Renovated Winemaker’s House in Beautiful Village Near The Canal du Midi – Capestang, France – €318,000
Good Tuesday morning! A renovated winemaker’s house in a beautiful village near the Canal du Midi in southern France! This home is so pretty! Positioned perfectly atop a hill in the southern sun, this place is absolutely dreamy. I can imagine a weekend morning with windows and patio doors thrown wide open, a warm breeze […]
Spacious Farmhouse in Northern Italy, Large Garden with Fruit Trees, Views of the Surrounding Hills – Palazzago, Bergamo, Italy – €398,000
Good Monday morning! A spacious Northern Italian farmhouse with views of surrounding hills and a large garden with fruit trees! This home is just beautiful and charming, and I enjoyed virtually touring through all the rooms. The small town of Palazzago is home to about 3,000 residents tucked into the hills a half hour from […]
Hilltop House with Two Independent “Troglodyte”-Style Cottages in Charming Village Near Chateau – Chissay-en-Touraine, France – €315,000
Good Wednesday morning! A hilltop house with two independent “troglodyte”-style cottages, in the charming village of Chissay-en-Touraine, France! This home built into the hill retains the old style of cave-house building, common in the Loire Valley. A brief history as per this article in the Smithsonian Magazine: “After widespread quarrying of the tuffeau [local limestone] […]
Bargain Friday! Charming Detached Village House with Stunning Views Amidst Rivers, Lakes, and Mountains in Northern Spain – La Pobla de Segur, Spain – €70,000
Happy Bargain Friday! A charming detached village house with stunning views amidst beautiful rivers, lakes, and mountains of Northern Spain! This house seems like such a great getaway – so cozy, in great condition, with an epic terrace and a rooftop balcony. Lots and lots of nearby nature to explore and within easy reach of […]
Self-Sufficient Organic Garden Paradise Perched in the Hills of the Algarve – Monchique, Portugal – $433,536
Happy Tuesday, Escapists! Become the owner of a self-sufficient organic garden paradise on five acres perched in the hills of the Algarve, Portugal! This week we are digging into escapist dreams, and this is one that I would love. Imagine raising organic fruit and vegetables and hosting guests for beautiful retreats. The most delicious food […]
Bargain Friday! Tiny Abode in Medieval Italian Village with the Most Stunning Views – $16,579!
Happy Bargain Friday! THIS VIEW, from a tiny medieval home in the tiny medieval hilltop village of Castelvittorio, Italy – only €15,000! The listing on Immobiliare is short and to the point: Hill – real bargain. Border with France 20 Km from Ventimiglia, selling off rustic apartment in the village, on 2 levels, to renovate […]
Bargain Friday! Cozy Rural Cottage with Beautiful Wooden Interior – Murias de Paredes, Spain – $75,956
Happy Bargain Friday, Escapists! This rural Spanish cottage has my entire heart this morning. Located in the craggy hills between León and Asturias province, this ancient stone home is surprisingly beautiful inside, with warm wood, cozy corners, and gorgeous skylights letting light stream through. What a perfect retreat from the demands of modern life. I […]
Forty-Two Acre Vineyard and Small Farmhouse – Douro Valley, Portugal – $521,000
Inspired mostly by the fact that I could really do with a nice glass of wine today, I bring you a forty-two acre vineyard for sale in the Douro Valley, Portugal! Affordable for a full-scale vineyard, at only $521,000, this land produces several varieties of grape including five and a half acres of official Port […]
Restored Medieval Convent with Sweeping Views in Tuscany, Italy – $220,000
A quick post this busy Thursday – take a peek inside this restored medieval convent with sweeping views listed for sale in Tuscany, Italy! The arched ceilings, rustic stone walls, and quiet nooks within are so unique and beautiful. The home has two living areas downstairs and two bedrooms up, plus an additional one bedroom […]