Happy Friday, friend!
There is a very specific romantic fantasy where modern, screen-addicted people decide they want to move to the European countryside and suddenly live like it's 1850. You buy a house with a wood oven, convince yourself you are going to bake fresh sourdough every morning, and pretend you know how to operate a traditional coal stove without burning off your eyebrows.
We fully support this level of delusion.
This week, we have rounded up a collection of properties that will instantly turn you into an accidental pioneer. We are talking about homes with double fireplaces, massive cellars, traditional coal stoves, and enough fruit trees to start your own jam empire.
But before we kick off, check out this message from our friends at Bitizenship:
A second passport is becoming as smart a move as a second house

Bitizenship's Italian Investor Visa gets you EU residency for a €250k equity investment in an Italian startup, and here's the part most programs don't offer: your investment is only required after your visa is approved, not before.
No minimum stay requirement to keep your status. If you're already eyeing Italian property, this could be the faster path to actually staying long term.
Disclaimer: This is informational only and does not constitute financial advice or a public offer. Processing times vary, confirm current timelines directly with Bitizenship.
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Grab your axe and flour sacks - here is what we are looking at.
