William Wordsworth's Historic Lake District Home Up for Sale for £2.5 Million
William Wordsworth, the iconic Romantic poet, lived his final years at Rydal Mount, a stunning property nestled in the Lake District. This historic home, where Wordsworth spent the last 37 years of his life, is now on the market for offers starting at £2.5 million. Located in the picturesque village of Ambleside, Rydal Mount has been open to the public for many years, giving visitors a glimpse into the life of one of Britain’s most famous poets. However, due to the challenges of managing the property from a distance, the current owners, descendants of Wordsworth, have made the difficult decision to sell.
The house was rented by Wordsworth from Sir Richard Le Fleming, the Baron of Rydal, and while he never owned it, he made it his own with an exquisite garden design that remains largely unchanged to this day. The gardens at Rydal Mount are known for their beauty and were personally crafted by the poet, reflecting his deep love for nature, which is central to his works. For over 50 years, the house has been open to the public, allowing visitors to walk in the footsteps of Wordsworth and experience the environment that inspired some of his greatest poetry.
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Christopher Wordsworth, a direct descendant of the poet, shared that the decision to sell the property was incredibly difficult. He explained that managing the house from London, where he resides, has become increasingly challenging. With the added financial burden and the decline in visitors since the pandemic, maintaining the house and grounds has become unsustainable. In its prime, Rydal Mount attracted around 45,000 visitors annually, but that number has since dropped to fewer than 20,000.
Despite the sale, Christopher hopes that future owners will continue to keep Rydal Mount open to the public so that visitors can continue to experience the house as Wordsworth did. He fondly recalled the many visits he made to the house, describing the beauty of the location and expressing his love for the place. "Every time I come here, I wonder why I don't live here," he said. "It is so beautiful."
The property includes not just the house but also several Grade II listed outbuildings, a summer house, and an ancient mound on the grounds. The main house has four reception rooms, seven bedrooms, and a separate annexe that currently serves as a holiday let. One of the most poignant parts of the house is Dora’s School Room, which once served as a place of learning for Wordsworth’s daughter and has since been converted into a tearoom.
Though the sale marks the end of an era, it’s clear that Rydal Mount will always hold a special place in the hearts of the Wordsworth family and in the literary history of the Lake District. The house remains open for the 2025 season, and the family hopes that its next owners will preserve its legacy, ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy the beauty and history of the place where Wordsworth lived, wrote, and found inspiration for his timeless poems.
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