It is known that almost all buildings created by Fyodor Shekhtel are distinguished by their unique architecture. The dacha of the wife of the famous Moscow publisher Alexander Levenson is no exception and actually marked the beginning of the national-romantic direction of Art Nouveau in Russian architecture.

The history of this fairy tale tower dates back to the end of the 19th century when Fyodor Shekhtel received the commission to design the dacha and began work. At that time, the architect was seeking new paths in architecture, and thanks to Levenson, he was able to realize his ideas by turning to the ancient Russian style of towers. In 1900, the construction of the main building was completed. This beautiful mansion, entirely made of wood, was erected in a dacha settlement in the Moscow region and stood out against the surrounding nature, becoming a wonderful place for relaxation. The new country house pleased Sofia Levenson so much that she often spent time there and became its full owner, as her husband registered the house in her name.

After the arrival of Soviet power, the dacha was confiscated and turned into a communal apartment, which existed in the mansion until the beginning of perestroika. Only in the 1990s was the building renovated, and for some time it housed the residence of the Syrian ambassador. Currently, access to the former Levenson dacha is restricted, and the mansion itself is up for sale, being one of the rare preserved wooden works of architect Shekhtel.