In pictures: Take liberties with £3.95m Magna Carta island on the River Thames

The island is located in the middle of the river, opposite the meadow of Runnymede. Courtesy Sotheby’s International Realty

The island comes with a grade II listed six-bedroom house, built in 1834 . Courtesy Sotheby’s International Realty

The house was built by George Simon Harcourt, Lord of the Manor and the Sheriff of the County during the reign of William IV. Courtesy Sotheby’s International Realty

The house also features a dining room which seats up to 20 people. Courtesy Sotheby’s International Realty

The property boasts of expansive grounds including 402 metres of river bank frontage to the Thames providing mooring for boats. Courtesy Sotheby’s International Realty

The house was built by George Simon Harcourt, Lord of the Manor and the Sheriff of the County during the reign of William IV. Courtesy Sotheby’s International Realty

The outdoor swimming pool. Courtesy Sotheby’s International Realty

Magna Carta, a private island in the River Thames where the Medieval English King John is thought to have been forced to accept the Magna Carta, has come to the market for £3.95 million.