The first mention of Svätý Anton in written sources dates to 1266, when the village was owned by the Hont-Pázmány family of the Čabraď Castle.

In the middle of 18th century, Earl Andrej Kohary completed the process of re-building the manor house into a wealthy four-wing noble residence.

Currently, remnants of regular baroque type of treatment can be seen on the terraces near the main building.

Until 1995, the meadow in front of the cage was dominated by an almost 120 years old Giant Sequoya (Sequoiadendron giganteum).

The most valuable masterpieces housed in the church are a Madonna sculpture and a monumental panel painting signed by master M.S.