Happy Monday! welcome back to Outta Town. The newsletter that keeps you daydreaming when you really should be fixing that spreadsheet. In today's issue, we've got homes across Europe for under 300k.
For our paying subs: We've got a stunning apartment close to Lake Como and more homes under the fold.
<100k | BIGGER THAN IT LOOKS

💰 €69,900 📍 Picena, Spain | 🛏️ 4 Bed | 🛁 2 Bath |
Set in the village of Picena, deep in the Alpujarra mountains, this 4-bed, 2-bath home is a peaceful hideaway with panoramic views and fresh mountain air. The 125 m² property includes a bright open-plan kitchen and living room with fireplace, a view-drenched terrace, and a large garage with storage. Whether you’re escaping city life or hosting slow weekends with friends, this spot delivers quiet charm with room to breathe.
🔥 Why You’ll Love It
- 4 sunny bedrooms + 2 bathrooms
- Fireplace, terrace, and mountain views
- Garage + storage in a peaceful Alpujarran village
✈️ Almería Airport → 🚗 ~1 hr 30 min 🚆 Guadix Train Station → 🚗 ~1 hr 10 min
Other buys:
- This 4 bed fixer upper cottage in Brittany France for €96,000
- This 2 bed fixer upper bungalow in Mayo, Ireland for €45,000
<200k | IT'S LIKE A MOVIE SCENE

💰 €175,000 📍 Bize-Minervois, France | 🛏️ 2 Bed | 🛁 2 Bath |
This fully renovated 2-bed, 2-bath home in Bize-Minervois brings together rustic charm and modern comfort across three levels. The bright dining area with wood-burning stove, updated kitchen, and cozy lounge with stone walls feel both timeless and fresh. Upstairs, a sun-drenched terrace with outdoor kitchen makes the top-floor bedroom feel like a suite in the sky. Just steps from cafés and the river, this one’s ideal for anyone chasing village life without compromise.
🔥 Why You’ll Love It
- Renovated 2-bed, 2-bath with sunny terrace
- Outdoor kitchen for long, lazy lunches
- Walkable to shops, cafés, and swimming in the river
✈️ Carcassonne Airport → 🚗 ~45 min 🚆 Lézignan-Corbières Station → 🚗 ~20 min
Other buys:
- This 2 bed country home set in Lazio, Italy for €195,000
- This cute farmhouse in Barchi, Italy for €180,000
<300k | SET IN PARADISE

💰 €209,000 📍 Villanueva de Algaidas, Spain 🛏️ 3 Bed | 🛁 2 Bath |
This move-in-ready 3-bed home near Villanueva de Algaidas blends modern comfort with rustic charm. On the ground floor, you’ll find a spacious living room with a pellet stove and A/C, a double bedroom, a sleek new kitchen, and a full bathroom. The private patio and pool are perfect for summer days and low-key evenings. Upstairs are two more A/C-cooled bedrooms and a toilet, with thoughtful finishes throughout—new plumbing, quartz countertops, and rustic tile floors. Just 3 minutes to town, this one delivers space, privacy, and style.
🔥 Why You’ll Love It
- 3 beds, private pool + patio
- New finishes: plumbing, kitchen, rustic tiles
- 3 min to shops, bars, and services
✈️ Málaga Airport → 🚗 ~1 hr 🚆 Antequera AVE Station → 🚗 ~35 min
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