FINDING NEVERLAND

Incredible six-bed summer retreat of Peter Pan author JM Barrie next to woods that inspired Neverland on sale for £1.35m

Incredible photos capture Black Lake Cottage's massive bedrooms, living rooms and charming gardens

By Bradley Jolly

7th August 2018, 3:52 pm

Updated: 7th August 2018, 4:06 pm

THIS stunning six-bed cottage of Peter Pan author Sir JM Barrie complete with a swimming pool and huge garden has gone on the market for a whopping £1.35 million.

Incredible photos capture Black Lake Cottage’s massive bedrooms, living rooms and charming gardens.

Sir JM Barrie owned Black Lake Cottage from 1901 to 1908

The woodlands near the summer retreat inspired the author and playwright’s enchanting stories and settings, including Peter Pan’s idyllic Neverland.

Barrie owned the cottage in posh Farnham, Surrey, from 1901 to 1908.

But now estate agent Strutt and Parker is marketing the six-bedroom Lobswood House – part of the larger historic country house that included Barrie’s retreat – for £1.35 million and it says the property retains “great charm and character”.

It is thought the new property name is derived from the character Lob in Barrie’s Dear Brutus.

The retreat was extended in 2015 to provide two extra bedrooms.

The cottage is now on the market for a whopping £1.35 million

Stunning photos capture the glamorous interiors and massive rooms

Barrie used the property as a rural ‘bolthole’

The property has several spacious living areas

Strutt and Parker is now marketing the six-bedroom house

The estate agent says the property retains “great charm and character”

The charming rural retreat was extended in 2015

Barrie lived at the house with wife Mary Ansell, an actress

Two bedrooms were added in its 2015 extension

There are six bedrooms at the cottage

Windows stretch across the walls in the master bedroom

It retains wooden beams and other authentic features

A doorway leads out from the kitchen to the pretty garden

The master bedroom boasts glorious views across the rolling gardens and Bourne Wood, where Barrie’s friend’s sons explored during regular visits from London.

Barrie became known by them as Uncle Jim and their exploits inspired much of his creations. He unofficially adopted the boys after the deaths of their parents.

Waverley Borough Council has placed a plaque on the wall of the Victorian property to recognise its former famous owner. It was previously a hotel and childrens’ home.

The master bedroom boasts glorious views across the rolling gardens

It’s now known as Lobswood House, a name derived from the character Lob in Barrie’s Dear Brutus

The house is set in around 1.5 acres of land

The property boasts a large outdoor swimming pool

The current owners aim to downsize after bringing up their family

The council put up a plaque to commemorate the author

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