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] […]
Lovely Maison de Maître Currently Run as Bed and Breakfast With Five Bedrooms, Additional House to Renovate, Large Garden, and Pool – Autun, France – €367,500
Good Monday morning! A lovely maison de maître for sale in Autun, France! The listing for this house is very short but the photos speak volumes. A large main house plus additional gîte with five bedrooms and five bathrooms in total, currently run as a bed and breakfast. Another smaller house in need of renovation. […]
Double Bargain Friday! French Village Duplex – One Home in Move-In Condition and One to Renovate with Fenced Garden – Charroux, France – €93,500
Happy DOUBLE Bargain Friday! I couldn’t choose! Property ONE is a French village duplex, with one home in move-in condition and one to renovate, with large fenced garden! This may not be the prettiest or most rustic property but it is a FANTASTIC deal. Two three-bedroom homes with a large garden plot – sustainable living […]
Lovely 18th Century Country Manor on 3.5 Acres With Four Bedrooms and Separate Three-Bedroom Gite – Aurillac, France – €424,000
Good Wednesday morning! A lovely 18th Century country manor on 3.5 acres with four bedrooms and separate three-bedroom gite! I adore Georgian architecture! Perfect symmetry in the façade, elegant, light – always beautiful! Plus this home arrives with a readymade source of income via renting out the adjoined gite! From the listing on Belles Demeures: […]
Five Bedroom Brick Home in Neo-Flemish Style with Separate Workshop and One-Bedroom Apartment, Close to French-Belgian Border – Thiérache, France – €215,000
Good Wednesday morning! A five-bedroom brick home in the Neo-Flemish style with separate workshop and one-bedroom apartment, close to French-Belgian border! This old home is beautiful and to me, somewhat melancholy. I’ve thought of posting it before but I feel like today is a good day for it. Stunning exterior façade! Interior full of character! […]
Mediterranean Living! Off-the-Grid Beachfront Bungalow on Beautiful Island of Rab in Croatia – €415,000!
Happy Tuesday! Mediterranean paradise! Off-the-grid beachfront bungalow on the beautiful island of Rab, in Croatia! Can you imagine walking onto the beach with a coffee in the mornings? Maybe spending your days writing novels while looking out onto a stunning Mediterranean view, going into town for a meal at a little bistro, then back home […]
Greek Island Living! Waterfront Cycladic Boat House in Need of Renovation – Seralia, Sifnos, Greece – €150,000
Happy Monday, Escapists! Greek island living! Waterfront Cycladic boat house in need of renovation on Sifnos island in Greece! I normally don’t post properties in need of serious renovation but this is an exception. I would love waking up and having a coffee in the morning on that platform, or a glass of wine and […]
French Potential! Village Home with Shop and Two Beautiful Apartments! – Charroux, France – €162,000
Happy Wednesday! Beautiful village home with shop and two apartments! Live in France affordably! Charroux is a small village in the countryside with two boulangeries, a market day, and several little cafés and restaurants. The property has been immaculately maintained by the current owner! With this property, you could set up your own shop on […]
Cute Traditional Stone Village House with Two Apartments in the South of France with Sweeping Views of the Ardèche River – Lanas, France – €139,000
Good Monday morning! A cute traditional stone house in the south of France with riverfront views of the Ardèche. This little house has wonderful views, wouldn’t mind sitting and watching boats and kayakers venture down the river while snacking on some local delicacies. It is located in a charming village with a chateau lending elegance […]
Two-Bedroom Apartment Within Chateau d’Avaray: Live in a Real Castle of the Loire Valley! – Avaray, France – $213,430
Happy Thursday, Escapists! Today I bring you a two-bedroom apartment for sale within the Chateau d’Avaray! Live in a real castle in the Loire Valley! This would be such a great place to own for vacations and could easily be rented out to visitors (other apartments within the chateau are currently listed on popular rental […]