Historic cottages for sale
A unique slice of Wolverhampton's heritage can be snapped up after two historic cottages went on the market. A unique slice of Wolverhampton's heritage can be snapped up after two historic cottages went on the market. The century-old cottages lie in the grounds of Bantock Park. Originally built for the chauffeur of a former Wolverhampton mayor, one property has been split into two and the asking price for each is £235,000. The plan caused a storm when it was unveiled just over a year ago with many believing the cottages should remain untouched. But they have been lovingly restored by Shropshire developers HCW Properties. David Howse, property developer, said they had originally applied to extend the cottages but the proposals were turned down. Read the full story in the Express & Star.
The century-old cottages lie in the grounds of Bantock Park. Originally built for the chauffeur of a former Wolverhampton mayor, one property has been split into two and the asking price for each is £235,000.
The plan caused a storm when it was unveiled just over a year ago with many believing the cottages should remain untouched. But they have been lovingly restored by Shropshire developers HCW Properties.
David Howse, property developer, said they had originally applied to extend the cottages but the proposals were turned down.
"So we decided to concentrate on creating two cottages," he said.
"They have been beautifully restored and many of their original features kept, including the wonderful stained glass windows and fireplaces."
Work finished four weeks ago and now the homes are being sold through estate agent Nick Tart in Tettenhall.
One offer has been made but the buyer is not ready to proceed.
Last year residents living near the park in Finchfield mounted a campaign to stop the development.
They said the homes were in a conservation area and an extension in particular should not be built.
Alderman Bantock and his wife Kitty moved into Bantock House in 1896. It had 43 acres of parkland on which cattle were kept.
The site was bequeathed to the town by Mr Bantock in 1938 to be used as a museum and public open space. The cottages were then used for many years by council employees who tended the grounds of the park. Development of the site was delayed by the war, though plans to use it as an art gallery and museum were agreed in 1940.
