A Grade II listed cottage in the grounds of Lord Bryon’s ancestral home is for sale for £500,000.

The three-bedroom cottage has its own tower and is part of a larger property that is set in the sprawling grounds of Newstead Abbey, in Nottinghamshire.

Newstead Abbey was once home to the famous poet, who became an overnight star due to his poem Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage and is famous for also writing the long narrative poem Don Juan.

The cottage for sale is called The Archway, and forms the front end of the property – pictured – that includes the arch and tower.

This Grade II listed cottage for sale (pictured) is in the grounds of Lord Bryon's ancestral home in Nottinghamshire

This Grade II listed cottage for sale (pictured) is in the grounds of Lord Bryon's ancestral home in Nottinghamshire

This Grade II listed cottage for sale (pictured) is in the grounds of Lord Bryon’s ancestral home in Nottinghamshire

The stunning property for sale on the Newstead Abbey Park estate is called The Archway and is on the market for £500,000

The stunning property for sale on the Newstead Abbey Park estate is called The Archway and is on the market for £500,000

The stunning property for sale on the Newstead Abbey Park estate is called The Archway and is on the market for £500,000

George Gordon Bryon was 10 years old when he inherited the title of 6th Baron Byron, and Newstead Abbey, in 1798.

He went on to become known – along with Keats and Shelley – as one of Britain’s great romantic poets.

The lothario poet – who was famously called ‘mad, bad and dangerous to know’ – is said to have loved the halls and grounds at Newstead, which had been given to his family by Henry VIII.

The poet moved into the abbey properly when he was 20 and lived there on and off until 1814. Since 1931, the estate has been owned by Nottingham City Council, which opened the house and grounds to the public.

A slice of country life: The Archway overlooks Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire, where Lord Byron once lived

A slice of country life: The Archway overlooks Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire, where Lord Byron once lived

A slice of country life: The Archway overlooks Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire, where Lord Byron once lived

Inside the cottage: There are modern touches, including a solid oak fitted kitchen with granite worktops and a utility room

Inside the cottage: There are modern touches, including a solid oak fitted kitchen with granite worktops and a utility room

Inside the cottage: There are modern touches, including a solid oak fitted kitchen with granite worktops and a utility room

The cottage is entered via an unusual semi-circular kitchen, which comes with a stone flooring and steps

The cottage is entered via an unusual semi-circular kitchen, which comes with a stone flooring and steps

The cottage is entered via an unusual semi-circular kitchen, which comes with a stone flooring and steps 

Part of a larger property: The cottage is entered via a courtyard that has an off-road parking space and a log store

Part of a larger property: The cottage is entered via a courtyard that has an off-road parking space and a log store

Part of a larger property: The cottage is entered via a courtyard that has an off-road parking space and a log store

The property for sale is called The Archway and is at the end of a mile-long driveway.

The cottage has a solid oak fitted kitchen with granite worktops and a utility room. The spacious living room has a central stone fireplace with a log-burning stove.

There is a master bedroom with an en-suite on the first floor, along with a dressing room. The watch tower can be accessed via the master bathroom or via an entrance in the courtyard.

On the second floor, there are two further bedrooms and a Jack & Jill shower room suite.

The property fronts onto a courtyard with one off-road parking space and a log store. The cottage itself is Grade II listed, while the Abbey is Grade I listed.

Keeping warm: The welcoming  living room has a central stone fireplace with a log-burning stove and a staircase

Keeping warm: The welcoming  living room has a central stone fireplace with a log-burning stove and a staircase

Keeping warm: The welcoming  living room has a central stone fireplace with a log-burning stove and a staircase 

Features include decorative large windows that overlook the extensive grounds and provide plenty of light inside

Features include decorative large windows that overlook the extensive grounds and provide plenty of light inside

Features include decorative large windows that overlook the extensive grounds and provide plenty of light inside

On the second floor, there are two further bedrooms with a Jack & Jill shower room suite, and a light colour scheme

On the second floor, there are two further bedrooms with a Jack & Jill shower room suite, and a light colour scheme

On the second floor, there are two further bedrooms with a Jack & Jill shower room suite, and a light colour scheme

Historic ni=eighbours: The three-bedroom cottage is part of a larger building and has its own watch tower (pictured)

Historic ni=eighbours: The three-bedroom cottage is part of a larger building and has its own watch tower (pictured)

Historic neighbours: The three-bedroom cottage is part of a larger building and has its own watch tower (pictured)

Matt Copley, of estate agents HoldenCopley – which is handling the sale – said: ‘We are extremely privileged to be handling the sale of The Archway at Newstead Abbey Park.

‘The Abbey was home to Lord Byron in the 18th century who commissioned the work to develop the Archway and neighbouring properties.

‘Enjoying some stunning views of the Grade I listed Abbey, surrounded by 300 acres of parkland along with some stunning featured gardens including a Japanese oasis garden and some trail walks, The Archway would make a fantastic home.’

It is around six miles from Nottingham City Centre.

LORD BYRON: THE POET

Pictured: George Gordon Byron

Pictured: George Gordon Byron

Pictured: George Gordon Byron

George Gordon Byron was born on January 22, 1788. 

He was 10 years old when he inherited the title the 6th Baron Byron, and Newstead Abbey. 

He went on to become known – along with Keats and Shelley – as one of Britain’s great romantic poets.

Among his best-known works are the lengthy narrative poems Don Juan, and Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage.

Some of his shorter lyrics in Hebrew Melodies also become popular. 

The lothario poet – who was famously called ‘mad, bad and dangerous to know’ – is said to have loved the halls and grounds at Newstead, which had been given to his family by Henry VIII.

The poet moved into the abbey properly when he was 20 and lived there on and off until 1814. 

Since 1931, the estate has been owned by Nottingham City Council, which opened the house and grounds to the public. 

On display are personal items, such as furniture, letters, manuscripts and portraits, plus his gilt wood bed, pistol and the desk at which he wrote much of his finest work. 

Byron sold the Abbey in 1818 to Thomas Wildmam in whose hands it remained until 1861 when purchased by William Frederick Webb, an African explorer. 

Lord Byron is said to have loved the halls and grounds at Newstead Abbey (pictured)

Lord Byron is said to have loved the halls and grounds at Newstead Abbey (pictured)

Lord Byron is said to have loved the halls and grounds at Newstead Abbey (pictured)

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Since 1931, Newstead Abbey has been owned by Nottingham City Council, which opened it to the public

Since 1931, Newstead Abbey has been owned by Nottingham City Council, which opened it to the public

Since 1931, Newstead Abbey has been owned by Nottingham City Council, which opened it to the public

The watch tower is not included on this floorplan and can be accessed behind a secret mirror in the master bathroom or via an entrance in the courtyard

The watch tower is not included on this floorplan and can be accessed behind a secret mirror in the master bathroom or via an entrance in the courtyard

The watch tower is not included on this floorplan and can be accessed behind a secret mirror in the master bathroom or via an entrance in the courtyard

The  Archway: The three-bedroom cottage is today a comfortable family home with plenty of bright living space

The  Archway: The three-bedroom cottage is today a comfortable family home with plenty of bright living space

The  Archway: The three-bedroom cottage is today a comfortable family home with plenty of bright living space

Past times: Original features in the historic cottage include impressive thick walls and elaborate stone archway doors

Past times: Original features in the historic cottage include impressive thick walls and elaborate stone archway doors

Past times: Original features in the historic cottage include impressive thick walls and elaborate stone archway doors

This post first appeared on Dailymail.co.uk

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