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We looked at > 150 different homes across Europe. Here are our four favorites for under €100k, €200k, €300k, and a once-in-a-lifetime wildcard. Each home gets better than the last.
New stuff! 👀 For each home, we’ll help you get there with airport, train, and drive time aka “are we there yet?” We also revamped the fun facts section and spotlight more creators you’ll ❤️ at the end.
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< 100K
MOULES ET COGNAC
Price: €96,300. Size: 3 Bed, 1 Bath. 📍 Location: Condac, France.
Nestled in the low-key village of Condac, Charente, France, this stone family home is the ultimate snag for those chasing vibes, character, and peace. Enjoy the chill countryside life while still being just a quick ten-minute drive from the local market town.
This home spans 99 square meters, making it perfect for families or anyone looking for a sweet holiday hangout. The property rocks a spacious garden and a bonus second stone house with major glow-up potential. Whether you want a guest house, a gîte, or just some extra space, this place is ready for your magic touch.
🐚 Local cuisine: The Charante region is known for a number of recipes, my favourite is Mouclade: A traditional dish made with mussels cooked in a creamy sauce flavored with white wine, shallots, garlic, and saffron.
🥃 Historic booze: Charente is part of the Cognac region, famous for producing the world-renowned brandy. Visitors can tour local distilleries and vineyards to sample some of the best spirits and wines.
🏰 Step back in time: The region is dotted with charming Romanesque churches and historical buildings. The nearby town of Ruffec is known for its medieval architecture and vibrant market.
Are we there yet? Here is the nearest airport with estimated drive time, and the nearest train station and drive time to Condac.
✈️ Limoges (LIG) → 🚗 ~1.5 hours | 🚆 Angoulême station → 🚗 ~1 hour
< 200K
MAXIMALIST DREAM
Price: €105,000. Size: 3 Bed, 1 Bath. 📍 Location: Moratalla, Spain.
This home, owned by an artist, is a maximalist's dream house sitting on a sprawling 2000 square meters. Step up to the slightly elevated ground floor and you'll find a spacious living room merging into a modern kitchen—ideal for family hangouts. There's also a bright bedroom here for those who crave tranquility.
Upstairs, discover two charming attic bedrooms and a terrace with killer views of the castle and valley. The garden is ready for your green thumb, and there's a pool for those scorching days. Located just outside Moratalla, this house gives you the best of both worlds: peaceful rural vibes with the town’s shops and restaurants just a short walk away.
🐄 Chased by cows: Mortalla has its own “running of the bulls” festival (Los Encierros) where cows and bulls are set free on the streets. Bullfighting, dancing, fireworks, bring your running shoes.
🗿 Prehistoric: Find cave settlements and cave drawings dating back thousands of years in the local town. Humans have been getting outta town in Moratalla since…before time.
🥵 Left school at age 10: Ramón Gaya is considered one of the best Spanish painters of the 20th century. He is from the Murcia region. Visit the Gaya museum and learn about his wild life from exile to concentration camps to notoriety.
✈️ Alicante (ALC) → 🚗 ~2 hours | 🚆 Murcia station → 🚗 ~1.5 hours
= 300K
NEIGHBOURS WITH CLOONEY
Price: €300,000 Size: 5 Bed, 4 Bath. 📍 Location: Como, Italy
Who says you gotta be George Clooney level rich to live in Lake Como?
Check out this historic gem in San Pietro Sovera, nestled between the charming Church of San Pietro and the iconic Roman Bridge over the Cuccio stream. This place screams character with its unique earth-sky structure and private garden.
Picture this: a basement apartment with its own entrance, perfect for guests or a rental. On the main levels, you have a spacious living area that flows into a modern kitchen—ideal for those family hangouts and dinner parties. The original wooden floors add a touch of vintage charm.
The attic? It's got a cozy bedroom with a dormer window, giving you those classic European vibes. Sure, it needs some TLC, but it's already set up with essential utilities like sewerage, water, and electricity. With a bit of renovation and lots of love, this could be your dream Lago di Como home.
Fun fact: The last time I was in Como, I came across this home on a hike and promised myself that some day I would own it.
🍚 Risotto al Pesce Persico: Dive into this creamy risotto featuring fresh perch fish, straight from the pristine waters of Lake Como. A true local delicacy, it combines perfectly cooked rice with tender fish.
💥 Comic Con: Find the Marco Lucchetti Art Gallery nearby, a private gallery specializing in the what they term the “Ninth art” that is, of course, comic art.
🍝 Little Ancient World: The so-called masterpiece of italian author Antonio Fogazzaro’s career was written nearby, in the village of Valsolda, and based on his…parents.
✈️ Milan Malpensa (MXP) → 🚗 ~1.5 hours |
🚆 Porlezza station → 🚗 ~15 minutes
WILDCARD
CHÂTEAU LIVING
Price: €327,000 Size: 8 Bed. 📍 Location: Aulus-les-Bains, France
A few days ago I tweeted out something along the lines of “I won’t stop until I own a Château“. Well that dream might come sooner than anticipated.
Step back in time with this 19th-century gem, set on a lush 3361 m² park in Aulus-les-Bains. Spread over three floors, this 280 m² property flaunts 13 grand rooms adorned with original moldings, period parquet, and majestic fireplaces. Sure, it needs a bit of TLC to reclaim its former glory, but its potential is endless.
Nestled near the GR10 hiking trail, Guzet ski resort, and stunning Pyrenean peaks, this place is a prime spot for a lavish gîte or chic guesthouse.
🥐 Smallest Commune in France: Aulus-les-Bains has a population of less than 200 people, making it one of the smallest communes in France.
🛁 Hypercholesterolemia: The thermal springs have been used since ancient rome. Today they specialize in treating high cholesterol, which occurs due to factors like diet, genetics, obesity, sendentary lifestyles, and other medical conditions.
✈️ Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS) → 🚗 ~2 hours
🚆 Aulus-les-Bains station → 🚗 <30 min
ACCOUNTS WE LOVE
IF YOU LIKE US, YOU’LL LOVE THEM
How to Renovate a Chateau: Anna and Philipp left the city to follow their dream of a new life in the French countryside. Their youtube channel follows their 5-year journey restoring “Le Fleur” an 18th-century Chateau.
Wim & Joops Farmhouse Restoration: Rebuilding a dilapidated house near the Pyrénées with absolutely impeccable style, see for yourself:
Lastly, Pasta Grannies: If you haven’t heard of this channel yet, where have you been? You’re in for a treat. Creator Vicky finds and films women who still make pasta by hand - a tradition that is disappearing in Italy. Heartwarming and appetizing all in one. Make 91-year-old Maria’s lasagne recipe for dinner tonight.
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