Dreamy French Village House Circa 1890, in Need of Refresh, with Peaceful Garden and Old Church Views – Payrac, France – €295,000
Good Monday morning, Escapists! A dreamy French village house circa 1890 in need of refresh, in tranquil countryside location. This just seems like the perfect house. Symmetrical in architecture, in a beautiful setting with peaceful views, with plenty of character. It was last renovated in 1995 so needs refreshing and updating, but that would be […]
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. […]
Gorgeous, Tranquil Manor House Circa 1903 in the French Countryside of the Loire-Atlantique Region – Plessé, France – €233,200
Good Tuesday morning! A gorgeous, tranquil manor house circa 1903 in the French countryside of the Loire-Atlantique region! A beautiful home at an attractive price! I’d happily spend my quarantine enjoying the countryside, the house with plenty room to enjoy, a few small improvements to be made, and a large and pleasant garden to improve […]
Double Bargain Friday! French Village Duplex – One Home in Move-In Condition and One to Renovate with Fenced Garden – Charroux, France – €93,500
Happy DOUBLE Bargain Friday! I couldn’t choose! Property ONE is a French village duplex, with one home in move-in condition and one to renovate, with large fenced garden! This may not be the prettiest or most rustic property but it is a FANTASTIC deal. Two three-bedroom homes with a large garden plot – sustainable living […]
Village Home With Large Garden and Workshop in the Dordogne – Saint Jory de Chalais, France – €115,540
Good Wednesday morning! A village home with large garden in the Dordogne, lots of potential! If yesterday’s post was for the dreamers, today’s post is for the practical sort among us – a generous home in good condition, a large garden to grow sustainable produce in, not too isolated, lots of potential for improvements! There […]
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 […]
Two 17th Century Norman Houses of Exceptional Character in Picturesque Village of Pont Audemer, Normandy, France – €315,000
Good Tuesday morning! Two 17th Century Norman houses of exceptional character with courtyard garden in picturesque village of Pont Audemer, Normandy, France! This property is massive, with seven bedrooms and four bathrooms between both houses combined. Port Audemer is a popular tourist town, and this would be a lovely bed & breakfast under the right […]
Charming Old Stone House With Large Garden Next to Ruins of a 13th Century Abbey – Gourdon, France – €239,000
Good Thursday morning! A charming old stone house with large garden, next to the ruins of a 13th century abbey in Lot, France! This house is so rambly and old, with no two corners perfectly straight. The garden has plenty of potential. I’m imagining a garden worthy of a tour by Monty Don under the […]
Beautiful Eight-Bedroom 18th Century Historic Townhouse With Large Garden in the Heart of Saint Saens, France – €355,000
Good Monday morning! A beautiful EIGHT-bedroom 18th Century historic townhouse with large garden in the heart of Saint Saens, near the northern coast of France. The architecture of this home reminds me of some of the loveliest townhouses in Brooklyn or the Lower West Side — but set in France and costing about 20 million […]
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 […]