Usually found in Sherwood Forest, the legend that is Robin Hood has recently been spotted in Virginia Water… well, in fact the legendary Hollywood actor Russell Crowe has donned the green tights whilst filming in the Surrey location for the new Robin Hood film, due for release in May 2010.

Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Vanessa Redgrave and William Hurt are 4 of the extremely famous line up to star in Robin Hood which is already tipped to be an almighty block buster.

It is a well known story of a highly talented archer who was in the services of King Richard the Lionheart but this is Robin Hood as you have never seen him before.   Ridley Scott, the Director of this soon to be released film is confident that the ledged will be catapulted to even greater heights of stardom.

Whilst filming, the main star relocated to the area and he’s been making the tongues of Surrey wag. Renting a mansion just outside Windlesham, Russell Crowe and his family threw themselves into the Surrey Life, putting their son in Hall Grove Prep School in Bagshot whilst Crowe practiced running through the woods brandishing the obligatory bow and arrow. 

Local estate agent James Wyatt, from Barton Wyatt said,”It is always exciting to have someone famous new on the scene, although Wentworth and Virginia Water always have their fair share of the rich and famous. It is part of the daily routine for both my sales and rental staff to be handling enquiries from celebrities. I expect them to give these clients the same experience that they give every customer and do their utmost to fulfill the client’s needs.”

Wyatt goes onto say, “We are excited about the launch of the film and hope that we can spot some of our local footpaths during the movie.  From the odd trailer I have seen the woods of Virginia Park look surprisingly eerie and there is a real feeling of stepping back in time. Rumour has it that the lake in Virginia Water is featuring quite nicely which is great for us locals. ”

“We do not have any properties on our books that date back to the times of Robin Hood but interestingly we do have a house that according to the Runnnymede Historical Society is almost definitely Jacobean. The house has the most amazing wooden beams throughout which need to be seen to be believed and is steeped in history with some famous occupiers during it’s time. It is quite possible that this property would have been within the confines of Windsor Great Park in its day.”

Goose Green House is on the market for £1,450,000. It has 3 wonderful reception rooms, 5 fully beamed bedrooms and 3 bathrooms – one with a beautiful roll topped bath.   For further information please contact www.bartonwyatt.co.uk or call 0134 484 3000 for more information.