Castles for sale: Latvia

Marcienas Muiza is situated on the shores of Lake Dzirnavu, within one of Latvia’s most densely forested regions. The original Marcienas (Martzen) estate has a documented history dating back to 1753, when Empress Elizabeth of Russia granted the land to Count Fermor. It later passed to the von Maydell family, who commissioned several outbuildings the ruins of which remain visible today

One of Livonia’s most exclusive hunting lodges, now known as the boutique design guesthouse “Bergervilla,” is seeking new owners. The historic Vijciems hunting lodge ensemble is set in a picturesque location, enveloped by ancient pine forests that create an atmosphere of absolute peace and seclusion.

The first mention of Iģenes muiža dates back to 1397. At that time, Iģenes was part of the large Alt-Odern estate owned by the von Torck family. From a court record of 1672, it is known that the holder of Iģenes and Sarzene was Gerhard von Torck. One of his heirs sold Iģenes on 24 June 1745 to Alexander von den Brincken for 45,000 florins.

Grenču Manor – Grenču Muiža – was first mentioned in historical records in 1464. In 1802, the Tsar of Russia gifted Grenču to the Knights of Courland, and it remained under the administration of the Courland Knightly Order until 1912. The last resident of the manor was Leo von Bach. The manor house was built in 1870 according to plans by Theodor Heinrich Seyler.

Tucked away in the peaceful northern Latvian countryside, this distinguished manor estate offers a unique opportunity to revitalise a historic property with roots reaching back to 1520. Set on a gentle hill and encircled by woodland, the estate is home to a 150-year-old landscaped park featuring an impressive variety of trees: oak, ash, larch, white spruce, pine, birch, maple, linden and aspen.

The charming Lazdona Manor Castle has a long history and experienced its heydays long ago. For decades, the manor has been waiting for a dedicated owner who can restore its former splendor and bring its shine back to life. Lazdona Manor is located in Lazdona village, next to Lazdona Lake, in the Madona region, 6 km from Madona city and 150 km from Rīga.

Ohseln Manor -Ozolu muiža- is located in the heart of Courland, just 19 kilometers from Kuldiga and its famous waterfall. A paved road leads directly to the estate. The manor house is situated on a small hill, offering a beautiful view of the park and pond from its garden side.

In the archives of the Courland Knighthood, Rudden first appears in 1492 when the Bishop of Pilten granted the estate to the von Amboten family. Over the centuries, ownership of the estate changed frequently until 1819, when it came into the possession of the Barons von Fircks after the marriage of Lieutenant Karl von Fircks to the then-owner, Agnes von Sacken.

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.

The manor complex is situated in a picturesque location on the shore of Lake Durbes. The first mention of the manor was in the middle of the 14th century. The order knight Winrich von Rummel was the first verifiable feudal lord of the manor. The von Rummel family owned the estate until 1637. After that, the estate of about 2000 hectares changed owners several times.

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.

Krimulda is probably the most touristically significant manor house in Livonia (Vidzeme), and perhaps even in the entire Baltic region. Perched high above the Gauja Valley (Livonian Aa), within the eponymous national park, Krimulda offers views to the north of the beautifully restored Turaida Castle, a former Teutonic Order stronghold.

Wormsahten Manor is situated in one of the most scenic parts of Courland, between the hills of Embute and the valley of the River Venta, approximately 1 km from Nīkrāce on the left bank of the River Šķērvele reputedly the fastest-flowing river in Courland and, as of 2009, recorded as the cleanest in Latvia.