Beautiful 17th Century Mill, Now A Spacious Five Bedroom Home in the Grands Lacs du Champagne Area – Brienne-le-Chateau, France – €380,000
Beautiful 17th Century Mill, Now A Spacious Five Bedroom Home in the Grands Lacs du Champagne Area – Brienne-le-Chateau, France – €380,000 Happy Tuesday! A beautiful 17th century mill, now a spacious five bedroom home in the Grands Lacs du Champagne region of France! I love how mills combine historic character with the large spaces […]
Interview: Frugal Living in the French Countryside
Good morning! Is moving to the French countryside something you’re dreaming about? Read on for the story of someone who did! I hope it inspires you. After posting an old 13-bedroom hotel for sale for only €55,000 in Bujaleuf, France several weeks ago, I began browsing the geotag and discovered Laura’s account @frugalfrance. Her bio […]
Portuguese Countryside! Large Farmhouse Circa 1937 with Pond and Waterfall, Plus Additional Caretaker’s House, in Need of Restoration – Perfect for Bed and Breakfast – Póvoa de Lanhoso, Porgual – €215,000
Good Tuesday morning! A large farmhouse circa 1937 in the Portuguese countryside with pond and waterfall, plus additional caretaker’s house, in need of restoration. Perfect bed & breakfast potential! This property has so much potential to become a lovely, rustic destination! The home has aged but is still beautiful inside, and as the owner you […]
The Dream: Become the Owner of an Elegant, Riverside Bed & Breakfast in Aquitaine, France – Miramont, France – $346,769
Happy Monday, Escapists! Become the owner of an elegant, riverside bed & breakfast in Aquitaine, France! This week, I want to dig into the dream – more than pretty houses, this week will be full of ideas to change your life completely. Maybe after this crisis is over, instead of returning to the normal routine, […]
Tranquil and Light-Filled New Hampshire Farmhouse on an Acre of Lush Lawns – Harrisville, New Hampshire – $335,000
Good Thursday morning! A tranquil and light-filled New Hampshire farmhouse circa 1860 – this place feels so homey and comforting. This home feels so natural and peaceful. The sewing room is idyllic. I love all the earthy tones and the big windows. I’d love to grow a nice veggie patch and enjoy sewing and painting […]
Set of Three Houses Set In Thirty-Seven Acres of Glorious Countryside, Buais les Monts, Normandy, France – $433,618
Good Thursday, Escapists! A set of three houses set in thirty-seven acres of glorious countryside in Normandy, France! This is a dreamy one. There is potential to develop this property into all sorts of wonderful things – it could be a lovely yoga retreat, a rustic equestrian property, a down-to-earth smallholding with livestock, or simply […]
Bargain Friday! Mountain Refuge! Escape to Quiet Mountains and Native Forests of Valdeorras Region, Galicia, Spain – $31,734
Happy Bargain Friday! A cozy mountain refuge in the Valdeorras region of Galicia, Spain! This little stone cottage has absolutely captured my heart. What a perfect escape! I would love to spend every weekend here, maybe with a few dogs to hike all day with, and then afterward enjoying dinner and maybe a cold beer […]
Rambling, Romantic Stone Maison de Maitre Close to Angoulême, France – $459,295
Good Tuesday morning! Dreamy over this romantic, rambling stone maison de maitre close to Angoulême, France this morning! The buttery sunshine filling up the corners of the walls, the soft golden wood tones, that bed next to an open window. Can you imagine reading a book there in the morning light? Feeling the sunshine on […]
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 House with Stunning Views of the Loire River, Set on Four Acres – Cloyes-sur-le-Loir – $224,000
Happy Tuesday! This beautiful old home with breathtaking views of the river Loire and nearly four acres of land seems perfect to share today! The interior feels airy, with a lofted living room, the three bedrooms seem deeply peaceful, and the views out of every window onto the Loire river – truly amazing! I can’t […]