Hundreds of vehicles and dozens of pedestrians pass Janine's house every day and most remain ignorant of it's presence, and certainly ignorant of its history. Just beyond the house is the main thoroughfare through Paimpont which passes at the level of the eaves and the rest of the roof is all but hidden by bushes planted along the roadside.
So why was this house built down in a hole you might ask? The answer is that this was originally a water mill fed by the outflow from Paimpont Lake, which is perhaps 50 metres from the building. This was the mill that ground the corn to provide flour for the community of Paimpont Abbey... today it's Janine's house. The mill stream still passes through the garden, on the other side of the house.
I've processed this image with muted colours to reflect it's history but also the fact that the building is still in use a few hundred years after it was built.
I so much admire your work, Richard. This looks very painterly. I love the muted colors. Janine has a lovely historical residence! Thank you for sharing with us.
It views very nicely with or without black Richard! It is lovely - you have captured its seclusion so well. We have many such ex-mill houses in similar situations here in Wales.
Beautiful home with a very interesting history. I have come across a number of old grist mills, some still in operation, but none made into a home. You processing does it justice!
