Stunning Period Property in Normandy, With Wonderful Garden and Separate Gite! – Pont d’Ouilly, France – $337,422
Happy Monday, Escapists! This garden!! A stunning period property with separate gite and wonderful garden, located in Normandy, France! The listing doesn’t say how old this home is but I suspect it dates back several hundred years at least. Such a cozy little cottage! The interior has been updated to standards of modern comfort, but […]
Idyllic Stone Cottage Set Next to Babbling Brook – St Simeon, Normandy, France – $194,678
Happy Wednesday! An idyllic stone cottage set near a babbling brook in Normandy, France! The quality of the light illuminating the windows has made me fall in love with this little house. It seems so cozy and serene! I would happily sit at that kitchen table and stoke the little wood burner while winter warms […]
Cozy, Hidden 17th Century Cottage in the Cotswolds – Malmesbury, England – $384,255
Good Tuesday morning! A cozy, hidden cottage in the Cotswolds, built in the 17th Century! “A plethora of period features”, as the listing says! This week I’m in the mood for lighthearted homes, and the beautiful interior of this cottage is lifting my spirits today. I am covetous over the living room hearth, and I […]
Charming Swedish Homestead on Thirteen Acres of Land, Established Gardens with Raised Beds – Årjäng, Sweden – $94,615
Good Monday morning! A charming Swedish homestead set in thirteen acres of established gardens with raised beds and beautiful fresh nature! Today I’m dreaming of escaping here and raising my family amidst nature and sunshine, with healthy veggies out of the garden and fresh eggs, in this homely little abode. It would be a good […]
Historical, Elegant Stone House with Three Acres of Terraced Gardens in the Loire Valley – Loudun, France – $306,049
Happy Wednesday! This elegant stone house dates back several centuries and is standing strong on three acres of terraced gardens in the Loire Valley, France. How majestic is this property! For this price point, I could buy a tiny condo in a big US city, a small suburban home in a small US town – […]
Bargain Friday! Charming Cottage with Sea and Countryside Views, Garden – Corfu, Greece – $88,663
Happy Bargain Friday! A very charming Greek cottage with sea and countryside views and a garden with lemon trees! Today is the last day of our trip to Greece (though I will start folding Greek properties into my normal posting). Feel free to suggest more locations to visit! I love exploring these places and taking […]
Bargain Friday: 22 Acres and Three Rustic Cottages in Russian Countryside, Full of Fascinating Culture and History – Ulan-Ude, Russia – $44,604
Happy Bargain Friday! Today I wanted to explore a new area of the world, and after seeing some amazing, colorful old Russian houses here on Instagram, I decided to take a peek into the Russian real estate market. It’s been a fascinating look around! Today’s property is a 22-acre estate near Ulan-Ude, Siberia, Russia – […]
Pretty French Seaside Cottage with Garden and Guest House, Petites Dalles, France – $425,000
Happy Tuesday! A late post as today is busy, busy. I would much rather be enjoying the beautiful seaside in Petites Dalles, France! The beach is a short walk away – in Petites Dalles they are stunningly scenic, with tall cliffs plunging down to pebbly shoreline. This house has four bedrooms including a guest house, […]
Lovely Old Former Vicarage At the Foot of Pretty Stone Church, with Bright Garden Studio Space – Ouville-la-Rivière, France – $369,870
This lovely old former French vicarage felt like a Thursday post to me – the kind of Thursday I’d love to be having – gardening with views of pretty stone churches, or in the bright cottage studio, creating paintings and illustrations! This house has such a peaceful, open ambiance surrounding it. From the Demeurs Cotiers […]
Charming Village House with Stunning Views and Beautiful Raised Garden – Cordes-sur-Ciel, France – $334,000
Happy Tuesday! To me, this house feels like home somehow – I’m in love. It is located in the stunning hilltop village of Cordes-sur-Ciel, Tarn, France. A raised cottage garden surrounds the house from which you have a sweeping vantage point of the village and countryside below. Inside it has been tastefully renovated, and is […]