Former Cadbury home with a view on the market
A LICKEY Hills mansion that was built for the Cadbury family has gone on the market.
Hidden amid the hills and woodland on the Birmingham border, the historic house, named ‘Beaconwood’, is priced at
£1.4 million.
Dating back to the Edwardian era, the mansion was built in 1905 for George Cadbury Junior, heir to the chocolate factory in Bournville.
Estate agent Knight Frank in Birmingham is selling the arts and
crafts property. “This stunning Edwardian Arts and Crafts home was built in 1905 for George Cadbury Junior,” said a Knight Frank spokesperson.
“Recently refurbished by the current owners the property is beautifully appointed throughout.”
Philanthropist George Cadbury Junior was the second son of Cadbury’s manufacturer George Cadbury and grandson of the company’s founder, John Cadbury.
George Jnr went on to become chairman of the firm. He played an important role in the business as he developed Cadbury Dairy Milk in 1905, which the company became synonymous with as its best-seller.
Although the family lived around Bournville, this house was built a relatively short distance away, in more scenic surroundings, as the business grew more successful.
The Cadbury family donated much of this area to the council in 1906 so that it could be used by the public including the top of Beacon Hill.
Refurbished by the current owner, the house has white walls throughout but fragments of its historic past remain.
There is even a butler’s pantry off the dining room and a second servants’ staircase.
It was built with the vista of the Lickey Hills in mind and an arched window at the quarter landing is described as providing “wonderful views”.