Escape to the Chateau 2 Books Collection Set by Dick & Angel Strawbridge - Non Fiction - Mixed Format

Titles in This Set:
Living the Château Dream
A Year at the Château

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Mixed lot

Overview:
In this two-book collection, Dick and Angel Strawbridge invite you into their adorable, hands-on French adventure at Château-de-la-Motte Husson. Living the Château Dream captures the early days of transforming a majestic but aging château into a thriving family home and a sustainable, hands-on business. It’s a story of practical renovations, resourceful design, and the couple’s warm, approachable voice that makes big dreams feel achievable for readers who love stylish, lived-in homes and real-world challenges. A Year at the Château follows on as winter yields to wedding plans and a whirlwind of restoration, showing how the Strawbridges turn obstacles into triumphs—from cramped rooms and bats in the turret to a memorable celebration and a first Christmas in their new life in France. Together, the pair share not just their renovations, but their philosophy: a home should be beautiful, functional, and filled with character. This collection is ideal for fans of home improvement, family storytelling, and aspirational lifestyle journeys.

What Makes This Collection Special:
This two-book collection is more than a travelogue through a grand French estate; it’s a blueprint for turning a dream into daily life. The books weave together craft, design, and everyday practicality, showing how patience, teamwork, and a clear sense of taste can transform a historic property into a thriving home and small enterprise. Fans of the show will recognise the couple’s signature warmth, humor, and unapologetic authenticity, while readers new to Château-life will discover a vivid, immersive reading experience that feels both aspirational and doable. The set’s value lies in offering a complete reading journey—from the first spark of inspiration to the finished, lived-in home—perfect for gifting, collecting, or binge-reading in one delightful sitting. The chapters complement each other, balancing practical design decisions with emotional milestones—the wedding, the sense of place, and the steady rhythm of life in a house with a long, storied past.

Books Included in This Collection:
Living the Château Dream
Living the Château Dream is the entertaining, heart-warming start of the Strawbridges’ French chronicle. It follows their decision to begin a new life at a storied château and their early experiments in design, sustainability, and turning a grand property into a family home. The narrative is intimate and practical, peppered with the couple’s characteristic optimism as they tackle patchwork renovations, budget-friendly fixes, and clever ways to blend style with function. It’s a feel-good primer on turning a dream into daily life, perfect for readers who love hands-on projects, character-filled homes, and the joy of a shared project becoming a family legacy.

A Year at the Château
A Year at the Château follows Dick and Angel from their winter move to France—when bedrooms were infested with flies and turrets housed bats—to the momentous wedding and a magical first Christmas. This installment chronicles the relentless effort, problem-solving, and creative decisions required to prepare the château for its new chapter. With warmth and wit, the couple reveal how careful planning, sustainability-minded choices, and a love of family helped them transform a challenging historic property into a home that is not only beautiful but also deeply lived-in.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Ideal for readers who crave a cozy, aspirational journey into French château life. This two-book collection suits adults and older teens who enjoy home-renovation stories with heart, humor, and practical tips. Fans of Dick and Angel Strawbridge’s television series will relish the deeper dive into their methods and the couple's voice—honest, uplifting, and down-to-earth. It's a perfect gift for new homeowners, design enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who loves a well-told life-journey memoir. The set is also a wonderful option for BookTok fans and collectors seeking a cohesive, complete two-book experience that can be enjoyed in sequence or as a standalone read.

Key Benefits:

• Two-book collection that chronicles a sustained château transformation from dream to daily life.
• Practical, real-world home renovation insights and sustainability-minded choices.
• Warm, engaging storytelling with humor and genuine family moments.
• Cohesive reading journey perfect for binge-reading or gifting as a matched set.
• Château-life inspiration with French country charm and timeless decor ideas.
• Ideal for fans of the television duo and lovers of heritage homes.

About the Author:
Dick and Angel Strawbridge are the husband-and-wife team behind the château-renovation journey that has captivated readers around the world. Known for their hands-on approach to transforming a historic French property into a welcoming family home and a sustainable business, they bring practical DIY wisdom, a refined design sense, and warm storytelling to these pages. Their work blends heritage craftsmanship with modern, functional living, balancing ambitious renovations with everyday life. In these books they share honest insights—what worked, what didn’t, and how to stay motivated when a century-old estate demands patience and creativity. Readers will enjoy their clear, friendly voice, which makes even the most complex projects feel approachable, and their commitment to turning a grand estate into a beloved home that families can enjoy for years to come.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
This two-book collection offers a complete, immersive journey into the Strawbridges’ château story—from first spark to fully realized home and business. You’ll experience practical renovations, heartfelt family moments, and the couple’s enduring optimism, all delivered in a warm, engaging voice. Owning the full set provides a cohesive reading experience, excellent gift appeal for fans of French country living, and a stylish addition to any bookshelf or coffee-table display. Whether you’re gathering ideas for your own home or simply craving a charming, uplifting escape, this collection invites you to dream big and believe it’s possible.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.