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Bargain Thursday! Beautiful, Characterful Old Greek Tower-Home in Mani, Peleponnese, Greece! – €75,000

Happy Thursday! A beautiful, characterful old Greek tower-home for sale in Mani, Peleponnese, Greece! I’m off for a long weekend away, but before I go, posting this super charming Greek property in Mani! I love the tower houses that date back to medieval times when fortified houses were built by Greeks to defend their territory […]

Bargain Friday! Cozy, Traditional Stone House in Greek Mountain Village of Ambelonia, Pelleponnese, Greece – €70,000

Happy Bargain Friday! A cozy, traditional stone house in the mountain village of Ambelonia, in Pelloponnese, Greece! This property is so warm, authentic, and beautiful. I love the traditional interior. The hearthstone in the living room is wonderful, and the kitchen with the ancient wooden beams adds so much character to the home. Even better, […]

Beautiful Island House on Corfu with Garden, Terrace and Views of the Sea – Kassiopi, Corfu, Greece – €350,000

Happy Thursday! A beautiful island home in Corfu, Greece with large terrace, garden, and views of the sea! I’m in the mood for warm weather, fresh breezes, sun, long evenings with a fire and a glass of wine with friends and family. Dreaming of a summer here after the pandemic finally ends! From the listing […]

Beautiful Stone Olive Press to Renovate, Featured on Popular Television Series “The Durells in Corfu” – Corfu, Greece – $201,285

Good Tuesday morning! This beautiful old stone olive press was featured on the popular television series “The Durells in Corfu”! The views are stunning and with some renovation this could be a gorgeous country home. From the listing on Corfu Homes: A wonderful opportunity to own a beautiful stone olive press on a plot of […]

Historical Stone Venetian-Style House with Walled Garden – Central Corfu, Greece – $165,039

Happy Wednesday all! This historical stone Venetian-style home in Corfu, Greece is inspiring me today. The layers of history and patina, the enclosed garden full of fruit trees, and the beautiful countryside view! I feel like it’s beautiful in its slightly neglected and overgrown state but would be stunning with some care and renovation. From […]

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 […]

Greece Week: Charming House with Stunning Views in Protected Village of Agios Markos, Corfu – $182,091

Happy Thursday, Escapists! Today I discovered a cache of gorgeous and affordable properties in Corfu, Greece – I want to post a million! This one was one of my favorites, for the cozy charm and the stunning view. This property is located in the protected traditional village of Agios Markos in northeastern Corfu. It’s located […]

Greek Dream House: Luxe Villa Set in Olive Grove with Ocean Views, Pool – Chania, Crete – $494,390

Happy Wednesday! Greek dream house! What can you get if you cash it all in and buy a house in Crete? This stunning abode! This feels like a million-dollar property to me – the clean white lines of the home, the sparkling blue of the pool, set in a quiet olive grove with views out […]

Stone Villa in Protected Village with Ocean and Mountain Views – Kardamili, Mani, Greece – $247,758

Happy Tuesday! This Greek villa is pretty much perfect. I would probably spend all of my time sitting outside, soaking up the views, day after day – when I wasn’t at the beach that is! Per the listing, the villa is located in a protected village in the rugged hills above Kardamili, near a popular […]

Gorgeous Greek Ruins: Turn-of-the-Century Mansion with Panoramic Views to Renovate, Episkopi, Crete, Greece – $71,598

Happy Monday! This week, by popular request, and because I wish I could be there enjoying the warmth and sunshine, we will take a journey to Greece! I don’t normally post property in ruins, but this turn-of-the-century mansion in northern Crete is architecturally stunning, and so romantic. Lots of potential. And those gigantic orange trees! […]

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