Sweet, Eco-Friendly Alpine Cottage Near Skiing and Lac Leman – La Forclaz, France – $362,422
Good Monday morning! Wouldn’t it be nice to retreat to this cottage in the French Alps for the rest of the year, hiking and boating on Lac Leman in the fall, and hitting the ski slopes once the snow starts falling? Imagine curling up on that sofa, with a fire crackling in the wood burner […]
Bargain Friday! Charming, Authentic Stone Farmhouse in French Village – Vignols, France – $44,897
Happy Bargain Friday! This completely charming, authentic stone farmhouse is located in the picturesque village of Vignols, in Limousin, France. Price? $44,897! I’m dying over how much I wish I could snap it up! It’s SO DREAMY. Per the listing on French Estate Agents: The house (55 m²) contains a kitchen with dining area and […]
Peaceful Countryside Chateau, Circa 1600s – Rennes, France – $407,710
Good Monday morning! So amazed that we now have 5,000 followers on Instagram! Thank you! I started this blog four months ago hoping to share my passion for digging into fascinating property listings of inspiring and dreamy old homes, chateaux, castles, cottages, and conversions. There are so many beautiful places in the world! One day […]
Bargain Friday! Cozy Rural Cottage with Beautiful Wooden Interior – Murias de Paredes, Spain – $75,956
Happy Bargain Friday, Escapists! This rural Spanish cottage has my entire heart this morning. Located in the craggy hills between León and Asturias province, this ancient stone home is surprisingly beautiful inside, with warm wood, cozy corners, and gorgeous skylights letting light stream through. What a perfect retreat from the demands of modern life. I […]
Beautiful, Rustic French Water Mill Conversion on Eight Acres – Trégor, France – $323,120
Happy Thursday! Another beautiful, rustic French water mill conversion, this one on eight acres of private land! This home is is so tranquil and lovely, with a sleepily flowing river running past it, and six bedrooms! Perfect for a large family or hosting guests. There is also a barn and chicken coop, a pond, a […]
Old Stone Farmhouse and Bed and Breakfast Business – 40 Acres on the Ardèche Plateau! – $501,000
If you’ve ever wanted to own a countryside B&B, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, here is your chance! This old stone farmhouse comes with FORTY acres of “forest, meadows, and moors” in the Ardèche, close to national parks, an area of beautiful wooded mountains descending into the Rhône Valley. The house is divided […]
The Palacio de Valdecarzana, 15th Century castle for sale in Áviles, Asturias, Spain – $393,000
Good Monday morning! I’ve been keeping an eye on this one but can’t seem to find photos without this big Engel & Völkers watermark. Even so, I think it’s worth posting! This property is somewhat controversial, as per several news articles it seems there was some government mishandling of funds surrounding an initial attempt to […]
Stunning Equestrian Courtyard Property on 7 Acres, Haute-Vienne, France – $257,000
Good Tuesday morning! Dreaming of owning this stunning 5-bedroom stone cottage with stables on 7.5 acres of land in France. From the listing: A stunning 5 bedroom courtyard property with bags of character 3 HECTARES with equestrian potential and only 30 mins from Limoges. Located in a small hamlet this property comprises a restored 5 […]
Private Island with Lighthouse in Anasagunticook Lake, Maine – $295,000
Happy Friday! This tiny private island in the middle of a Maine lake would be the perfect long weekend escape. The cottage and lighthouse were built in 1935 completely by hand, from stone. There’s something romantic yet slightly haunting about the place – classic Americana with a hint of a Stephen King novel waiting to […]
Colonial House Circa 1790 and Antique Shop/Studio for Sale in New Hampshire – $407,000
Good Wednesday morning! In honor of 4th of July, I’ll be posting some beautiful, historic American properties for the rest of the week. Today I want to feature this gorgeous, cozy old home in New Hampton, New Hampshire. The property is a little over one acre in size and it comes with this fantastic outbuilding, […]