In Lääne-Viru County, on the border of the Neeruti Landscape Protection Area, lies Neeruti Manor – one of the most outstanding examples of Art Nouveau style in Estonia. The first records of Neeruti Manor, in German Buxhöwden, date back to 1406. The name of the then owner, von Buxhöwden, has become established as the manor’s German name.
Among the outbuildings, the most notable are the classical single-storey manager’s house and barn, as well as the neo-Gothic style servant’s house-laundry. The main building is asymmetrical, and its appearance is shaped by the mansard floor, numerous volute-curved pediments, and an impressive 30-meter high tower with a viewing balcony on the southern wing.
Today, Neeruti Manor is privately owned, and the building is generally only viewable from a distance. Occasionally, however, the manor’s doors are opened to visitors – concerts, open house days, and other cultural events are held there, providing a rare opportunity to get closer to the historic building.