Exceptional Baroque Estate in a Heritage Village in South Bohemia

Exceptional historic estate comprising two heritage-listed Baroque farmsteads in the heart of Malé Chrášťany, a protected heritage village in South Bohemia. Offering over 1,700 m² of usable floor area, the property can serve as a grand private family residence, an exclusive boutique and wellness hotel, a charming venue for weddings and corporate events, or a combination of family living and business.

The main building (473 m²) comprises a ground-floor restaurant with a fully equipped commercial kitchen, wellness and fitness areas, and six spacious guest rooms upstairs. A three-story granary, retaining its original barrel-vaulted cellar, provides a separate accommodation unit, while the adjoining former stables house six distinctive apartments. A further residential section (164 m²) in the neighboring building offers five comfortable rooms/apartments and a cellar with exposed vaulting. The estate also includes a ”wedding barn” (300 m²), partially renovated and featuring its original substantial timber beams; a second granary, with basic structural renovation completed (37 m² footprint, with scope to create approximately 100 m² of floor space); and a two-story masonry outbuilding (160 m²), suitable for storage, a workshop, or further development. The property also includes two separate buildings—the first, located on the right as you enter, has a total floor area of 141 m², while the second, situated directly behind it, has a floor area of 155 m². The grounds feature a mature garden with two ponds, a sunny terrace and outdoor seating.

The complex follows the traditional three-sided layout of the South Bohemian Blata region, with an enclosed courtyard, an arched gateway, and richly decorated bell-shaped gables. The estate evolved into its present form on the foundations of medieval timber buildings dating back to the 13th century. The two farmsteads acquired their distinctive Folk Baroque appearance in 1850 and 1856, under the celebrated master builder Šebastian Brenner. Between 2006 and 2014, the estate underwent an extensive, exceptionally sensitive and costly restoration, carried out under the strict supervision of the National Heritage Institute. The aim was to preserve its historic legacy while introducing every modern comfort. Original stone walls, vaults, and beamed ceilings have been retained throughout the interiors, complemented by restored original floorboards and historic brick floors.

The South Bohemian village of Malé Chrášťany is set in a picturesque countryside, renowned for its tranquillity and well-preserved vernacular architecture. The area has deep historical roots: archaeological finds nearby indicate settlement as early as the beginning of the Common Era, while an important historic wagon route connecting Linz and Prague once passed close to the village. Fishponds, bike paths, and walking trails are within easy reach, and Hluboká nad Vltavou Castle is approximately 15 minutes away by car. A full range of amenities is available in České Budějovice, approximately 20 minutes’ drive away.

Total area 1,762.8 m², built-up area 3,235 m², garden 4,191 m², plot 10,503 m².