Historic estates for sale: Vidzeme

Nestled in the serene countryside of northern Latvia, this historic estate offers a rare opportunity to revive a grand manor complex dating back to 1520. The property features a magnificent 150-year-old park with oak, ash, larch, white spruce, pine, birch, maple, linden and aspen trees.

Marcienas Muiza is located on the shore of Lake Dzirnavu in a forested region of Latvia. The original Marcienas estate (Martzen) was granted to Count Fermor by Empress Elizabeth of Russia in 1753 and later owned by the v. Maydell family. The original manor, built in a neo-Gothic style, was destroyed in 1918 and not rebuilt. Ruins and the historical layout of the estate remain visible.

The Vijciems hunting lodge is one of the most remarkable historic estates in Livonia. The original wooden structure was built in 1899 for the Livonian Knighthood and was destroyed during the unrest of 1905. The present stone building dates from 1907 and is attributed to the Latvian Baltic-German architect Eižens Laube, who designed it in the National Romantic style.

The charming Lazdona Manor Castle has a long history, having experienced its heydays a long time ago. For decades, the manor castle has been waiting for its dedicated owner, who would be able to restore its former splendor and let its shine be reborn. Lazdona manor is located in Lazdona village, next to Lazdona lake. In Madona region, 6 km from Madona city, 150 km from Rīga.

Gulbern Manor House (Gulbēres muiža) is situated in the picturesque, hilly landscape of Livonia, between the villages of Vecpiebalga (Old Pebalg) and Madona (Modohn). The current manor house was constructed around 1900. Extensive reconstructions were carried out in the second half of the 20th century.

Bilskenhof was formerly called Hoevelshof and was owned by Theodor Bielski, after whom it later took its name. During the Swedish period in Livonia, the estate initially came into the possession of State Councillor Baner. In the 18th century, the Baltic families von Grünblatt, von Tiesenhusen, and von Lilienfeld were known as its owners.