A picturesque and historic Ohtu manor
, Ohtu küla, Lääne-Harju vald
23 Rooms2 500 000 €
Ohtu Manor – A Baroque Masterpiece Near Tallinn
There are places that are easy to arrive at, yet remarkably difficult to leave. Just thirty minutes from the heart of Tallinn lies Ohtu Manor, one of Estonia’s most beautiful baroque estates, set on 4,55 hectares of private land. Often referred to as a “mini Kadriorg Palace,” this architectural gem in Keila parish offers a rare blend of intimacy and grandeur. The scenic drive through fields and forests prepares you for something exceptional – a place where history, aesthetics and atmosphere converge in timeless harmony.
At first glance, Ohtu Manor may appear understated, yet with time its layered character unfolds. Numerous preserved details tell stories spanning from the 17th century to the present day. Among its most extraordinary features are rare historic tiled stoves and a carved limestone fireplace dating back to 1654 – the oldest known surviving carved fireplace in Estonia. Such elements make Ohtu Manor truly irreplaceable.
TIMELESS ARCHITECTURE AND HISTORY
In true baroque fashion, the entire manor heart is designed symmetrically. At its centre stands the high half-hipped roof main building, fronted by an oval driveway square. It is framed by a granary and a pseudo-Gothic stable-carriage house, while avenues and parkland continue the same architectural rhythm. The result is a rare manor ensemble that is both intimate and representative.
The earliest records of Ohtu Manor
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