Campaigners seeking to protect the first known Bramley apple tree are reacting to the sale of the cottage garden where the tree stands. The tree is associated with the Bramley apple’s origin story and is located at Bramley Cottage in Nottinghamshire. According to reports, Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has owned the property since 2018 and has now sold it, putting the future of the tree and public access in doubt. Campaigners say they hoped to acquire the property from NTU so the site could be maintained and opened to the public. They also aimed to turn the cottage and its grounds into a heritage location to preserve the historical significance of the original fruit-bearing tree. The sale has led campaigners to express surprise and concern, with uncertainty about whether the new owners will continue to allow access and protect the tree. Neither outlet indicates that the tree has been removed, but both frame the sale as the key development changing prospects for its preservation and public visibility.