A derelict, 500-year-old cottage that appeared in the video for Bryan Adam’s 90s smash hit (Everything I Do) I Do It for You is on sale with a slashed-down price.
The ancient stone building, a former silk mill in Somerset woodland, went on the market for £75,000 nine months ago, but no buyer could be found.
Now, the crumbling, ivy-covered structure set in 1.5 acres of land is being sold for just £50,000.
Canadian singer Adams, 66, performed in front of Holford Silk Mills for the video for his iconic 1991 hit.
The track from the Kevin Costner movie Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves spent 16 weeks at number one – which is still a record for the longest consecutive run in the top spot.
The old mill house is located in the village of Holford, in the Quantock Hills, near Bridgwater, Somerset.
Sir Paul McCartney is technically a neighbour, after he bought some land nearby but donated it to charity.
Poet William Wordsworth also lived nearby some 235 years ago.
The dilapidated, 500-year-old cottage has had its price slashed to just £50,000
The building had been largely reclaimed by nature, after it was partially destroyed by a fire around 135 years ago
The cottage in the Quantock Hills of Somerset featured in the music video for Bryan Adams’s record-breaking hit (Everything I Do) I Do It for You
But there is a catch for potential buyers.
An application to renovate the the building – destroyed by fire around 165 years ago – was rejected recently.
And estate agents Nest Associates advise that is ‘unlikely to change’.
The property listing reads: ‘Set within the peaceful landscape of the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this evocative 1.5-acre site offers a rare opportunity to own a remarkable piece of Somerset’s natural and industrial heritage.
‘With gated road access from the charming village of Holford, the site includes areas of mature woodland, the fast-flowing Holford River, and the atmospheric remains of the former Holford Silk Mills, long since surrendered to nature.
‘Founded in the late 1500s by Huguenot refugees, Holford’s silk mills were once a centre of local industry.
‘Powered by the Holford River, the mills flourished under protectionist laws that made British silk production highly profitable.
‘However, the repeal of those laws in 1860 saw an influx of cheaper foreign silk, leading to the collapse of many homegrown operations.
The building worked as a silk mill before it was destroyed by a fire
Planning permission to renovate the property was recently denied, and the estate agents have said that is unlikely to change
The property listing reads: ‘Though the looms have long since fallen silent, the site retains a palpable sense of history and tranquillity’
‘Around this time, two mysterious fires struck the Holford mill, one shortly after the site had been fully insured.
‘The second, more destructive fire brought production to a permanent halt.
‘The surrounding landscape has long inspired artists and writers.
‘In the late 1790s, the poet William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy spent time living at nearby Alfoxton Park, and frequently walked in Holford Glen.
‘The waterfall along the river-just a short distance from the property – was one of their favourite places, and is immortalised in Wordsworth’s poem ‘Lines Written in Early Spring’, which reflects on nature’s beauty and harmony.’
It adds: ‘Though the looms have long since fallen silent, the site retains a palpable sense of history and tranquillity.
‘In the early 1990s, the mill’s idyllic cottage setting was featured in Bryan Adams’ iconic ‘(Everything I Do) I Do It for You’ music video.
‘More recently, Sir Paul McCartney purchased the surrounding woodland, later donating it to the League Against Cruel Sports, ensuring the area’s ongoing protection and conservation.
‘This is a property that will appeal to lifestyle buyers, creatives, conservationists, and those with a passion for nature and heritage.
‘Whether you’re seeking a place to quietly reconnect with the land, explore rewilding and conservation potential, or simply become a guardian of an extraordinary story, Silk Mills is a sanctuary unlike any other.’
But it warned: ‘The site has a covenant restricting both hunting and fishing rights.
‘Planning permission to develop the site has been refused in recent years and this is unlikely to change.’
