Ancient 10th Century Castle on 120 Acres of Land near Barcelona, Spain – $505,000
This place is AMAZING. A real castle built in the 900s AD! For sale! For $500K! It’s a little pricier than what I typically post but I could not not post this one. Listing has more photos as well as an aerial video of the property! El Montmell-Marmelar sounds like a fascinating and richly historical […]
Gorgeous French Farmhouse With Gîte, Close to Beach – $418,000
TGIF! Today I am really and truly dreaming about taking over this successful B&B close to the beach in Normandy, France. Every room in this five-bedroom house seems so bright, warm, and cozy – and the separate two bedroom holiday house (known as a gîte) can easily be rented out to guests. Everything is in […]
Pretty Old Half-Timbered Forest Cottage – Normandy, France – $298,000
This misty forest cottage is really speaking to me this morning. I’m not sure of the specific age of this house but would estimate it was built sometime in the 1600-1700s based on the style of construction, known as half-timbered in English, or colombage in French. Learn more about old timber framing architecture here! This […]
Luxurious 5 Bedroom Maison in Center of Gisors, Normandy – $362,000
Good Wednesday morning! Today I continue exploring beautiful old chateaux and maisons for sale in France. This 5 bedroom home is in need of some love and restoration, but is luxurious and beautiful with so many historical details intact. It’s located in the center of Gisors, France – a small town in Normandy, complete with […]
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 […]
Entire Castle circa 15th-17th Century for sale in Aubusson, France – $444,000
I am stunned by the beauty and attainability of owning this gorgeous 8-bedroom castle in Aubusson, France! Click through the slideshow below to see the gorgeous woodwork and ancient hearths and beautiful architecture of this building! Imagine owning this magnificent home! What would you do with this property? From the listing: Castle of the fifteenth, […]
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 […]