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Library dreams in a villa in Tarragona, Spain

Posted on Sun, 10 Sep 2023 by KiM

This villa for sale in Tarragona, Spain is INCREDIBLE for the price of €595,000. It has not one but TWO libraries with floor to ceiling bookcases, the tile floors are gorgeous, there’s 10 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, and a courtyard space that is perfectly low maintenance but enough space to play with. And as a bonus if the current owners throw in the furniture you can open an antiques store as a side hustle. For sale via Lucas Fox.

Castle Clécy (or Castle Boho-No!)

Posted on Sun, 3 Sep 2023 by KiM

This 19th century château is located in Calvados (Normandy region), and originally, the building consisted solely of the large tower dating from the 17th century and used as a hunting lodge. The second part was completed in 1869. The property is set in more than two hectares of partly wooded parkland, with a heated 11 m x 5 m swimming pool near the manor house. The property has three entrances, each with its own wooden or wrought iron gates, and storage buildings. 450m² of living space with 7 bedrooms and an attic floor that has yet to be renovated. The property also has 2 luxury “gites” (holiday rental home) within the wooded area.
A classic French château that is really breathtaking, though I am horrified the current owners decided a boho vibe was the way to go, and included cheap Ikea lighting (and string lights in the kitchen? really?), Ikea units in the kitchen and what looks like faux wood laminate? engineered? flooring. Praying for this poor beautiful home that the next owners do it justice. For sale for 1,690,000 € via Sotheby’s.

The edifice’s layout is typical of others in this town where buildings interlock with one another and stand around inner courtyards and gardens. The property extends from a main street on its north side, where you find the shop space and apartment, both currently rented out, to a secondary parallel street on its south side, where you enter a garage. It is made up of three distinct buildings that stand between two parallel streets. These sections are separated by outdoor spaces: a patio, a garden and terraces. The first building faces the main street. It has three floors with an unconverted loft space. Its entrance hallway leads to the grand town house and to the ground-floor shop space. The hallway also leads up to the apartment. The second building has a single-storey 18th-century main section made of dressed stone that faces a court, which is partly covered. A four-floor medieval tower with a loft adjoins this section. This edifice has a wooden terrace on its south side and a walled garden. On the narrow street on the south side, there is a separate stone building that adjoins two other properties. It houses a vast ground-floor garage and an upstairs space with sloping attic ceilings that could be converted.
This property in the town of Lectoure could sound more intriguing. You get a little bit of everything you could possibly want, and more! All of the pleasures of owning a castle, without the burden of owning a castle. I am DYING over this. For sale via Patrice Besse for 1 295 000 €.

Buying a new house is an exciting venture. It involves a careful search for the perfect property, negotiations, securing a mortgage, and finalizing the deal. Once you’ve signed the papers, it’s time to prepare for the big move. This ultimate guide to moving will help you navigate this transition smoothly, and it includes planning, organizing, packing, moving day success, and making your new space feel like home. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned mover, this guide will be an invaluable resource during this significant life change.

Riad Hiptage

Posted on Sun, 30 Jul 2023 by KiM

I thought it was about time that I spend a Sunday sharing Morocco’s version of a castle (I guess more of a palace) so welcome to Riad Hiptage. Located in the Medina of Tetouan, it was built in the 19th century and renovated in 2020, has 10 bedrooms, 6 full baths, large Moroccan salons, two bright patios, a terrace and a fountain. This home is to die for – from the arch details and columns to the tilework and stained glass windows, the massive ceiling height and courtyard…..I cannot fathom living in a home this beautiful. For sale for 1M € via Christie’s International Real Estate.

A restored cottage in Dorset

Posted on Sun, 16 Jul 2023 by KiM

The only house at the end of the lane, Ford Cottage sits among woodland, streams and meadowland. This restored cottage in Dorset has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, wood beams, stone flooring throughout the ground floor, sitting room with a central fireplace and wood burning stove, two streams running through the gardens that meet at a waterfall that include several bridges, a dew pond, a terrace with pergola, and 2 garages. Where do I sign? I just need a barn for some 4 legged friends and I would be in heaven. For sale for £850,000 via Jackson-Stops.