Folwark Pszczew is located along the Pszczew-Międzychód road, southwest of the original urban layout of Pszczew. The manor house is situated at the end of a spacious courtyard, forming the central feature of the estate. West of the manor stretches a landscape park, which includes an early medieval settlement site. Access to the manor is via Zamkowa Street, lined with linden trees.
From its inception, Pszczew was owned by the Bishops of Poznań. Shortly after the town was granted Magdeburg rights in the 15th century, the Pszczew Archdeaconry was established, leading directly to the foundation of the bishop’s estate. In 1597, a bishop’s privilege allowed the construction of a suburb connecting the estate buildings with the town.
In 1795, following the partitions of Poland, the Prussian state confiscated the estate and granted it to Prince Hohenlohe-Jugelfingen. Shortly afterward, he sold it to Baron Hiller Gartrigen, whose name remained associated with the estate until 1945. Between 1859 and 1945, the manor was owned by the Zu Dohna family.
From 1949 to 1990, the estate served as the headquarters of a State Agricultural Farm (PGR). After the farm’s dissolution, the property was privatized and is now under private ownership.
This rich history makes Folwark Pszczew a unique place, combining its medieval origins, aristocratic legacy, and modern transformation into a welcoming retreat.