Valley-view villa with outdoor pergola patio in medieval Molazzana
From the cozy firelit interiors to the pergola-shaded patio with sweeping valley views, every corner tells a story of authentic Tuscan living.
💳: €220,000 | 🛏️: 2 Bed | 🛁 2 Bath | 🇮🇹 Molazzana, Tuscany, Italy
Nestled in the enchanting Garfagnana region, this charming village house is your ticket to living la dolce vita. Spread across 140 square meters of pure Italian charm, this two-story beauty comes with two cozy bedrooms and stylish bathrooms.
But the real magic? Those outdoor spaces will make your heart skip a beat. Picture yourself sipping espresso on your private balcony, or hosting long, lazy lunches under the wooden pergola with views that'll make your Instagram followers weep.
The patio? It's basically your personal slice of Tuscan heaven, complete with valley vistas that'll never get old. Inside, you've got a fireplace-equipped living room for those chilly evenings, plus two basement floors perfect for storing your growing wine collection.
Recently renovated to perfection, this isn't just a house—it's your future Italian lifestyle waiting to happen.
🌍 Getting There
✈️ Airports: Pisa (PSA) 1h20 | Florence (FLR) 2h | Bologna (BLQ) 2h45
🚊 Trains to Barga-Gallicano:
- Pisa Centrale: 2h (scenic Lucca route)
- Florence S.M.N: 2h30 via Lucca
- Lucca: 1h15 local train
🚗 Drive times: Florence 2h | Rome 4h | Milan 4h30
🚌 Local buses: Lucca → Barga | Castelnuovo → Molazzana
💡 Tip: Car recommended for exploring Garfagnana!
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Jungle oasis: turnkey paradise with pool in laid-back Ojochal
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💳: $249,000 | 🛏️: 1 Bed | 🛁: 1 Bath | 🇨🇷 Ojochal, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Welcome to your modern jungle sanctuary, a 2020-built casita where luxury meets wild paradise. Perfectly sized at 94m² and nestled on a generous 1,703m² lot of mature rainforest, this tropical retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort and nature's spectacle.
Step into your air-conditioned bedroom after a day of adventure, or lounge by your private saltwater pool surrounded by professional landscaping featuring 20 exotic fruit trees and flowering species. The high-ceilinged interior stays remarkably cool thanks to those refreshing river breezes, while the spacious rancho is perfect for outdoor living and entertaining.
Already established as a successful short-term rental, this gated and fenced property comes complete with designer security features, quartz countertops, and all the modern amenities you'd expect. But the real magic? You're just minutes from pristine beaches, world-class restaurants, hidden waterfalls, and all the conveniences of Ojochal.
🌍 Getting There
✈️ Airports: San José (SJO) 3h30 | Quepos (XQP) 1h | Palmar Sur (PMZ) 45m
🚌 Shuttle services:
- San José Airport: 4h (scenic mountain route)
- Manuel Antonio: 1h30 via coastal highway
- Dominical: 45m local service
🚗 Drive times: Manuel Antonio 1h30 | Dominical 45m | Uvita 20m
🚍 Local buses: San José → Uvita 6h | Uvita → Ojochal 15m | Palmar Norte → Ojochal 30m
💡 Tip: While 2-wheel drive accessible, a 4x4 is recommended in rainy season!
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Medieval Magic: Sun-Soaked Stone House in Historic Charras Village
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💳: CAD 254,143 (€170,000) | 🛏️: 3 Bed | 🛁: 2 Bath | 🇫🇷 Charras, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Step into French village life in this beautifully renovated 155m² stone house, perfectly positioned in the heart of medieval Charras. Set on a generous 365m² plot, this authentic home blends historic charm with modern comfort in one of France's most picturesque hilltop villages.
The heart of the home is a sun-drenched kitchen opening onto a covered terrace with BBQ – perfect for those long French lunches. Inside, you'll find a spacious living/dining room, separate laundry, and three bedrooms served by modern bathrooms. The piece de résistance? A charming stone outbuilding ready to become your guest house or artist's studio, plus a convertible attic for future expansion.
Recently upgraded with all the essentials – double glazing, new heat pump, water softener – this turnkey property offers modern comfort while maintaining its historic soul. Just steps from the village baker and grocer, overlooking rolling countryside and ancient woods, you're perfectly positioned to live the French village dream.
🌍 Getting There
✈️ Airports: Limoges (LIG) 1h15 | Bordeaux (BOD) 2h | Paris (CDG) 5h
🚊 Train services:
- Paris Montparnasse: 3h to Angoulême
- Bordeaux: 1h45 to Angoulême
- Angoulême: 30m local service
🚗 Drive times: Angoulême 35m | Limoges 1h30 | Bordeaux 2h
🚌 Local buses: Angoulême → Charras | Limited rural service
💡 Tip: Car essential for village living in the French countryside!
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€1 Dream: Historic Triple-Story Ready for Renaissance in Medieval Cammarata
💳: €1 (+€65k reno) | 🏗️: Full Reno | 🇮🇹 Cammarata, Sicily, Italy
Part of Cammarata's visionary 1€ house program, this 56m² slice of Sicilian history is waiting for the right dreamer to breathe new life into its ancient stones. Currently uninhabitable but bursting with potential, this west-facing gem offers a rare chance to create your perfect Italian home from the ground up.
Let's be honest – this is a complete renovation project requiring approximately €65,000 to transform it into a comfortable living space. But just imagine what could be: those original features restored to glory, that rustic stone trough transformed into a conversation piece, and the possibility of adding a terrace to maximize those sweeping countryside views.
Currently a blank canvas spread across three stories, this property offers the authentic Italian renovation adventure you've been dreaming of.
Located in the heart of historic Cammarata, you'll be part of a community-driven renaissance, with local support and fellow renovators creating a vibrant new chapter in this medieval town's story.
🌍 Getting There
✈️ Airports: Palermo (PMO) 1h45 | Catania (CTA) 2h | Trapani (TPS) 2h30
🚊 Train services:
- Palermo Centrale: 2h (scenic mountain route)
- Agrigento: 1h via local service
- Catania: 2h30 with transfer
🚗 Drive times: Agrigento 45m | Palermo 1h45 | Catania 2h
🚌 Local buses: Palermo → Cammarata | Agrigento → Cammarata
💡 Tip: Access to local construction contacts must be considered during renovation planning!
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