Recording studio where Oasis crafted Definitely Maybe up for sale
Oasis devotees can own a slice of rock history as the Westcountry recording studio where the band laid down their debut album has come onto the market.
The Old Sawmills, the remote Cornish studio where Oasis captured their groundbreaking 1994 debut album Definitely Maybe, is currently available for purchase.
This extraordinary property is saturated with musical heritage and tucked away in an isolated creek off the River Fowey, and is now being marketed through estate agents Stags with a guide price of £1,950,000.
Positioned within 32 acres of ancient woodland and reachable solely by boat or on foot, The Old Sawmills provides privacy and natural splendour alongside a unique rock’n’roll legacy.
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Initially founded as one of the UK’s pioneering residential recording facilities in 1974, the property sits on the location of a 17th-century water mill with origins tracing back to the 11th century.
It’s not just Oasis, either.
The studio has hosted an impressive roster of British musical legends, including Muse, The Stone Roses, Supergrass, The Verve, Jessie J, and Robert Plant, amongst others.
Ben Stephens, partner at Stags, said: “With Oasis back in the news this summer, there’s renewed interest in where it all began. The Old Sawmills is more than a stunning waterside home; it’s where Definitely Maybe was recorded and is a part of British music history. This is a rare chance to own a true piece of cultural heritage.”
The primary dwelling boasts seven bedrooms, numerous reception rooms, and breathtaking views over the river and surrounding woodlands. The original recording studio, still fully functional, is situated on the lower ground floor and includes a control room, vocal booth, and main live room featuring a Juliet balcony overlooking the creek.
Additionally, the estate features a detached self-contained two-bedroom lodge, various adaptable outbuildings, and substantial potential for a variety of future uses, from a private sanctuary or artistic retreat, to maintaining a working recording studio with commercial opportunities.
This property is set to be sold on the open market for the first time in over half a century. For further details, contact Stags Truro on 01872 264488.
Oasis in the Old Sawmills recording studio, February 1994
(Image: @ Anjali Dutt)Recording studio
(Image: @ Stags)Recording studio
(Image: @ Stags)Recording studio control room
(Image: @ Stags)Kitchen / sitting room
(Image: @ Stags)Sitting room area
(Image: @ Stags)Feature window
(Image: @ Stags)Kitchen area
(Image: @ Stags)Conservatory
(Image: @ Stags)Balcony
(Image: @ Stags)Bedroom
(Image: @ Stags)Bedroom
(Image: @ Stags)Bathroom
(Image: @ Stags)Lodge
(Image: @ Stags)Lodge bedroom
(Image: @ Stags)Lodge sitting room / kitchen
(Image: @ Stags)Creekside setting
(Image: @ Stags)Accessible by boat or on foot
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