Holidays are a time to unwind, explore new places, and indulge in a bit of daydreaming. But if you’re anything like us, you can’t resist the urge to take a peek in the real estate agents windows!
As real estate professionals, it’s almost become a reflex—curiosity kicks in, and we can’t help ourselves as we start to imagine buying a property and moving, to whichever city it is that we are now enjoying.
So, if you’ve found yourself doing the same—gazing at those listings and picturing yourself purchasing a perfect overseas pad—you’re in good company.
To start the dreaming, here’s a few favourite European destinations and a selection of properties that have caught our eye. City, country or by the sea? If you enjoy a bit of fantasy house hunting, these links will give you a taste of what could be. Enjoy…
Paris, France
City pad in Paris
Sale Price – EUR 16.58M
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We spotted this beautiful apartment while browsing in real estate agents windows near our hotel in Saint Germain, Paris – see above..
Just over EUR16.5M will buy a three bedroom apartment with incredible views over to the iconic Eiffel Tower. Renovated with three bedrooms this apartment also comes with three maids rooms, two cellars and three parking spaces!
Santorini, Greece
By the sea in Santorini
Sale Price – EUR 2.5M
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This luxury cave villa is over 300 years old and features the same iconic Santorini views you’re used to seeing on postcards and Instagram. EUR2.5M will buy three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large terrace with a view over the sea to the caldera. This property is a perfect piece of paradise in the Greek Islands..
Tuscany, Italy
A cottage in rural Tuscany
Sale Price – around EUR 450,000
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While we always enjoy looking at the ultra premium options, here’s something a little more affordable in Tuscany.
For around half the median house price in Sydney, you can buy a gorgeous renovated two storey stone farmhouse in Chianti, close to both Florence and Sienna. EUR450K will buy you four bedrooms and three bathrooms with beautiful views over the countryside.
