Happy new year! After much needed R&R which may or may not have included consuming copious amounts of turkey, we're back to bring you some cheap, but beautiful homes across Europe.
In today's issue: houses in France, Italy, and Greece for under €300k.
For paying subscribers: we've got a historic beauty of a wildcard, and some other hand-curated homes below the fold. Enjoy!
<100k | CUTE AND COSY
💸: €60,000. 🛏️: 2 Bed, 1 Bath. 📍: Mauprévoir, France
This cozy, move-in-ready home in a welcoming village is the perfect lock-up-and-leave retreat. The open-plan kitchen lounge features a corner kitchen, tiled floors, and a wood-burning stove, while a newly updated shower room adds convenience. Upstairs, two charming wood-floored bedrooms flow into each other. The property includes mains drainage, handy storage sheds, a terrace for al fresco dining, and a nearby plot perfect for BBQs. Ideally situated between Civray and L'Isle Jourdain, with Poitiers and Limoges airports just an hour away, it’s a steal at this price.
🏠 Property Highlights
- 2 bedrooms, 1 shower room
- Open-plan living with wood burner + outdoor terrace
- Small BBQ-ready plot nearby for extra outdoor fun
✈️ Poitiers Airport (PIS) → 🚗 ~1 hour | Limoges Airport (LIG) → 🚗 ~1 hour
<200k | LIVE IN A PAINTING
💸: €185,000. 🛏️: 3 Beds, 2 Baths. 📍: Castelmuzio, Italy
This recently renovated 95 sqm gem in the heart of Castelmuzio offers four levels of Tuscan charm, blending historic features with modern comforts. The ground floor welcomes you with a private entrance and laundry, while a staircase leads to a cave-like tuff cellar below. The first floor features a cozy living space with a stunning 1700s fireplace, a raised kitchenette, and a hallway bathroom. Upstairs, the second floor hosts two double bedrooms and a renovated bathroom, with the attic on the third floor providing a third bedroom and gorgeous views of Val d’Orcia. With terracotta floors, exposed beams, and rustic stone walls, this property is perfect as a vacation retreat or rental investment.
🏠 Property Highlights
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 recently renovated)
- Historic tuff-rock cellar and 1700s fireplace
- Stunning Val d’Orcia views from the attic
✈️ Florence Airport (FLR) → 🚗 ~1.5 hours | 🚆 Siena Train Station → 🚗 ~1 hour
<300k | MAMMA MIA
💸: €235,000. 🛏️: 2Beds, 2 Baths. 📍: Chalki, Greece
Perched on a hillside overlooking the harbor and the charming island of Halki, this fully renovated 2019 gem offers breathtaking views and serene island living. Spread over two levels (69 sqm total), it boasts a cozy ground floor with a double bedroom, small kitchen, sitting room, and modern amenities like air conditioning and a washing machine. Upstairs, a spacious living area with a loft featuring two double beds opens to a private balcony with sweeping vistas of Halki and Rhodes. Fully furnished and ready to move into, this home seamlessly blends traditional charm with modern convenience—a perfect retreat for tranquility and natural beauty.
🏠 Property Highlights
- 2 levels, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Fully furnished with modern amenities
- Balcony with panoramic views of Halki and Rhodes
✈️ Rhodes International Airport (RHO) → 🚗 ~1.5 hours (via ferry)