Old Flour Mill Converted into Artist Colony, In the Countryside but Close to Paris – Fère-en-Tardenois, France – $275,350
Happy Thursday, Escapists! A 19th Century flour mill, abandoned in the 1980s, then used as an artist’s colony for dance and performing arts for 20 years! In the countryside but only 90 minutes to Paris. I spent this morning watching videos of people in Italy playing music to each other from balconies to lift each […]
Romantic Industrial Architecture: Ancient Iron Forge, to Renovate – Nieuil, France – $120,427
Happy Thursday, Escapists! ANCIENT IRON FORGE for sale in Poitou Charentes, France! Potential! Lately I have been very inspired by the concept of romantic-industrial style. After watching a video about the architect Ricardo Bofill’s renovation of a cement factory into a magical, fairytale-esque castle outside of Barcelona, I completely fell in love with the mashup […]
Joyful, Lovingly Renovated Maine Island Cottage – Vinalhaven Island, ME – $259,000
Good Monday morning! This morning I’m imagining waking up in this bed, with this view, a newspaper, and a hot cup of coffee. Can you imagine this being your morning view? This four-bedroom island cottage circa 1844 has been joyfully and lovingly renovated. I love how clear the owner’s joy at living here comes through […]
Authentic 13th Century Chateau, Renovated, Ariège, France – $453,000
Happy Friday! Today I bring you a renovated 13th Century chateau in the Midi-Pyrénées, France. This property is listed on two websites: Prestige Property and Moulin, if you want to check out the listing! This chateau has 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, an entrance hall with an ancient paved road running through it, and the most […]
Architecturally Stunning Renovated Old Townhouse near French Seaside, Nîmes, France – $314,000
This house isn’t as rustic as what I typically post but I could not believe how beautiful it was! This is the home of a French architect, who carefully renovated the space – respecting the architecture and history of the building while inserting so much personality, design, and life into every nook and corner! It’s […]
Old Printing House Overlooking River in Pontremoli, Tuscany – $416,000
Good Tuesday morning! Today I’m in love with this architecturally stunning former printing press in Pontremoli, Tuscany. The arched ceilings and the river view, the airiness, full of character – it is making me dream of life in Italy. The dream: Move here to begin my own magazine, or write a book, perhaps, paying homage […]
Beautiful Country Home Circa 1827, Winchester, NH – $189,900
Good Monday morning! What’s the weather like where you live? Here it’s a cloudy, cool morning, and I’m dreaming of moving into this big old home in the New Hampshire countryside. From the listing: Come see this lovely 3 Bedroom Colonial home in the quaint town of Winchester and enjoy what this small town has […]
4 Bedroom Cottage and Artist Studio on Little Cranberry Island, Maine – $329,000
Happy Friday! This artist’s cottage on an island in Maine is making me swoon this morning. The house was built in 1861, and is light, airy, and homely inside. In the back of the house, down a boardwalk, is an artist’s studio. I would love to move here and take inspiration from the island while […]
Spectacular Palace from the 17th Century, País Vasco, Spain – $268,000
Do you need to own a 17th Century Spanish palace? Of course you do! For $268,000, it is too good an opportunity to let pass by. This palace is in a small village in the countryside of Northern Spain. It has 6 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, and needs renovation. It would be an undertaking – […]
3 Bedroom home with loggia and stunning views in Tuscany – $128,000
From the listing: Superb character property with stunning views to the Apuan mountains. The property is situated in a charming village with typical narrow cobbled lanes and arches flanked with olive groves and woodland and panoramic views. There are a couple of shops, post office and a café in the village. The house is entered […]