A historic Victorian home, built on the very land where King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215, has hit the market with a hefty price tag of £4.5m.
The six-bedroom property, nestled on a private island along the River Thames, comes complete with an outer cottage and four acres of sprawling land.
Constructed by Conservative politician George Harcourt in 1834, the two-story house in Runnymede, Windsor, was erected to commemorate the signing and sealing of the Magna Carta.
The ground floor houses the Charter Room, showcasing the immensely significant historic stone, alongside a spacious reception room, a cosy kitchen, and a dining room capable of seating up to 20 guests.
In addition to the main house, the estate boasts a detached five-room cottage, expansive gardens featuring a water feature, and 400 metres of private Thames frontage, as reported by City AM.
Access to the property is via a private bridge, and it’s conveniently located near the National Trust’s Runnymede.
Its protective circle of walnut trees and its position on a gentle curve of the Thames are believed to have been specifically chosen by Richard de Montfichet to safeguard the Magna Carta.
London-based estate agent, Waterview, has listed the property.
Soren Ravaux, board director at Waterview, commented on the listing, emphasising the home’s historical significance and potential as a residential estate.
He pointed out that “as well as making the perfect, secluded residential estate, within easy striking distance of both royal Windsor and Heathrow airport, its next custodian could create a unique boutique hotel here, subject to the necessary consents.”
He went on to say: “Its place in history, at the heart of the world-famous Runnymede memorial landscape, a celebration of democracy and liberty, is bound to attract global interest’.”
This comes after a London mansion owned by a Kazakh oligarch with an estimated worth of £5bn was sold for just under £35m in May.
