You would probably walk right past this humble old cottage
If it weren’t for the sound of rushing water.
You’ll be happy you took notice —
The house is unusually tall and narrow
With marvellous old wood that speak of its age:
Three centuries in existence as the old mill house (Olhamra Mill)
That used to distribute water to the lands around it.
Nowadays, it’s a summer house
Where the owners look as if they stopped painting one of the doors
To enjoy the delight of the singing water.
Before following the bend in the road,
Make sure you turn around one last time
To enjoy the hidden beauty of this age-old jewel.
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What a beautiful structure that old mill is! Wonderful captures!
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Simply wonderful!
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A beautiful millhouse. It’s a shame that it is used in summer, because it is so glamorous.
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Would love to explore that old place. We had a historic mill that finally had to be torn down near us–it was just too close to the main river and was continously getting flooded.
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Lady, Fi,
If this stunning, historic place could talk, she’d have much to say!
…just as you do, dearest.
Thank you for taking me away to new places & adventures…..xx
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This house speaks of long past times when life was so different. I am glad you got to share this treasure of the past with us 🙂
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How beautiful! I love old, dilapidated buildings.
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Oh, I do love old buildings like this and I always wish they could talk and tell me their history, and the people that have come and gone over the years. Your photos capture all the beauty and the mystery and, as always, I love them, too!! Hope you have a great week! Stay warm!
Sylvia
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Such a beauty and your editing is gorgeous!
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wow i love places like this…so much texture to them and your eye just finds new delights…the trickling water too def adds a nice soundtrack to it…
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that is just gorgeous! what a wonderful place to ‘summer’! 🙂
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Beautiful photos, delicious home, I love the colors and those beautiful frames capturing the beauty of the snow. Greetings.
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Looks like heaven to me. Kinda places you see in tales…Beautiful shots. 🙂
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What a beautiful old mill house in such a scenic setting. I like the way the partly painted door looks. Adds to the charm for me.
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That red against the white is so vivid. It looks as though you had wind during the snow – the trees are blotched up their trunks. I’d love to know the story behind the half-painted door.
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What a grand stately building! Look at that patina and colour! Wonderful photos Fiona. 300 years old…….
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Amazing to think it’s lasted 300 years and through bitter winters and hot summers.
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wonderful colors! lovely snaps!
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This is a beautiful old structure. I could happily sit on that deck in the summer to enjoy the singing waters.
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thank you for the lovely virtual tour!
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A lovely place! I love the red colour, – like “svensk stuga rød”!
I wish you a good evening!
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What a lovely location, I would want to use such a place all year.
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True culture !
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You’re always finding the most amazing hidden treasures!
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Lovely building…I love the aged red against the white snow!
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Lovely pictures of an old house with history. You can feel that while looking at it,, Good job.
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That gorgeous rusty brown against the white and grey… lovely!
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The colour of the building reminded me of Norway. 😉
Sweden is more bluish yellow, right?
Yea, like IKEA.
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Ha ha! Most traditional wooden buildings in Sweden are also red!
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It wears its age well! Beautiful!
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The old wood and red color give it a nice charm. I would likely stop and look at it more.
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Wonderful shots of centuries old mill.
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That is a beautiful old house. I love that color, so bright.
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Quite happy to spend a few hours walking around this old building, exploring inside and out.
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I love old red buildings!
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Cool old house. It’s well kept and must be taken care. The red goes well white.
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nice place. It always warms my heart when I see old buildings being well taken cared of. Like this one. 🙂
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Wonderful! Really enjoyed that!
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I could definitely see myself living there…. 🙂
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i love old buildings like this. very charming and peaceful. 🙂
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What a beautiful old house!
Thanks for sharing.
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Lovely! 🙂
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I would notice this old beauty… bet your bottom dollar I would, I love old places like this… 300 years old? That’s astonishing & oh the stories it could tell… absolutely wonderful shots & I love how you said to take one last look before the bend in the road, for that’s exactly what I would do! =)
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That old house is great. And the pictures you took were picturesque!
