One house to rule them all... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***Mister Underhill*** · 05-24-2004, 02:57 PM

Here's a collectible for the truly dedicated Tolkienophile:

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(05-24) 12:22 PDT LONDON (AP) --

"Lord of the Rings" fans will soon have the chance to buy a home where part of the trilogy was written, as long as they have about $2.7 million to spare.

The house in north Oxford, where author J.R.R. Tolkien is believed to have written "The Hobbit" and begun the "Lord of the Rings," is set to go on the market next week.

The house was Tolkien's family home for 17 years during his time as a professor at Oxford University.

The six-bedroom property, where Tolkien lived until 1947, includes a drawing room that once was the author's study. When he moved out, the home was taken over by another academic who died recently.

Tolkien is one of Oxford's best-known 20th century literary figures and was, along with "Narnia" creator C.S. Lewis, a member of the Inklings group, which met in the local Eagle and Child pub.

The house is located in an expensive section of the city, which is home to Oxford University, one of the nation's best schools.

Real estate agents said the house, with its original features and large yard, should be a quick sell, even though it needs work.

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 05-24-2004, 04:21 PM

I will be taking donations to purchase this property. Send all contributions to my paypal account barrowwight@barrowdowns.com

Thanks

P.S. As soon as I purchase the house, there will be a biiiiiiggg party announcement.

Child of the 7th Age · 05-24-2004, 06:07 PM

Click here for a peek at the grounds and rooms of the house!

Actually, I would love to have a study like that.....only mine would look a bit messier.

Mad Baggins · 05-24-2004, 07:19 PM

What a gorgeous house...I wish I had $2.7 million. Time to start saving up.

The Only Real Estel · 05-24-2004, 09:03 PM

Very nice, although I have to admit I'd rather have the hobbit hole I'm hoping for...hopefully for somewhere around one-twenty-seventh that price

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HerenIstarion · 05-25-2004, 06:36 AM

Well, I too wish I had that money. It would be nice...

But I would definitely remove that carpet (I have strong suspicions as to it being later addition by mentioned 'late academic' who moved in after Tolkien)

PS I have placed the study at my desktop, for the look of it

05-24-2004, 04:21 PM	#2
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,043	I will be taking donations to purchase this property. Send all contributions to my paypal account barrowwight@barrowdowns.com Thanks P.S. As soon as I purchase the house, there will be a biiiiiiggg party announcement. __________________ The Barrow-Wight

05-24-2004, 06:07 PM	#3
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Click here for a peek at the grounds and rooms of the house! Actually, I would love to have a study like that.....only mine would look a bit messier. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

05-24-2004, 07:19 PM	#4
Mad Baggins Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: A place where after thunder golden showers come falling like a rain of flowers. Posts: 371	What a gorgeous house...I wish I had $2.7 million. Time to start saving up. __________________ I like buying snacks from a vending machine because food is better when it falls. Sometimes at the grocery, I'll drop a candy bar so that it will achieve its maximum flavor potential.

05-25-2004, 06:36 AM	#6
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	Desperate need of 5 million bucks Well, I too wish I had that money. It would be nice... But I would definitely remove that carpet (I have strong suspicions as to it being later addition by mentioned 'late academic' who moved in after Tolkien) PS I have placed the study at my desktop, for the look of it __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

05-24-2004, 09:03 PM	#5
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,835	Very nice, although I have to admit I'd rather have the hobbit hole I'm hoping for...hopefully for somewhere around one-twenty-seventh that price .