Elvesta gård, Manor house in Botkyrka Municipality, Sweden
Elvesta gård is a red manor house with yellow window frames situated near the western shore of Tullingesjön lake in Stockholm County. The property includes historic stables and grounds that remain active for equestrian activities today.
The estate traces its origins back to 1298, though the current main building was constructed in the 1730s by Count Swen Lagerberg using traditional timber framing methods. This building technique was typical for manor houses of that era and region.
The grounds show evidence of Bronze and Iron Age settlements through rock carvings and burial fields scattered around the property. These traces tell the story of communities that inhabited this place long before the current manor was built.
The property hosts an active equestrian society that runs a riding and driving program with horses. Visitor access and timing depend on the activities and schedules managed by the riding society.
A medieval cellar vault remains on the grounds, pointing to an earlier monastery from the 12th century that preceded the current manor. This architectural remnant hints at an even older past for the location.
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