blacksta manor – historic estate with hunting, fishing, and farming
corps de logis of 500 sqm with adjoining wing, hunting lodge, and gardener’s house. boathouse, lakeside cabin, and greenhouse. adjacent arable and pasture land. newly built machinery hall of 450 sqm. welcome to blacksta manor, a historic gem with runestones just around the corner.
the manor is set in a well-maintained park with lawns, gravel paths, and beautiful apple orchards, extending down to the lake. a 150-year-old spruce hedge provides privacy and wind protection. the lake area is ideal for bird hunting, while the surrounding land is rich in wild boar and deer. with around 7 hectares of water, the estate offers some of sweden’s finest zander fishing, as well as abundant pike, perch, and crayfish. hunting and fishing rights are included.
the estate currently operates farming with cereals, fruits (37 apple varieties), vegetables, and grapes. eu agricultural entitlements are included. other income opportunities include house rentals and land leasing. the stable has five boxes and adjoining pasture, with electricity and hot water installed. several ancient remains are found on the property, including king blacke’s grave, considered by the national heritage board to be södermanland’s largest viking king’s grave.
the manor house
south-facing manor of about 450 sqm with 12 rooms, over two floors plus a convert ed attic. generous ceiling heights and large windows fill the interiors with light and offer views over the orchards, orangery, fields, and lake. interiors feature double doors, tiled stoves, fireplaces, and beautiful oak floors. the cellar, with stone vaults, dates back to the 1500s. the dining room features a wall painting by a pupil of carl larsson. waterborne underfloor heating in hall and bathrooms. private well with excellent water quality; drainage via three-chamber septic tank with infiltration.
the ground floor includes a grand hall, library, salon, and dining room en suite with the large country kitchen. a side wing provides access to a secondary entrance, laundry, and cellar with technical room, storage, and wine cellar with 16th-century copper door. from the salon, a south-facing terrace with jacuzzi under a linden tree opens to the garden.
the upper floor has a central lounge (living/studio), four bedrooms including a master suite with spa bathroom, and another bathroom. the attic has two smaller bedrooms and an additional living area.
other buildings and grounds
three garage spaces beside the manor. gardener’s house, 83 sqm with three rooms and kitchen, ideal for rental. wing building with two rooms and kitchen, suitable as guest accommodation, office, or rental. orangery and smaller greenhouse for gardening enthusiasts. hunting lodge with fireplace.
by the water: 30 sqm timber lakeside cabin from the 1500s and boathouse with canal to the lake. the estate is well maintained and features solar panels via a separate company. a new machinery hall of 496 sqm is under construction, expected may 2025.
surroundings
scenic surroundings with walking paths. blacksta village offers a stone-oven bakery, country store, restaurant, and church.
at blacksta manor, all possibilities exist to create your dream life
