A house that can lay claim to provenance with the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme is up for sale at £595,000.
The Old Mill in Cawood, south of York, North Yorkshire, dates back to the 1800s.
But the historic village has existed since the 10th century and was once home to the Archbishop of York.
The five-bedroom property, set over three storeys, is one of a row of period homes on the bank of the River Ouse.
The front garden leads to a riverside terrace with unparalleled views, as reported by Luxury Property News.
Legend has it that inspiration for the children’s rhyme came at the foot of the Old Mill garden when, in 1530, Cardinal Wolsey hit his head while boarding the royal barge on the waterway there.
The statesman was being taken to London to be tried for treason after falling out with King Henry VIII, but he died en route following the bump.
Centuries later, in 1842, the historic Punch magazine alluded to the incident as innovation for the children’s ditty.
This is a great opportunity for aspiring writers in search of creative inspo or a rare chance to own a slice of history.
A spokesperson for estate agent Carter Jonas said: “There is likely to have been a mill on the site [of this home] for many centuries.
“The Old Mill is sited at the start of Wolsey Walk, named after Cardinal Wolsey, and it is reported that the Humpty Dumpty rhyme was created when he attempted to board the royal barge at the foot of the garden and bumped his head.”
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