Kõrgessaare Manor, Noble estate in Hiiumaa Island, Estonia.
Kõrgessaare Manor is an estate complex located on the northwestern coast of Hiiumaa Island with multiple buildings dating from different periods. The site contains a distillery, granary, residential structures, and lime kilns that reflect the former economic activities of the property.
The estate was established in 1624 during Swedish rule and subsequently passed through the hands of several noble families over the centuries. Major development occurred in the 19th century when industrial buildings such as the distillery were constructed to modernize the operation.
The manor now serves as a cultural hub where the community library operates and locals gather for events throughout the year. The repurposed buildings have become meeting points for the island's residents rather than symbols of past nobility.
The estate is located along Tööstuse tee road in the village of Kõrgessaare and can be explored while visiting Hiiumaa Island. The complex is best seen on foot as the various buildings are spread across the property.
The distillery built in 1880 is the best-preserved structure at the site and still features its original exterior along with a small cooling pond nearby. This building reveals how important spirits production had become to the estate's economic survival.
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