Ääsmäe Manor, Neoclassical manor in Saue Parish, Estonia
Ääsmäe Manor is a neoclassical structure with Greek elements including a central pediment with an oculus and columns supporting an Ionic portico. The main house is connected to the estate's outbuildings through a wide avenue that guides visitors toward the entrance.
The estate's documented history began in 1574 when King John III of Sweden gifted it to his secretary Johan Berendes. The current manor building was constructed in the 1770s and blends neoclassical and baroque design elements.
The name Ääsmäe comes from Estonian and refers to the estate's location in the surrounding landscape. For decades, the manor served the local community as a center for learning before its purpose shifted.
Access to the property is via a long avenue that runs through the grounds, allowing visitors to experience the full extent of the estate. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as the path to the main building covers some distance.
After being nationalized by the Republic of Estonia, the estate served as a school building for local students between 1921 and 1988. This unexpected role as an educational institution shaped the property for several generations.
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