Bargain Friday! Antique Country House With Adjacent Parcel of Land to Restore – Pombeiro da Beira, Arganil, Portugal – €66,500
Happy Bargain Friday! Portugal! Antique country house with adjacent parcel of land, to restore in Pombeiro da Beira, Arganil, Portugal. This home still has so much character, barely touched from when it was constructed over 100 years ago. It seems to be in livable condition but with some restoration work needed. There is a large […]
Interview! Curious in Provence: Life, Work, and DIY Renovations in the South of France!
In the sun-drenched heart of Provence, Ashley Tinker’s journey unfolds like a storybook, a tale of love, adventure, and the transformative power of following one’s passions. In our exclusive interview, Ashley, originally from Montréal, Canada, shares her captivating experience of moving to Provence, where life is painted in the hues of culture, art, and the rustic beauty of the French countryside. Alongside her partner Robin, Ashley has embarked on the ambitious undertaking of renovating not one, but two fixer-uppers – each a testament to their commitment to crafting a life of their own design. From navigating the complexities of the French property market to embracing the rhythms of Provencal life, Ashley offers a window into a world where every day is a blend of challenges, joys, and the sweet rewards of creating a home in one of the most enchanting regions of France. Discover the full story of Curious in Provence, where every corner of their home tells a story of resilience, creativity, and the endless allure of the French way of life.
Stone Farmhouse Circa 1900 to Renovate Amidst Vineyards – Quincié-en-Beaujolais, France – €360,000
Good Monday morning! A stone farmhouse circa 1900 to renovate amidst vineyards in Beaujolais, France! Located in peak wine country, and less than an hour from the center of Lyon, France, this rambling countryside property has so much potential! The listing doesn’t specify if the property comes with any land, but it seems to be […]
Chalet with Two Apartments Ready to Let and Two Levels to Renovate, Close to World Class Skiing at 3 Valleys – Fontaine le Puits – €319,000
Good Monday morning! A chalet with two apartments ready to let and additional two levels to renovate – close to world class skiing at the 3 Valleys! Just posting your daily unrealistic but daydream-worthy property! What if you renovated this chalet into a cozy 4-apartment rental and lived the rest of your days making passive […]
Cozy, Partially-Renovated Village Home With Heaps of Potential, Located in Beautiful Ski Area of Les Belleville – St-Jean-de-Belleville, France – €235,400
French Alps Week! A cozy, partially-renovated village home with heaps of potential, located in the stunning ski area of Les Belleville, Savoie. This wonderful home is in livable condition, with a huge attic and barn yet to be restored. Interestingly this property is being sold “occupied viager” which means that you can buy it for […]
Bargain Friday! Gorgeous Early 20th Century Mansion in Southern Romania, Ravaged by History – Oltenia, Romania – €90,000
Bargain Friday! A gorgeous early 20th century mansion in southern Romania, ravaged by history but with beautiful potential, on 3.5 acres. This might not be the most popular post – I don’t often share properties in such poor shape, but these old war-ravaged mansions in eastern Europe are gorgeous and intriguing. Definite imagination fodder! What […]
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 […]
Fascinating Old Tanning House in Need of Renovation on 12 Acres of Land – Vienne, France – $182,494
Happy Thursday! This old tanning house circa 1780 in Vienne, France is such a fascinating building! It’s huge and cavernous inside, with four bedrooms and TWELVE acres of land. I love that I can see evidence that an artist lived here, with their enormous canvases all over the home. Something about the gloomy nature of […]
Historic Gothic 15th Century Manor House Near Finistére, France – $409,166
Today is a gloomy, brooding Wednesday where I live, a perfect day to share this beautiful, gloomy, brooding 15th century Gothic French manor house. It has suits of armor! It has a coat of arms! It has spiral staircases, monumental mantels and all kinds of other architectural goodies. Per the listing, translated from French: This […]