At 56, I bought a chateau in France. I never imagined I'd spend my midlife creating my dream home and business.
At midlife, I moved out of the US, bought a chateau in France, renovated it, and built a successful business abroad. The pros beat the cons.
In 2022, 56-year-old Abigail Carter left the United States to buy and renovate a chateau in France. After the loss of her husband in the 9/11 attacks, she had been alone and searching for a new life. Inspired by a YouTube video of a young couple renovating a chateau, Abigail decided to chase her dream. Despite the challenges of navigating French bureaucracy and finding a suitable property, Abigail eventually purchased Château de Borie, a dilapidated manor with 12 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, and updated systems.
With the help of a translator, she signed the purchase agreement and began transforming the property into a retreat center for creatives.
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