19/05/2026
Historic Watermill & Active Power Plant For Sale in Latvia | Bērze Complex (Dobele)
Looking for a truly one-of-a-kind investment or a breathtaking private estate? Welcome to the Bērze watermill complex—the oldest still functioning historical watermill monument in Latvia, dating back to 1863.
https://www.realat.lv/en/property/48418/
This is not just a piece of history; it’s a fully operational green energy producer and a massive commercial opportunity, located just 70 km from Riga.
💰 Price: €540,000 (€214.37 / m²)
📍 Location: Dzirnavas Street, Bērze parish, Dobele municipality, Latvia
📞 Contact Agent: Laura Vītola (+371 20031574) | REALAT Real Estate
🗝️ Key Features of the Property:
Massive Land Parcel: 9.5697 ha (consisting of a private island between the Bērze River and the canal, featuring two ponds).
Main Fieldstone Mill Building: 2,519 m² across 3 floors. Features a renovated exterior, a new roof, restored windows, and a spacious basement.
Turnkey Living Space: Includes a well-appointed, heated 2-room apartment (air-to-air heat pump), with the potential to renovate an additional 270 m² living area with a separate entrance.
Active Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP): Features Gugler (Austria) and VEF Kaplan turbines with automatic/remote control. Installed capacity: 118 kW (Average annual production: 400,000 kWh).
Additional Buildings: A fieldstone masonry farm building (269.9 m²) and a brick outbuilding (109.8 m²).
Tax Benefit: 0% Real Estate Tax! The entire complex is fully exempt from real estate tax as a state-protected cultural monument.
🚀 Business & Development Potential:
With the HPP technical rooms taking up only ~10% of the main building, you have endless space to create:
A unique tourist center, museum, or cultural hub.
A boutique hotel or an exclusive private island residence.
A continuation of the historic grain processing business.
📍 Strategic Location:
Dobele – 15 km
Jelgava – 20 km
Riga – 70 km
Properties with this level of historical value, industrial capability, and tax exemption rarely hit the market. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Latvian heritage.
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