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Two-Bedroom Apartment in Beautiful Riverside Chateau – La Chartre Sur Le Loir, France – $130,259

Happy Friday! DREAMY! A two-bedroom apartment in a 19th century chateau next to the beautiful Loire River for sale at only $130,259! This is such a dream and it’s so affordable! Chateau life without the total commitment of a renovation project! A fantastic investment property and a perfect little escape. From the listing on Leggett: […]

Happy New Year! Dream Renovation Project – Eight Bedroom Chateau on 13 Acres in Poitou-Charentes, France – $402,571

Happy 2020! The beginning of a new year, turning of a page, a new space to create in, full of history and potential! This is a dream renovation project – an eight bedroom chateau on 13 acres of land, all for under $500k USD! There is a lot of work needed, but this home is […]

White Castle, Circa 1417 – Stunning Piece of History for Sale in Athy County, Kildare, Ireland – $498,127

Happy Thursday! Irish castle circa 1417 for sale! White Castle, in Athy, Kildare, Ireland, can be had for less than the price of a house in many cities, at only €450,000 ($498,127 approx). Property details and history of the castle can be found on its website here: The castle was built in 1417 by Sir […]

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 […]

Private 18th Century Estate on 23 Acres, To Be Renovated – Poitou Charentes, France – $225,918

Good Tuesday morning! I’m entranced by the remains of this grand, 18th century estate, set on 23 acres of private countryside in Poitou Charentes, France. Looking at this property, I feel almost transported back to the time of Napoleon, with battles and horses and military strategies and intrigue. It feels to me like this house […]

Sponsored Saturdays: Tour the Spectacular Grade I-Listed Devizes Castle, Wiltshire, UK – £3,250,000

Happy Weekend, Escapists, and welcome to Sponsored Saturdays! Luxury historical properties, castles, crumbling chateaux – on Sponsored Saturdays I have an excuse to feature the best of these for your viewing pleasure! Today please enjoy a tour of the spectacular Grade I-listed Devizes Castle, located in Wiltshire, England. AD Today’s post is brought to you […]

1840 Ship Chandler’s Home “Jeremiah Fowler House” – Eccentric Character Home on Historic Register, in Mystical Village of Lubec, Maine – $269,000

Happy Friday! 1840 Ship Chandler’s Home “Jeremiah Fowler House”! This home is full of eccentric character, a fascinating photo tour. It’s listed on the national historic register and located in the mysterious and mystical village of Lubec, Maine! This home is SO interesting just to look at – I hope you enjoy the tour! An […]

Historic “Cook’s Inn” Circa 1792, on 50 Acres with Rustic Wedding Venue Barn, Weathersfield, Vermont – $395,000

Good Monday morning! This place is such a dream. Imagine owning a historic inn set in 50 acres of beautiful Vermont landscape, with a rustic barn where weddings are held, fishing ponds, fruit trees, horseback riding trails, and more! I’m questioning all my life choices!! From the listings on Neren and Coldwell Banker: This is […]

Craig Castle for Sale, on 63 Acres, taking offers over £400,000 ($492,000)! – Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Happy Wednesday! Have you ever dreamed of owning your own castle? Now is your chance! Craig Castle, in Huntly, Aberdeenshire is a gorgeous castle set in 63 acres of land. The oldest part of the structure dating back 1510 and is Grade A listed by Historic Environment Scotland due to its historic merit. It’s currently […]

Grand 16th Century French Manor Estate With Guest House, Historic Barn, Meadows – Livarot, France – $401,997

Happy First of October! I’m so intrigued by this massive, slightly haunting French manor dating back to the 16th century in Normandy, France! The property comes with guest house, barn, cowshed, and garage, all situated by a garden, meadows, and a stream. The main house contains kitchen, sitting room, dining room, study, and four bedrooms. […]

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