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Here’s your Thursday’s edition of beautiful European homes to buy or drool over. We looked at over 200 homes over the last two days. Here are our top four across Italy and France

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< 100K

OOZING IN CHARM

Price: €89,000. Size: 3 Bed, 3 Bath. 📍 Location: Todi, Umbria

Looking for a cool spot in Todi's historic center? Check out this awesome three-story apartment inside the city walls. It's around 100 m² and has everything you need: an entrance, hallway, and toilet on the ground floor; a dining room, kitchen, bedroom, and storage room on the first floor; and two double bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor.

This place has mad potential to become your dream home. Perfect for history buffs and city lovers alike, it's also a sweet holiday spot to explore Todi by foot.

🏙️ Explore the Piazza del Popolo: The heart of Todi, this stunning square is surrounded by historical buildings like the Palazzo dei Priori and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.

🍷 Sagrantino di Montefalco: This robust red wine, unique to the region, pairs perfectly with the hearty dishes of Umbria. Try it with aged cheeses or red meat dishes.

✈️ Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi (PEG) → 🚗 ~ 40 minutes | 🚆 Todi Train Station → 🚗 ~ 15 minutes

< 200K

RUSTIC VIBES

Price: €194,400. Size: 3 Bed, 2 Bath. 📍 Location: St-Bonnet-de-Bellac, France

Tucked away in the picturesque Limousin region of Haute-Vienne, the peaceful village of St-Bonnet-de-Bellac offers a perfect escape for anyone dreaming of the serene French countryside. This charming three-bedroom house, an 18th-century gem originally part of a local château, seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort, making it an ideal choice for future homeowners.

The property sits on a spacious plot of over 2000 sqm, encircled by solid stone walls that provide a timeless sense of security and privacy. As you walk through the gates, you're greeted by a beautifully maintained garden featuring a hot tub, carport, and a large barn. Additional perks include a workshop, various storage areas, a greenhouse, and garden shade, all enhancing the outdoor living experience.

🏰 Visit Château de Rochechouart: Discover this stunning medieval castle that now houses a contemporary art museum.

🍰 Try Clafoutis: This classic dessert is a custard-like flan made with black cherries, though variations with other fruits exist.

✈️ Limoges Airport (LIG) → 🚗 ~ 40 minutes | 🚆 Bellac Train Station → 🚗 ~ 15 minutes

< 300K

A TRUE GEM

Price: €250,000 Size: 3 Bed, 2 Bath. 📍 Location: Monterosso Almo, Sicily

In the heart of a centuries-old forest, this stone architectural gem offers an embrace of timeless serenity and beauty. The fully renovated dwelling lies in a flat area surrounded by trees and lush vegetation, ready to provide a unique sensory and regenerative experience.

A large terraced garden with typical Sicilian stone leads to the property. On the ground floor, a welcoming living area features a stone kitchen, a lounge with a fireplace, a bedroom, a guest bathroom, and a utility room, combining functionality with charm. A comfortable staircase of stone and wood takes us to the first floor, where two cozy bedrooms connected to the bathroom promise peaceful rest.

The panoramic terrace, suspended between sky and earth, offers an unparalleled spectacle: the sunset sets the sky ablaze, and stars light up one after another. The external garden, with its small pool and orchard, is a true oasis of peace.

🏰 Visit the Noto Cathedral: Marvel at the stunning Baroque architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

💐 Attend the Infiorata di Noto: If you’re up for a short drive, you can participate in the annual flower festival, where the streets of Noto are adorned with intricate floral carpets.

✈️ Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)→ 🚗 ~ 1 hour | 🚆 Noto train station → 🚗 ~ 45 minutes

WILDCARD 👀 👀 👀

YOU DESERVE A CHATEAU

Price: €474,500 Size: 4 bed, 1 bath. 📍 Location: Civray, France

Nestled in the enchanting village of Civray, this captivating 4-bedroom chateau beautifully blends history and charm, ready to welcome a new family or individual who loves heritage and French architecture. Originally built in 1868, with two early 20th-century towers, the property offers both grandeur and cozy living spaces. The entrance hall leads to a stunning glazed conservatory with under-floor heating, overlooking lush gardens. The grand salon features a 12th-century fireplace, and an adjacent tower office boasts a custom wooden desk and bookcase, creating a historic workspace.

The dining room opens directly to the garden, perfect for al-fresco dining, and the spacious kitchen, accessible from both the dining room and the hall, includes an original fireplace. The first floor houses four generously sized bedrooms, each with its own fireplace, ranging from 16.9 to 21.3 square meters.

✈️ Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)→ 🚗 ~ 1 hour | 🚆 Ruffec train station → 🚗 ~ 25 minutes

ACCOUNTS WE LOVE

DOLL HOUSES & …PANCAKES?

The click-through rate for ‘accounts we love’ was the highest ever last week, to the insta of “probably AI architect” Baptiste Bohu and his deflt-blue Portugese villa. Soooo… let’s give the people what they want. 

Viral “AI Italy” Capri Retreat: Couldn’t track down the actual designer, but believe it was initially posted to DesignMidjourney and created by a MidJourney interior enthusiast. It’s gorgeous. I want it. I’m only concerned that it might be too… slippery?