The Esna manor was established in the 1620's. The long one-storied main building was built in several parts from the 18th century to 1880s. The manor was named after the noble family von Essen. Later it belonged to the von Gruenewalds for a long period of time. There is a Neo-Gothic funeral chapel about a kilometre to the west from the centre of the manor. It was built by the von Gruenewalds in 1842.

By the historical distribution the manor was in Peetri Parish in Järvamaa County. By the present administrative distribution it belongs to the Roosna-Alliku Municipality in Järvamaa County.