Huge £35m estate goes on sale for the first time in 700 years – and world famous rock star is interested in buying it

A HUGE estate has gone on sale for the first time in 700 years - and Queen guitarist Sir Brian May is interested in buying it. The rock legend, 76, was spotted viewing the £35million Rothbury estate in Northumberland on Friday.

(Queen guitarist is looking at buying 9,486-acres of Northumberland countryside.Credit: Alamy)

(Sir Brian May and his wife Anita Dobson.Credit: AP)

(It is the first time the land has been up for sale in 700 years. Credit: Alamy)

The estate, historically owned by the Duke of Northumberland, has not been on the market since 1332.

Sir Brian - who is also an astrophysicist and animal welfare advocate —was spotted swooping in via helicopter with his wife Anita Dobson, 74, much to the shock of locals.

After landing on one of the estate’s 12 farms the couple toured the land by car with an estate agent.

One neighbour told MailOnline: “Brian May's helicopter landed over there [in that field], and he and Anita came over and said hello to everyone.

“I think they had a picnic lunch. They were here for a good two or three hours. They were very nice, but I'm not particularly starstruck so I didn't ask him for a photo.”

Sir Brian’s chopper was also seen checking out a nearby pub, which may be included in the 9,486-acres up for grabs.

The estate, which sits on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, was put on the market by the Duke of Northumberland’s youngest son, Max – Lord Percy, 33.

It comes after the Queen star was knighted by King Charles back in March.

May — famed for hits including We Will Rock You and Bohemian Rhapsody — was recognised for his services to music and charity.

May was awarded a PhD in astrophysics from Imperial College London in 2007.

(Sir Brian May was knighted by King Charles in MarchCredit: PA)

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