I WANNA live there # 37

I live in a pretty incredible area - in Montreal, It's an historical neighbourhood loaded with tons and tons of charm - and 20th century architecture, just steps away from the city center, it's also a pretty expensive neighbourhood ( in which I live in servants quarters basically compared to what I'm surrounded by ) 

Because there are days I don't have furniture makeovers to show you - I've chosen Wednesdays to showcase and feature one or two homes that are for sale around here.................( or apartment - or duplex - or teepee )
Keep in mind this is in the heart of the city - so the prices reflect that  - think Manhattan - where these places would cost 3 or 4 times what they're listed for here!
On occasion I'll showcase beautiful homes in other areas - countries - continents - the one thing most of them will have have in common will be their age - because I love old homes with stories to tell, join me won't you?
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Good Morning All !!!
We're headed to Normandie, France today - and you don't even need a passport to come along with me!!!
Annie Sloan has a vacation place in these here parts - let's see why.

First one up is selling for 196,100 Euros - unbelievably great price for what you get
Right Move Overseas
This is a beautifully renovated spacious famiily house situated in the country a short walk from the nearest village and about 25 minutes from the sea. . The towns of Coutances and St Lo are within easy reach as are the ferry ports of Cherbourg and Caen. The nearest village has a variety of shops, a school, bar, bakers etc.. and the village itself is lively with many activities taking place in the local Salle des Fetes.
Centrally heated, four bedrooms a substantial garage, two living rooms, two kitchens, two staircases three showerooms 2wcs this would make an ideal residence for an extended family or even b and b/gite and house. The property has been well maintained to a high standard by the present owners as have the beautiful gardens. Additional accomodation could be available on the first floor as there is room to expand. The garage itself has a room above and is double glazed.
The layout of the property would suit an extended famiily or a family with frequent visitors who like some independence - a little gite or a b and b activity or just one big family home.

Does it " have " you yet?
Let's get inside this beauty!
C'mon ladies - you can dwindle around on the grounds after we've done the tour - I'm dying to get in this one :)

Oh mon Dieu - il est charmante!!!

Dear God it doesn't get much better then this next photo, does it?

Ok you wanted to see grounds ? 
I'll show you grounds !

Ready for another one?

This one goes for 1,800.000 Euros - so aproximately 2,300,000 dollars - for those of you that have followed  I WANNA live there for awhile - you know what 2,300,000 millions dollars can buy you in North America - 
for those of you that haven't, trust me, it CANNOT buy you this!!!

• Magnificent 18th Century Chateau set in 29 hectares (71.66 acres) of fully enclosed parkland.
• Ideal for horse lovers.
• Totally restored to exacting specification and in a spectacular location with far reaching valley vi
• 650m² (6,996 sq ft) of habitable space in 16 main rooms on 3 floors, including 7 bedrooms
• Many original features have been preserved including parquet flooring from Versailles
• Many outbuildings including orangerie, Guardian’ house, barns, horse boxes & saddlery
• Lake, river with trout and salmon fishing
• Substantial vegetable garden and orchard
• RIGHT MOVE OVERSEAS

This place is so large, we have to stop for lunch before continuing 

now if that doesn't put  My Moldings  to shame!

What's that you say?  You would rather live in a Castle?

Well I've got just the one for you!!!

11 bedroom castle for sale

France - Normandy, Calvados, Bayeux

1.790.000 Euros

• Magnificent 18th Century Chateau set in 14ha (34.6 acres) of beautifully landscaped parkland
• 3 km from Bayeux and sandy beaches
• 800 m² of sumptuous living space in 16 main rooms on 4 floors
• Sumptuous entertaining space and reception rooms, huge lounges, library & dining room.
• Many original features including, fireplaces, stonework, wooden floors and woodwork
• Two very large outbuildings into two separate wings – one connected to the Chateau 
• Right Move U.K.

attached to the main house

Seriously?  I could very happily settle into the garage

a little paint ( ok a lot of paint - but still ) 

Those distressed chippy doors made me gasp!  This series is becoming a health concern for me

Check out the height of these ceilings - what do you do when the light bulbs burn out LOL

You'd need scaffolding to change them!

a settee in the bathroom!!!

I don't know - should we look at one more?

Can you take another one?

Ok - one more for the road

535.000 Euros - so aprox. just under 700,000 dollars

SHUT THE DOOR !!!!!!!!  How is this even possible?

Elegant early 19th century "Petit" Chateau set in 30 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds, located in the picturesque Swiss Normandy national park. The property which is approached via a gravel drive off a country lane sits in tranquil landscaped gardens with an ornamental lake fed by the river Vire. The property is ideally located for activity holidays, walking, canoeing etc and within easy walking distance of a village with restaurants.

Right Move U.K

Clearly we're living on the wrong continent........................

What do you think of these - are you amazed by the prices?

Just to keep things in perspective - my teeny tiny little 2 bedroom flat here in Montreal has been valued at 500,000 dollars - hmmm - North America may just be inflating housing prices a tad, 

d'ya think?  Those " big guys " need their bonuses after all!

Have a wonderful Wednesday :)

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