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, […]
Twelve-Bedroom Chateau in the Foothills of the Pyrénées in Need of Total Renovation – Arette, France – $273,006
Happy Tuesday! A chateau, to restore, with TWELVE bedrooms – one for each day of Christmas! I just want to stare at it, it’s perfect and dreamy and beautiful! And… extremely affordable. The listing from Leggett contains lots of interesting detail: Built in 1852, this delightful château is set in gardens and grounds of 4,900m², […]
Historic Home Circa 1830s Near Chateau, Forest Scenery in Village of Marval – Haute Vienne, France – $195,146
Good Wednesday! Something about this old French family home dating back to 1830 made me fall in love with it. There’s something about the feeling of the interior photos that make it feel like it’s a well-loved place with many fond family memories. The house is located in the village of Marval, near a chateau […]
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 […]
Renovated Two Bedroom House Tucked into Foot of Picturesque Medieval Village, with Ancient Cellar – Chinon, France – $176,557
Happy Wednesday! Today I’m imagining a romantic Thanksgiving getaway to the picturesque French village of Chinon. This cute two-bedroom house is tucked into the foot of the medieval town and would be the perfect escape! It was recently renovated but retains an ancient cellar, which is so cool and intriguing! It would also be a […]
Genteel French Family Estate on Five Acres – Puy-Guillaume, France – $371,000
Happy (busy) Tuesday! Delightful 19th century manor house on five and a half acres! This house is what I imagine when I hear someone talk about their ancestral home – an old place, well-used, well-worn, and well-loved. I love that nothing in this home is shiny and new – all of it has been kept […]
Potential! Seven-Bedroom Townhouse to Renovate in Quiet Village Setting, Garden with Fruit Trees – Mialet, Dordogne, France – $88,248
Happy Monday! I missed Bargain Friday last week, so I’m making up for it today with this French townhouse to renovate with huge potential! Three floors, SEVEN bedrooms, beautiful façade! A small garden with fruit trees. Located in a quiet village near peaceful scenery in the Dordogne. From the listing on Leggett: Located in the […]
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 […]
Former Stud Farm on 40 Acres Near Royal Horse Breeding Farm Haras du Pin in Normandy, France – $375,314
Happy Wednesday! It’s Escapist to the Country: Commercial Property Week, where I feature some of the dreamiest business properties to hopefully tempt and inspire you with! Today’s property is a former stud farm on 40 acres for sale nearby the royal horse breeding estate Haras du Pin, in Normandy, France. How fabulously elegant! Per the […]
Escapist Commercial Property Week! Turnkey Vineyard! Two Houses, Winery With Equipment Included, Two Choices of Land Size – 16 Acres for $659,013, or 25 Acres for $782,661! – Lansac, Gironde, France
Happy Monday! Welcome to Escapist Commercial Property Week! I keep finding fascinating commercial listings but since they don’t fit into my normal feed of cozy houses, I want to have a special week to feature them! Tag a friend to go into business with you! 😉 Today’s property is a turnkey vineyard in Gironde, France! […]