A MANSION in Beacon Hill built for Edward Cadbury, heir of the famous chocolate estate has gone up for sale over a century after it was built.
Heanor country house was built on the acclaimed beauty spot in Beacon Hill in 1905 for Edward Cadbury, the grandson of Cadbury Founder, John Cadbury and boasts ‘incredible panoramic views with sun sets year-round.’
The Edwardian home, built by renowned Birmingham architects Cossins Peacock & Bewlay has seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms and has been put on the market for £2.75m with estate agents, Fine and Country Birmingham.
The 7,000 sq ft property has been fully renovated to high standards of modernity whilst retaining its historic charm with Victorian tiled floors and mosaic feature walls from the Cadbury era.
The Arts and Crafts inspired home, situated in the countryside on the Borders of Birmingham and Bromsgrove, features a spa room, a snooker and cinema room all surrounded by seven acres of landscaped gardens.
The ground floors large living area features wall to wall bi-folding doors offering views of the picturesque Malvern Hills and Worcesteshire Countryside, as far as the Black Mountains.
Edward Cadbury, who owned the property in 1905 became the managing director of Cadbury Brothers in 1899 and chairman in 1937 before passing away in 1938.
A Fine and Country Birmingham spokesperson said: “Heanor represents a unique opportunity to own a historic and exquisitely renovated residence in a picturesque countryside setting. Its combination of architectural beauty, luxurious amenities, and idyllic surroundings make it a truly exceptional property.”
