It's the place where Oasis recorded Definitely Maybe and the Stone Roses have recorded - and it also inspired the author of The Wind In the Willows.

The historic house that dates back to the Stone Age could be yours - if you have deep pockets - as it's up for sale on the open market for the first time in 48 years.

The Old Sawmills has been described as "a truly unique waterside property" which has been not been sold for almost five decades.

It inspired author Kenneth Grahame when he was writing The Wind In the Willows with the tales of Toad Hall, Ratty and Mole.

Its secluded location makes it ideal for musicians who want to get away from it all and it is only accessible by boat - or on foot.

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The property has become most famous in recent years for a residential recording studio that was one of the first of its kind to open in the UK 46 years ago.

Among the successful musicians and bands to use the site since include Robert Plant, Stone Roses, Oasis, The Verve, Supergrass and Muse.

Oasis recorded Definitely Maybe there and Supergrass recorded In It For the Money. Muse recorded albums including Showbiz and Origin of Symmetry.

Oasis recorded Definitely Maybe there

Boasting seven bedrooms, the detached property in Golant, near Fowey, Cornwall, is being sold with offers invited of more than £2.25 million by Exeter-based Strutt & Parker.

A spokesperson for the estate agent said: "Opened in early 1974 as one of the very first residential recording studios in the UK, Sawmills Studio has developed an enviable reputation as a unique recording environment with a long list of successful clients to its name.

"Regularly described as legendary by the media, it has played host to many well-established artists and played a big part in the initial development of some.

The house inspired Kenneth Grahame, who wrote Wind in The Willows

"In fact, Muse launched their career at The Old Sawmills, and they are now recognised as one of the best live acts on the planet."

It offers "an unrivalled level of privacy and seclusion, surrounded by its own enchanting woodland."

The listing added: "It would be difficult to imagine a more romantic and historic setting than that of The Old Sawmills.

"The creek at The Old Sawmills could tell a long and colourful story.

"From its early origins as a site used by medieval merchants, to the inspiration for a classic novel, and then a world-famous recording studio, this enchanting site is immersed in history.

Stone Roses recorded an album there

"The fascinating history of The Old Sawmills dates back to much earlier origins than the recording studio.

"A Stone Age axe was discovered on site in the early 1960s, suggesting a settlement here since time immemorial."

The area has mention in the Domesday Book and evidence of medieval activity can still be observed with the remains of a medieval quay clearly visible at the head of the creek.

"Much later on in history, during the early 20th century, The Old Sawmills is thought to have provided the inspiration for the author of the classic novel The Wind in the Willows," the listing added.

The Verve recorded at the studio in Cornwall, too

Wind In the Willows author Kenneth Grahame was a regular visitor to nearby Fowey, and was married in Fowey Church.

The estate agents said he "spent many an afternoon on the river and during a long stay in 1907 he completed what was to become his most successful work" published the following year.

"It has generally been accepted that the prime inspiration for this book was the River Fowey and a documented river excursion in May 1907 found the author and friends picnicking in a little creek off the main river.

"It is believed that afternoons trip was the inspiration for Ratty and Mole's first picnic outing in chapter one."

The site also played a part during both World Wars and was requisitioned by the American Army in 1943 for preparations in the run-up to the D-Day landings.