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Warm and Cozy Character Townhouse Circa 1912 in Historic Center of Harderwijk, Netherlands – €369,000

Good Wednesday morning! A warm and cozy character townhouse circa 1912 in the historic center of beautiful Harderwijk, Netherlands. I adore looking through Dutch home listings. The quirky architecture and use of windows that seem to make the best use of natural light in a gloomy climate, the warm wood stoves and lived-in decor, it […]

Cute Townhouse Circa 1900 in Atmospheric Old Town Center of Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands – €390,000

Good Tuesday morning! A cute townhouse circa 1900 in the atmospheric old town center of Wijk bij Duurstede, in the Netherlands. This adorable townhouse is close to cozy shops, bakeries, restaurants, theaters, and more in the historic town center. I love the feeling of this house, with the patina of old wood and luminous windows. […]

Stunning Dutch Townhouse Circa 1887 with Cathedral Views – Roermond, Netherlands – €300,000

Good Thursday morning! A stunning Dutch townhouse circa 1887 with cathedral views! This townhouse has a striking exterior and the interior doesn’t disappoint. Stretching over three floors, this home contains so much character! It feels so chic, with an awe-inspiring view, but is still quite affordable! From the listing on Funda: This monumental mansion originally […]

Beautiful, Luminous Historic Dutch Home Circa 1720 Next to Museum Harbor – Zierikzee, Netherlands – €325,000

Good Monday morning! A beautiful, luminous historic Dutch home circa 1720 next to museum harbor! This home felt so fresh and beautiful to me this morning! The large windows with beautiful paning, the green-painted ceiling, the views out to a pretty harborside view, all gorgeous! The building is approved for mixed-use, so you could locate […]

Fantastic Art Deco Luxury Townhouse Circa 1920 with Architecturally Stunning Details and Ground Floor Office Space in Center of Liège, Belgium – €399,000

Happy Thursday! A fantastic Art Deco luxury townhouse circa 1920, in the city center of Liège, Belgium! Calling all Agatha Christie lovers – Hercule Poirot would feel right at home here! I think this is the most perfect example of Art Deco architecture I’ve ever seen! Bold, dramatic, blunt, yet clean and modern – the […]

Splendid, Spacious Historic Apartment an Hour Outside of Rome, Four Bedrooms and Large Terrace – Cave, Italy – $303,198

Happy Wednesday, Escapists! A splendid, spacious, historic apartment an hour outside of Rome – four bedrooms and a large terrace! This is the most beautiful apartment. Frescoes on the walls, vast proportions, high ceilings, antique terra cotta tiles, the beautiful patina of centuries – you can only sit back and admire it! From the listing […]

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, […]

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 […]

Beautiful Stone House in the Historic District of Gastronomic Capital – Santiago De Compostela, Spain – $321,489

Good Monday morning! Today I am inspired by this beautiful old stone house located in the historic district of one of the gastronomic capitals of the world – Santiago de Compostela, Spain! This area of the world is one of my favorites simply because of the amazing cuisine. From cheap tapas to 5-star restaurants, Santiago […]

Happy Independence Day! Three-Bedroom Houseboat for Sale in Seattle – $325,000

Happy 4th of July! Have you ever dreamed about living in a houseboat? This one is located next to all the action of Seattle center city living, so it could be a practical family home! Or you could use it for the occasional lake weekend and rent it the rest of the time on Air […]

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