The Sapozhkov House is located in the suburbs of Klintsy, by the pond. It was built between 1910 and 1912 for local manufacturer D. Sapozhkov, designed by an Italian architect, with construction overseen by engineer A.V. Solovyov. During the war from 1941 to 1943, the house was damaged but was restored after the war. It is the only country estate complex in the Bryansk region executed in Gothic style. The complex features picturesque asymmetry and stylistic unity among all the buildings.
The complex occupies over 6 hectares on the northern shore of a large pond with an earthen dam. In the southern part of the pond, there is an island with an earthen "kurgan" and pines. The buildings are freely arranged throughout the estate. The main alley, starting from the monumental entrance gates, serves as the compositional axis of the ensemble, connecting the buildings with the road running along the northeastern boundary of the park. The alley splits near the house, circling it and leading to the lakeshore, where the machine room of the power station is located, as well as to the buildings in the northwestern part of the park, such as the stable and the icehouse.
The main facade of the house faces the main alley and the road. The architecture of the building in the neo-Gothic style resembles medieval castles. The two-story brick building with plastered walls stands on a high plinth, where utility rooms are located. The asymmetrical composition of the building includes two rectangular volumes under a hipped roof and a four-tiered tower at the southeast corner. The main entrance, located between the tower and the eastern risalit, is adorned with a loggia featuring arches and a balcony. A second entrance is found on the western facade.
The decor of the building shows a noticeable influence of Art Nouveau, especially in the pointed windows and arches of the loggia. Original arcature friezes and an arched niche on the risalit emphasize the Gothic style. The interior of the house has been altered and does not retain its original finish. The layout of the second floor partially mirrors the first.
The stable with a dovecote is a two-story brick building with a modified appearance. The icehouse, styled in Gothic, has a grand entrance in the form of a pointed arch between octagonal columns. Inside the icehouse, there are two rooms: a vestibule and the storage itself.
The Vyunki Park, a landscaped area, includes over eighty species of trees and shrubs, including exotic pines and firs. The park retains its beauty even in winter thanks to evergreen plants.
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