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It would be wonderful to spend a vacation in that lovely building! I wouldn’t want to waste my time working and would probably forget to finish that door too !.
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I love old buildings like this, great shots.
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Such glorious shots
Warm Aloha from Hawaii
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I love the red against the whitened world! So lovely. Made me smile. 🙂
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Three centuries, that is breathtaking when I think about all the people who had to take care of the house over time. What a treasure. What a find.
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Lady Fi: I love that old mill house, it is a beauty. I’m thankful it has lasted the test of time.
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Can you stay there? I was wondering if it’s a rental in the summer as it would be beautiful and soothing to listen to the sounds of water.
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I think it’s privately owned.
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Swedes do love the color red! It is a wonderful old building..you captured it wonderfully:)
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WoW! What a treasure! The last shot was spectacular! “Before following the bend in the road … ” favourite words here! 🙂
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The red stands out in the midst of the snow! How lovely to see this building withstand the heat and the cold!
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That house is so romantic. I love the color!
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How nice that the beauty of age is not dismantled. Thank you.
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Beautiful! Thanks for visiting my blog today 🙂
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The wood that the building is made from is such a great colour – it seems to feel warm.
SM
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A red house in the snow is a sure prize!
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Full of character. And running water. Like me.
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WOW, what a gorgeous mill! I always have dreamed about fixing up some old building- an old warehouse or mill or light house into a home…talk about a story to tell within the walls of these old buildings! And nothing photographs better then an old bright red building against a snowy landscape! Gorgeous!
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It’s a real treasure … So pretty with the deep red walls …. Beautiful!
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A jewel indeed, and your description just finishes the painting.
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I”ve simply run out of gush words.
I love ever photo, how you see. Every time.
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What a lovely house and so romantic !!
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Beautiful pictures you are showing us.
It’s a wonderful post..
The old mill.. nostalgia all over.
I sorry for my bad english, I bet that there is monkey-gramma all over..;)!
Rikke
ps; thank you so much for your nice words on my post today!
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Excellent contrasts between the red structure and the white snow. Your editing is superb.
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Wouldn’t it be lovely to spend the summer there.
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What a wonderful find!
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beautiful shots of the old mill.The contrast is superb.
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A redwood house in the midst of show… perfect settings of a fairly tale, especially to me, whom my part of the world never snow 😉
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Gosh, that’s gorgeous! Hey, if they need painters, I will join the party anytime!
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Wow.. what a gorgeous spot.
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That is lovely. Thanks for stopping by my blog so I could be pointed to yours, and this mill that seems to want to tell us something. 🙂
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Thank you for visiting my blog and nice comment. The reddish brown in the white snow is cute. And it’s grand for endurance for long years. Surely jewel.
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Thanks for showing us the beauty that might otherwise escape us.
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Gorgeous colour, especially against all that white.
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That is almost too beautiful to be real!
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That is the perfect shade of red. What a great spot. I could be verrrrry happy there.
Thanks for the beautiful photos.
xo jj
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It looks old and beautiful. The sharp angled roof show me that the house is located in heavy snow area.
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Seriously. You live in a fairy tale.
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You have an eye for finding treasures like these!
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Beautiful! 🙂
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Just wonderful. Beautiful old mill. Great photos !
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Fabulous series of images. I especially like the partially painted door and your interpretation of it. Lovely. 🙂
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Oh wow! Such beautiful scenery and great colour contrasts. Wonderful series.
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Wow..what a fantastic find! The red wood really stood out among the tree and snow! Beautiful photos!
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That is the kind of building that would make me want to pull over and take a closer look. Thanks for sharing the close up photos!
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It looks old and beautiful, indeed. Very beautiful! Thank you!
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What a beautiful place. I’m drawn to red buildings that carry so much character. And your words make it all the more magical.
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