This trip was far from planned. But it all happened very quickly⦠An unexpected phone call and two days later, here we are in the countryside of Hollogne-sur-Geer.
Fields as far as the eye can see and green corners, lit up by the low-angled light at the end of the day⦠Even before arriving at Moulin Castral, I already felt out of place. Here we are, at the Moulin Castral in Hollogne-sur-Geer. Once through the gate, we find ourselves in an exceptional green environment bordered by the Geer.
Once inside, my hopes were confirmed: the place is adorable, the decor soft and tastefully chosen. The light streaming through the impressive bay window in the living room gives this apartment a cosy, warm atmosphere. The view over the garden is magnificent. Laurence, who is also a florist, was in charge of the decor and, of course, the flowers.
Our apartment comprises 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, a separate toilet and a spacious, light-filled living room with kitchen. The wood-panelled kitchen, open to the dining room, is super practical and comfortable. We set down our belongings in the large bedroom before joining Laurence and Pierre for an aperitif in the garden. Le Moulin Castral is above all a great renovation adventure for its owners.
An architect with a passion for history, Pierre fell under the spell of this old building a few years ago. Located within the listed historic site of the former seigneury of Hollogne-sur-Geer, it is part of a 12th-century architectural ensemble, with the brewery opposite, of which only the portal remains, and the nearby castle. Little by little, surprise after surprise, he restored this extraordinary place. Joined in the adventure by his partner Laurence, he restored the 19th-century wheel and converted the flour mill and grist mill into a reception room.
