History buffs, take note: A nearly 200-year-old English home on a property steeped in centuries of British history has just hit the market.
“It was here that King John, with the protection of a circle of walnut trees and gentle curve of the river, which would keep enemy long bows out of range, met with his rebellious barons … and signed the Magna Carta,” the listing description for an estate on Magna Carta Island in Windsor, England reads.
The gothic-style property, now listed at £4.25 million (roughly $5.93 million) by John Fisher of United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty, was constructed as it stands today in 1834 and is a Grade II listed building on England’s National Heritage List. That distinction means “every effort [should be made] to preserve it,” and that any changes made to the property’s interior or exterior would require approval and adherence to specific regulations.
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History buffs, we ve found the ultimate residence for you: Magna Carta Island just hit the market! The Grade II residence where King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215 just listed with John Fisher of United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty for $5.98 million. Not only is this property dripping with historic elegance, but it is full of one-of-a-kind features that make it a dream escape from the city in the royal town of Windsor.
Magna Carta Island’s gorgeous exterior. United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty
The charming terrace and backyard of Magna Carta Island.
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