Fairytale Castle in the Czech Republic
Chateau Žinkovy is nestled in 47 acres within the Plzeň region, known for its spa towns, Bohemian forests, and mountains, set at the gateway to the European Union—bordering Bavaria, the D5 motorway connects Prague connects CR with the German motorway network.
Originally a fortress in the 12th century, the property was rebuilt into a castle by the 15th century under the lords of Klenová. The chateau was later owned by Prince Lobkowitz, Count Jan Nepomuk Harrach, and the knights of Wesselý who are responsible for the addition of the striking Neo-Renaissance facade by Viennese architects Fellner and Helmer.
The castle was privately owned by the Škoda family until the end of WWII when it was taken over by the state and run as a rehabilitation centre by the Communist Revolutionary Trade Union Movement.
Declared a cultural monument in 1963, Chateau Žinkovy was purchased privately in 1999 and gradually restored over the years.
Today, the romantic property is considered one-of-a-kind and at 129,167 square feet, one of the largest privately owned castles in the Czech Republic.
The romantic Chateau Žinkovy has everything you could dream of: expansive wings, soaring towers, and incredible period detail, inside and out.
The courtyard provides a dramatic entrance to the romantic castle, with its balconies and covered walkways. Inside, find hardwood parquet floors and countless rooms featuring frescoed ceilings and walls.
Set in a charming landscape with woodland and ponds, the estate comes with several castle ruins and another castle, listed as a cultural moment, in the deep forests.
A beautiful setting for weddings and celebrations (there’s even a private chapel!), the estate comes with an office, restaurant, reception and conference room, and 4 apartments, as well as its own wastewater treatment plant.
There is also a partially renovated farm and 12 bungalows (6 refurbished), as well as a granary and mill.
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