The history of the estate begins in the 1820s, when the main house was entirely wooden and built in the Empire style. In 1915, the mansion took on its modern appearance thanks to the famous metropolitan architect Alexander Kuznetsov, who acquired this property for his family and decided to reconstruct it according to his own design.
As a result of the reconstruction, the area of the building significantly increased. For example, a mezzanine was added, visible from the courtyard, where the rooms of the architect's three daughters were located. The mansion was also connected to one of the estate's wings, and a stone annex was created, which housed Kuznetsov's study-workshop. The interiors of the house, designed by the architect himself, are of great value. All rooms are done in the neoclassical style, except for the dining room, which is decorated in the neo-Russian style.
The main element of the dining room is a stove decorated with tiles depicting a double-headed eagle and the coat of arms of the Romanov house with a griffin. The walls are adorned with wallpaper featuring paintings on a bright gold background, which were showcased at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900. This wallpaper was gifted to Alexander Kuznetsov by the artist and art historian Nikolai Sobolev.
From the dining room, one can enter the living room, decorated in blue and white tones, with columns made of artificial marble. In the former study of the architect, there is a tall stove with a fireplace, lined with white tiles, behind which is an arched niche with a balcony. A nearly imperceptible narrow spiral staircase leads to the balcony.
The facades of the building are designed in the Empire style, while the interiors are in neoclassical and neo-Russian styles. Experts have recognized the historical and artistic value of the fence, facades, and interior decoration of the house.
The building has the status of a cultural heritage site of federal significance and is protected by the state. Today, descendants of Alexander Kuznetsov live in the mansion.
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