Cotchford Farm, Where Winnie-the-Pooh Was Born, Now Available for Rent

Cotchford Farm, the 16th-century farmhouse in East Sussex where A.A. Milne wrote the Winnie-the-Pooh stories, is now available to lease. Milne purchased the property in 1924, and the surrounding Ashdown Forest landscape inspired the Hundred Acre Wood. The Grade II-listed home spans over 3,400 square feet with six bedrooms, exposed timber beams, leaded windows, oak floorboards, and original fireplaces. It also has a place in rock history: Rolling Stones founder Brian Jones bought it in 1968 and lived there until his death in 1969. The kitchen where Jones learned he was fired from the band remains, and the swimming pool and gardens are preserved. The property includes formal gardens, a tennis court, and woodland walks. It is listed for rent through Hamptons at £9,995 (about $13,470) per month on a six-month or long-term basis.