Buy this entire 18th-century village in Sweden for $11 million

When one house is not enough – an entire 18th-century village of 70 buildings has come onto the market in Sweden. And it includes picturesque houses, a church, preschool, restaurant, hotel and spring water source with bathhouse.

What is even more remarkable is the fact that Sätra Brunn is not an abandoned village. It’s a fully operational recreational resort that is enjoyed mainly in the warmer months, but some houses are insulated and used throughout the year.

Residence Christie’s International Real Estate has the listing for the 58ha village, which is priced at AUD $11 million and includes 34ha of forest.

The listing provides an interesting background into the village, which was established around 320 years ago, when there was a lot of interest in therapeutic bathing and spring water bathhouses.

People would travel to “take the waters”. As they still do today.

Dr Samuel Skragge bought the land in 1700 and opened the establishment in 1701.

“Skragge couldn’t finish his plans for the well, as he was pulled in to the Russian campaign, but the business continued without him and a sophisticated building style began to take shape around the well over the years,” Christie’s says.

“As drinking spring water was to be coupled with walks in nature, a number of tree-lined avenues were planted, as well as a park.

“Many have visited the well throughout the years and it has traditionally been financed by paying guests including aristocrats as well as commoners,” Christie’s says.

The current owner acquired Sätra Brunn in 2002, “with a vision to preserve and develop the grounds and business”. And the village is renowned for its celebrations, including Midsummer events, concerts, weddings, Christmas, and New Year parties.

The turnover for the business is approximately $4.6 million to $6.2 million per year (2019).

This article originally appeared on stuff.com.au