Unique cultural and historical property for sale – Bērzes water mill complex

An opportunity to purchase one of the most valuable industrial heritage sites in Latvia

The Bērzes water mill complex in Bērzes parish, Dobele municipality, is being offered – a cultural monument of national importance (No. 4877) and the only oldest still functioning water mill historical monument in Latvia. Here, in an authentic environment, it is possible to observe more than 100-year-old grain processing technologies that operate with water power.

The property is suitable for both private residence and commercial activities, as well as for the development of cultural, tourism and educational projects.

Historical and cultural significance-

Bērzes mill was built in 1863, later rebuilt and improved several times, preserving its original technical and architectural character. It is one of the most significant technical and industrial heritage sites in Latvia.

The mill still operates and displays restored original equipment that allows for the preparation of groats, groats, and flour of various grinds. The premises also contain evidence of the Soviet period, when the complex operated as a carpentry shop – posters, inventory, and other authentic details.

Complex composition-

1. Three-story boulder mill building (2519 m²)

built in 1863, exterior walls renovated, roof replaced, windows restored;

on the first floor – production premises;

a well-equipped, heated two-room apartment (air-to-air heat pump) has been built;

it is possible to restore a previously agreed 270 m² living area with a separate entrance;

the entire building has a spacious basement.

2. Operating hydroelectric power plant (HPP)

HPP equipment: Gugler (Austria) and VEF Kaplan turbines with automation and remote control;

installed capacity: 118 kW;

average annual electricity generation: 400,000 kWh;

the operation of the mill mechanics is also ensured by a 20 kW Francis-type turbine (1924).

3. Outbuildings

stone masonry building – 269.9 m²;

brick auxiliary building – 109.8 m².

4. Hydrotechnical structures

55 m wide dam on the Bērze River;

540 m inlet canal;

140 m outlet canal.

5. Land property – 9.5697 ha

the territory is formed by an island between the Bērze River and the canal;

there are two ponds on the island;

a scenically attractive, spacious environment with high development potential.

The complex provides a unique opportunity to:

-develop a tourism center, museum, educational or cultural object;

-continue grain processing business using historical equipment;

-develop an energy project with stable electricity production;

-create a private residence with a unique atmosphere of industrial history;

The technical premises of the HPP occupy only ~10% of the building area, providing ample opportunities for other commercial activities.

Tax incentives-

The entire complex is subject to a TIN exemption in accordance with Article 1, Part 1, Clause 6 of the Law “On Real Estate Tax”. (State protected cultural monument)

Location

The complex is located in a strategically convenient location:

Dobele – 15 km,

Jelgava – 20 km,

Riga – 70 km.

The Bērze watermill complex is a culturally, historically and technologically outstanding property, which simultaneously combines-

-a unique value of Latvia’s industrial heritage;

-a functioning production system;

-hydropower production;

-broad development potential for commercial activities, tourism or living.

Such a property is unique and very rarely available on the Latvian market!