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Anita Louise Kraft

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Sunny Cottage

 

Defended by shutters, the windows symbolize

the navigators and fishermen of this island's

semi-tropical main village.

 

 

 

Climbing Roses

 

A facinating complex of old lanes and alleys stands on

the site of a former river port at the merging of the

rivers Vienne and Loire in France.

 

 

 

 

Moored for the Night

 

A boat quietly rests with the rugged

Pennines in the distance.

 

 

 

 

Hidden Byways - SOLD

 

Famous for the fine 16th and 17th century

houses in it's centre, this pretty little village

of Brittany offers splendid diversity with architechtural embellishments. 

 

Complete lack of monotony and uniformity

characterize these dwellings

 

 

 

French Morning on the Coast

 

Made up of eye-catching, white-washed Breton houses,

 this island hugs the French coastline.

 

 

 

 

Shady Coast

 

At the north end of Ile aux Moines island offers

stunning views of the Gulf and the Mainland.

 

 

 

 

Sails - SOLD

 

Awaiting a perfect wind.

 

 

 

Winding Road

 

This road offers a view of old world

architechture in France.

 

 

 

Solitary Traveler

 

The English Canals, so perfect in their

settings, impel one to imagine what lies around the bend.

 

 

 

Steps - SOLD

 

Crestet, a beautiful tiny village high up in

the range of rocky hills, is an exceptionally quiet place which seems almost abandoned from afar.  However, it has been brought back to life through the restoration of the adjoining houses and cobbled pathways leading to the extensive ruins of a Romanesque castle.

 


 

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Green Pathway

 

An immese pride, clearly revealed in the rustic

appearance of the homes' in many

villages along the Loire.

 

 

 

 

Long Shadows - Sold

 

Famous as a center for the antiquarian trade,  Becherel has many fine streets and houses creating shady spots crammed with bookshops.

 

 

 

 

Arcade of Light

 

The open courtyard allows the daylight to

spill through the archway, inviting

 passerbys to visit.

 

 

 

 

Golden Canals of Venice

 

The contrast between the beauty of the

ochre and golden tones on the architechture against

the dark and dingy canals creates

a perfect balance. 

 

 

 

 

Coastal Retreat

 

A paradise of semi-tropical gardens, the houses of

the Ile do Brehat enjoy an exceptionally mild climate.

 

 

 

 

Raging Rapids

 

 

The untouched beauty of this land, set

aside for all to view.

 

 

 

 

Sunny Retreat

  

Pleasing climate and therapeutic waters of Bargemon in Provence have led to the construction of a number of

fine homes and villas, many with delightful gardens.

 

 

 

Times Gone By

 

Breton rual architechture includes the

grand and the humble depicting the ruins

of the abbey of Bon Repos. 

 

 

 

Delicately Rugged

 

Even amongst the most rugged of

landscapes, delicate beauty arises.

 

 

 

 

Sunset Coast - new

 

The residents of this small Greek village experience yet another beautiful sunset off thier coast.