Alan Lee 'Illustrated Cottage' for Sale

[Lalwendë]

There's the National Trust and English Heritage, both funded by membership, but they specialise in owning property, rather than having any powers of protection. To protect the murals the cottage owner would have to seek 'listed building' status or be awarded it. And looking at that cottage it will almost certainly already be listed with Grade 1 status as it's 16th Century. However, to protect the murals it would have to be re-examined or re-evaluated - might take years to do. And sometimes protected status can reduce property value if they restrict future use (and they would stop you from having a new kitchen fitted!). The best hope of preserving them is the fact that the cottage has increased in value through having them.