The term “petite folie” in French also fittingly translates to “splurge”, and this Normandy property provides a lifestyle we’d love to indulge in.

On the market with New Zealand Sotheby’s, the minimalist Hidden Island Retreat was designed to blend into the landscape of New Zealand’s Jack’s Point Preserve.

This lovely French manor home in Normandy is located just 20 minutes from the beaches of Deauville and 1 hour 45 minutes to Paris.

The Grade II listed property on the market with Lodestone Property has been updated for modern family life.

The residence was custom built for Benjamin and Hazel Nields in 1915, its design influenced by the Petit Trianon at Versailles.

This modern mountain lodge is set in the prestigious Versant Soleil community, just a quick gondola ride away from the bustling Tremblant village.

The updated Georgian house provides an elevated lifestyle in the English countryside, on the market with Aston Knowles.

On the market with Cameron Avery of Prestige Properties Italy, the turnkey operation is set within walking distance to the ancient Etruscan village of Bettole in the Tuscan countryside near Siena.

This turnkey stone villa set in the hills of the Istrian peninsula could be yours for €500K, on the market with Croatia Sotheby’s Realty.

Originally a vicarage built in 1818 for William Bridges of Cirencester, Preston Place set in beautiful grounds with landscaped gardens, an all-season tennis court, and a pool tucked away in the walled gardens.