naples is why I’m so […]
Charming French Cottage at the End of a Country Lane, With Acre of Land – Cretteville, Normandy – $73,004
Happy Monday, Escapists! Cottage-y goodness this morning! A charming French cottage at the end of a country lane, with an acre of land, in Normandy! What if we used our tax refunds to buy a little country cottage somewhere, a refuge, a little safe hideaway? This cottage is particularly appealing because of the land – […]
Bargain Friday! 16th Century Stone Cottage in the Heart of a “Village du Charme” – Le Vieil Baugé, France – $87,844
Happy Bargain Friday! A 16th century stone cottage in the heart of a “Village du Charme” in Le Vieil Baugé, in the Loire Valley, France. This is just the most charming little house! From the listing on Leggett: The house is accessed of a small cobbled lane behind the church. The front entrance gives access […]
Cute Tuscan Village House in Great Condition, Near Beautiful National Parks – Sestino, Italy – $42,274
Happy Bargain Friday! This cute village house in Sestino, Tuscany is in great condition, so charming, and close to some gorgeous national parks. It’s also a total steal at only €38,000 ($42,274 USD approx)! I love the antique furnishings, the fireplace in the kitchen, and the pretty window casings. Plus, per my brief research, the […]
Houseboat Life! Beautiful Four Bedroom Péniche For Sale, Circa 1949, Renovated into Bed and Breakfast – Nevers, France – $244,026
Happy Wednesday everyone! This gorgeous péniche built in 1949 and renovated into a boutique B&B would be the most PERFECT Christmas gift. Anyone want to give up their 9-5 to become the owner of a bed & breakfast on a historical barge? This péniche is huge inside, with a boatman’s apartment plus three additional bedrooms, […]
Charming Two-Bedroom Stone Cottage to Renovate in Normandy Countryside – $62,016
Happy Monday! Today I’m dreaming of owning this stone cottage in Normandy and renovating it into cozy perfection. Can you imagine it decorated for the holidays, with twinkling candles in the windows and a wreath on the door? From the listing on Leggett: This Old detached stone house with many original features has lots of […]
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 […]
Lovely 16-Bedroom Hotel Business Near the Seaside in Old Town, Hyères, France – on the Côte d’Azur! – $458,378
Happy Thursday! It’s Escapist to the Country: Commercial Properties Week, in which I feature the dreamiest business ventures for sale internationally. Leave your office behind forever! Tag a friend to start a new life with you! 😉 Today’s property is a super-lovely 16-bedroom in Old Town, Hyères, Cote d’Azur, France. Only a ten minute drive […]