The Coziest French Village House in Small Village With Baker and Restaurants – Meyrals, France – €147,150
Good Wednesday morning! The coziest French village house in a small village with boulangerie and restaurants! This house emanates coziness, from the heavy beams to the fireplaces, to the airy attic atelier – I would love to live here. I highly recommend taking a Google Maps tour of the village to peek at the local […]
Beautiful 17th Century Mill, Now A Spacious Five Bedroom Home in the Grands Lacs du Champagne Area – Brienne-le-Chateau, France – €380,000
Beautiful 17th Century Mill, Now A Spacious Five Bedroom Home in the Grands Lacs du Champagne Area – Brienne-le-Chateau, France – €380,000 Happy Tuesday! A beautiful 17th century mill, now a spacious five bedroom home in the Grands Lacs du Champagne region of France! I love how mills combine historic character with the large spaces […]
Bargain Friday: Summer Lakeside Hideaway on 3.5 Acres with Berry Bushes and Boat – Nyhammar, Sweden, $97,162
Bargain Friday! A Swedish summer lakeside hideaway on 3.5 acres, garden full of berry bushes, plus sauna and small dock for boat! Where I wish I could spend this weekend… sending love to you! This property is off-the-grid, using solar power and well water! After a tough week, can you imagine being able to slip […]
Operational Windmill Circa 1836 and Miller’s House in Beautiful Area of the Loire Valley – Gennes, France – €369,000
Happy Tuesday, Escapists! An operational windmill circa 1836 and three-bedroom miller’s house in beautiful area of the Loire Valley! This property is so interesting! The windmill is still operational, so you could continue producing flour. The old miller’s house is snug and cozy. It’s in a well-traveled area of the Loire Valley, in the Parc […]
Bargain Friday: Netherlands Week! Cute and Cozy Townhouse in Walkable Small Town – Den Helder, Netherlands – €99,000
Bargain Friday: Netherlands Week! A cute and cozy townhouse in the walkable small town of Den Helder, Netherlands! This just seems like a cheery family home in a really nice little town! Thanks for following along with this week’s exploration into Dutch real estate! It seems that Dutch real estate is priced significantly higher than […]
Netherlands Week! The Dreamiest Houseboat! Large Houseboat Circa 1913 in The Center of Amsterdam! – Oudeschans, Amsterdam, Netherlands – €435,000
Netherlands Week! The dreamiest houseboat, circa 1913, located in the Oudeschans neighborhood in the CENTER of Amsterdam! I’m in looooove. What an absolute dream this would be to live in! What a beautiful location, beautiful old home! Styled really beautifully! And it’s a boat! What more could you want? From the listing on Funda: The […]
Netherlands Week! Charming and Monumental Village Home Circa 1864, Located Next to 12th Century Church – Niekerk, Netherlands – €424,500
Netherlands week! A charming and monumental home circa 1864, in village center next to 12th century church! Attention old house lovers! This home has so many beautiful architectural features, from the large and delicately paned windows, beamed ceilings, huge fireplace in the kitchen, to that amazing old Peugeot in the garage! Dutch houses also seem […]
Netherlands! Cozy Townhouse Circa 1890 Next to Canal in Historic Town of Maassluis, Netherlands – €225,000
Good Monday morning! Netherlands Week! A cozy canalside townhouse circa 1890 in the historic town of Maassluis! This cozy little home is so charming! It seems like the perfect Monday morning property to me. This week I will dive into Dutch properties! The architecture is totally stunning! The country is so small that it only […]
Interview: Frugal Living in the French Countryside
In our exclusive interview on “Escapist to the Country,” we meet Laura, the visionary behind @frugalfrance, who shares her transformative journey from the hustle of the UK to the serene French countryside. Laura’s adventure began with a dream and a daring leap, culminating in the acquisition of an old 13-bedroom hotel in Bujaleuf, France. With a passion for frugal living and a desire for a simpler life, Laura and her family embraced the rustic charm of the French landscape. They embarked on a journey of renovating their property, all while cherishing the tranquil views, chickens, and eggs that symbolize their new lifestyle. Laura’s blog, Frugal France, is not just a collection of anecdotes; it’s a testament to the joys of countryside living, the art of frugality, and the enduring spirit of community. Discover the full story of how Laura turned her frugal French dreams into a delightful reality, inspiring all who yearn for a life less ordinary amidst the beauty of rural France.