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House owned by ex-Bristol journalist Terry Pratchett up for sale
A house formerly occupied by fantasy author Sir Terry Pratchett is up for sale near Bristol.
Sir Terry had strong ties to Bristol. He worked as journalist on the Western Daily Press in the 1970s, and was awarded an Honorary degree by the University of Bristol in 2004.
The four-bedroom cottage for sale is located in the Mendip hills, in the small village of Rowberrow. It has two sitting rooms and a generous garden, and dates back to the 18th century.
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The author owned the home between 1970 and 1994 and it was the site at which he wrote some of his most famous novels.
The Colour of Magic, the first in the popular Discworld series, was published while Pratchett lived in the house, in 1983.
“The current owner purchased the property from Terry Pratchett and has lived at the house since,” says estate agent Ruth Treasure-Smith. “He said over the years he has had letters to the house addressed to the Hogfather!
“The idyllic location down a country lane with the forest and Mendips on the doorstep and inviting country pub at the end of the lane must have been inspiring.”
The garden approaches a third of an acre. Photo: Marcus Newey for Home-Tour Property Photography
Sir Terry wrote some of his most famous works while living at the house. Photo: Marcus Newey for Home-Tour Property Photography
Sir Terry died in 2015 after an eight-year-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He published more than 70 books during his lifetime and his work was translated into 37 languages.
In the month following his death, graffiti of the author was painted in Stokes Croft. The street art, by the artist Fiver, featured the Discworld characters Rincewind, Death and the Luggage.
Sir Terry once compared the city’s newest colourful buildings on Harbourside to a toy town, saying: “Some bloke has dropped some Lego down near the harbour.
“The difficulty of coming to Bristol is that I never recognise it. I miss the old days. But everyone misses the old days. Anyone who has been in Bristol for five years misses the old days.”
Street art appeared in Stokes Croft to commemorate the author after his death in 2015. Photo: Bo Novak
The sale is being managed by Robin King Estate Agents, who can be contacted on 01934 876 226.
Main photo: Marcus Newey for Home-Tour Property Photography
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