Welcome back to Outta Town! The newsletter that makes you reconsider all of your life choices. In today's issue: houses in Denmark, Italy, and France 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
💸: €77,500. 🛏️: 2 Bed, 1 Bath. 📍: Kettinge, Denmak
Step into the charm of rural Denmark with this 1880-built gem in Kettinge, where history meets cozy countryside living. This 85 sqm thatched-roof home boasts two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a welcoming blend of traditional half-timbered construction with modern updates like electric heating and fuel stoves. Set on 1,415 sqm of lush land, the garden's ancient trees and winding stone path create a fairy-tale-like retreat, perfect for unwinding. Just a short 15-minute drive from the bustling towns of Nykøbing Falster and Sakskøbing, it’s the ideal escape with a touch of Danish culture.
🏠 Property Highlights
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, cozy 85 sqm
- Large 1,415 sqm garden with mature trees and stone path
- Historic charm with modern comforts
✈️ Copenhagen Airport (CPH) → 🚗 ~1.5 hrs | 🚆 Nykøbing Falster Station → 🚗 ~15 min
<200k | SO MUCH HISTORY
💸: €190,000. 🛏️: 3 Beds, 2 Baths. 📍: Sultri, Italy
Perched in the heart of Sutri's historic center, "Palazzo Manosio" offers a slice of Italian heritage wrapped in modern comfort. This unique 82 sqm penthouse, once home to Cardinal Manosio, boasts a rare gem: a habitable rooftop terrace with a panoramic suite and six windows framing 360° views of Sutri's rooftops and surrounding nature—a one-of-a-kind feature in the city. Recently renovated, the three-level apartment features a cozy living room with a fireplace, a mezzanine bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, and all the essentials like natural gas heating and air conditioning on every floor.
🏠 Property Highlights
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 82 sqm + 3 sqm storage
- Rooftop terrace with unparalleled 360° views
- Recently renovated, air-conditioned throughout
✈️ Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) → 🚗 ~1 hr | 🚆 Capranica-Sutri Train Station → 🚗 ~10 min
<300k | A FRENCH BEAUTY
💸: €289,900. 🛏️: 4Beds, 2 Baths. 📍: Fomperron, France
This stunning 200-year-old manor house is the epitome of charm and history, tucked away in a peaceful hamlet between Niort and Poitiers. With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a grand interior featuring four fireplaces and spacious rooms, this home radiates timeless elegance. Outside, the garden is a dream: 17 varieties of roses, a koi-filled pond with water lilies, a well, and a large pool with a retractable hard cover provide endless tranquility. The historic flooring—oak parquet and stones from the abbey of de la Châtelière—adds character, while modern updates like insulated roofing and oil central heating ensure comfort.
🏠 Property Highlights
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, multiple fireplaces
- Stunning garden with roses, koi pond, and pool
- Historic and modern features blended seamlessly
✈️ Poitiers Airport (PIS) → 🚗 ~45 min | 🚆 Niort Train Station → 🚗 ~35 min