Detached 13th Century Merchant’s House in Medieval Village in South of France – St Antonin Noble Val, France – €235,000
Good Monday morning! A detached 13th Century merchant’s house in the medieval town of St. Antonin Noble Val, in the south of France. A really beautiful medieval tower house! The interior feels like a castle, with huge exposed blocks of ancient stone and arched windows and doors. It would be so fun to furnish it […]
Bargain Friday! Ancient Stone Barn on 2.7 Acres of Idyllic Cantabrian Farmland, to Renovate – Miera, Spain – €29,900
Happy Bargain Friday! An ancient stone barn on 2.7 acres of idyllic Cantabrian farmland, to renovate! This barn is in rough condition but with some renovations, it could be a beautiful, fresh countryside escape. The basic, rustic architecture has potential to take on a simple form nestled within stunning scenery. See the below video of […]
Ancient Stone Tower in Small Village with Interesting Architecture, Spectacular Views, and a Chapel with Old Frescoes – Schioppo, Perugia, Italy – $217,310
Happy Monday, Escapists! An ancient stone tower in a small village in Perugia, Italy! Interesting architecture, spectacular views, and a chapel with frescoes! I have scoured listings far and wide to bring you a selection of characterful, fascinating, and affordable Italian properties. I hope you enjoy! Italian property can be challenging to look through, so […]
Bargain Friday! Tiny Old Watermill Next to Pretty River, on a Half Acre With Fruit Trees, Only 40 Min Walk to Stunning Beach! Asturias, Spain – $52,174
Happy Bargain Friday! A tiny old watermill next to pretty river rapids, on a half acre with fruit trees, only a forty minute walk to stunning Playa de Merón, in Asturias, Spain! Finishing up this week of Spanish properties with this adorable little stone mill that’s been fixed up into a dreamy little escape! It’s […]
Bargain Friday! Charming Cottage with Sea and Countryside Views, Garden – Corfu, Greece – $88,663
Happy Bargain Friday! A very charming Greek cottage with sea and countryside views and a garden with lemon trees! Today is the last day of our trip to Greece (though I will start folding Greek properties into my normal posting). Feel free to suggest more locations to visit! I love exploring these places and taking […]
Beautiful Stone House in the Historic District of Gastronomic Capital – Santiago De Compostela, Spain – $321,489
Good Monday morning! Today I am inspired by this beautiful old stone house located in the historic district of one of the gastronomic capitals of the world – Santiago de Compostela, Spain! This area of the world is one of my favorites simply because of the amazing cuisine. From cheap tapas to 5-star restaurants, Santiago […]
Pretty Period Cotswolds Cottage in Perfect Village Setting – Painswick, Stroud, UK – $507,000
Good Monday morning! Today I offer a pretty period Cotswolds cottage, Grade II-listed, in a perfect village setting. Cotswolds properties come at a premium, but they are extraordinarily charming! I couldn’t resist this one, for the charming exterior, the amazing garden full of manicured shrubs, and the walk-in hearth, beams, and the preserved character this […]
Hidden Mountain Hamlet Tucked into Heart of the Somiedo Natural Park in Asturias, Spain – $66,339
Happy Wednesday! It’s my birthday and I’ll hide out in a mysterious mountain hamlet in the heart of Somiedo Natural Park in Asturias, Spain if I want to! 🙂 This property has a certain feeling to it that I can’t put a finger on. It feels like a hidden garden, or like it’s under some […]
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 […]
Elegant Equestrian Property to Renovate on Ten Acres in a National Park – Parma-Tuscany Region, Italy – $356,000
Happy Friday! What a romantic place this is – I can almost hear the summer cicadas chattering, the warm smell of earth and fields and horses, and water rushing somewhere in the distance. I can imagine this house renovated to a genteel perfection, situated as perfectly as it is, and what a beautiful shape it […]