The estate buildings were erected by K.N. Turchaninov in the early 20th century, as confirmed by their architectural style. The estate is often mentioned in local studies due to several interesting facts.
According to various sources, in the early 20th century, the estate was home to K.N. Turchaninov's wife, Maria Alexandrovna, born Rachmaninova, and her sister Lydia Alexandrovna Vibor. They were cousins of the composer S.V. Rachmaninov, who, passing through Tambov, visited them. This was recalled by M.A. Turchaninova's son, Alexander Konstantinovich, in a letter to journalist D.V. Kalashnikov dated December 17, 1963: "It was in the summer. Sergey Vasilievich came to us alone, and then on that day or the next, Alexander Ivanovich Satin arrived by car with his wife... and took Sergey Vasilievich to his estate...".
Sergey Vasilievich Rachmaninov was entered into the noble register of Tambov province on June 5, 1895, with the rank of titular advisor. His marriage to his cousin N.A. Satina, whose parents owned the village of Ivanovka in Tambov province, further connected him to this region. For nearly thirty years, he visited Ivanovka in spring and summer for rest and work. From 1890 until October 1917, his route from Moscow to Ivanovka and back passed through the Tambov station. In the address calendars of Tambov province for the years 1910-16, an address on Arapovskaya Street, Turchaninov's house, is mentioned. The last owner of the estate was likely A.K. Turchaninov.
According to local historical data, the leader of the Left Socialist-Revolutionaries, M. Spiridonova, visited the house to see her acquaintance who worked as a housekeeper for the Turchaninovs. There is also a version that a Jewish prayer house operated in the estate in the early 20th century. Local literature suggests that in 1918, Alexandra Alexeevna Chicherina, the wife of Boris Nikolaevich (born Kapnist), found her final resting place here.
The estate area is divided into two parts: the southern part is occupied by a courtyard with buildings, while the northern part, which was previously a garden, now serves as a utility yard with wooden structures. Brick buildings surround the courtyard. On the western boundary, there is a one-story wing ("Gatekeeper's House") and a utility building ("Coach House and Stables").
The northern boundary of the courtyard is formed by the "Courtyard Wing," and gates are arranged between the two-story house and the wing from the south.
The main estate house is a brick, two-story building with a six-axis facade. The right part includes a staircase with entrances from the street and courtyard, decorated with canopies. Above the entrance, there are small windows with a keystone. The center of the facade is highlighted by a light risalit, possibly topped with an attic. The floors are separated by a cornice, and the crowning cornice is supported by massive wooden brackets.
The courtyard wing is located along the northern boundary of the courtyard, its southern facade facing the courtyard and adorned with large windows.
The gatekeeper's house is situated in the southwestern part of the estate. This is a brick one-story building with a basement, its facade complicated by a shallow risalit. The decor includes light openings with a keystone and a windowsill.
The coach house and stables are a one-story building with a gable roof and skylights. The eastern facade, facing the courtyard, has narrow doors and rusticated pilasters. The name "Coach House and Stables" is likely a mistake, as the openings do not allow for the entry of a horse or carriage. This is a utility building, harmoniously integrated into the ensemble.
The gates are located between the main house and the gatekeeper's house. They consist of a brick base with pairs of columns and a grille. The gate leaves have not survived.
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