Budding home buyers will
have a unique opportunity to buy a piece of Coventry history as Loveitts Estate
Agents is set to host a final phase open day at the former home of Coventry
mayor and Triumph Cycles owner, Siegfried Bettmann.
The open day is set to
take place by appointment only on 27th March offering
property hunters the opportunity to see the recently reformed Victorian villa in
the flesh in line with the current Covid-19 guidelines.
Having already sold 50%
of the properties available, the quintessentially Victorian converted homes are
proving to be a hit for property buyers.
Recently developed by Solihull
developers P&K Estates, the former home of Siegfried Bettmann has been
expertly restored into a charming selection of 14 luxurious one and two-bedroom
duplex new apartment and garden bungalows hidden within the leafy conservation
area of Stoke Park.
Open day attendees
will also be able to witness up close the jewel in Elm Bank’s crown – aptly
named ‘The Billiards’ as it was formerly the billiards room of Siegfried
Bettmann.
The Billiards features
a stunning 100-year painting which surrounds the interior of the open plan
living area and retains its original and expertly restored Parquet flooring and
Cast-Iron radiators. The property comes with its own approach and entrance,
original focal fireplace, high ceilings, two spacious bedrooms and two
bathrooms with the added bonus of its own private garden leading off the
lounge/dining/kitchen.
Viewers will find an
abundance of period features throughout all of the properties where each home beautifully
captures the balance between traditional Victorian character and flawless
contemporary design.
Built in 1880’s, 9
North Avenue was inhabited by Bettmann from
1905 until he died in 1951. Within those years Ramsey McDonald, Britain’s Prime
Minister 1921-21 visited him at the property twice in 1925.
The development –known
as Elm Bank – lies just 1.2 miles away from Coventry’s bustling city centre;
boasting idyllic commuter links and lies a mere stone’s throw away from the
city’s train station and amenities.
All new homes within
the development come with underfloor heating and feature a beautifully finished
state-of-the-art contemporary SieMatic kitchens as well as Porcelanosa
bathrooms. Each property has been individually designed to ensure that there is
something for everyone.
Prices range from £180,000 to £360,000
and the Help to Buy Scheme is available for first time buyers. All properties will be owned on a shared freehold
basis. The newly launched mortgage guarantee scheme, bringing back 95% mortgages to help
people with small deposits will also be available to both first time buyers and
existing homeowners.
“We are delighted to
be able to host an open day at the new Elm Bank development on the weekend of
the 27th March said Laura
Wilson, Area Land and New Homes Manager at Loveitts Estate Agents.
“The developers have
done their upmost to retain the stunning historical characteristics of Siegfried
Bettmann’s former home. Despite the challenges they faced to ensure none of the
property’s quintessential Victorian character of was compromised, P&K
Estates stuck true to their vision of returning this small segment of
Coventry’s proud history back to its former glory.
“We feel that the jewel
in the crown of the property is certainly The Billiards as this property
emulates the feel and style of a stately home with the original fireplace and
parquet flooring still as it was nearly 100 years ago – just without the
eye-watering price tag.
“With 50% of the
properties already sold – one prior to the properties being listed and another
on the day they went live – we expect significant interest in the remaining seven
homes. Their idyllic location, the security and privacy that Elm Bank provides
and the properties quintessentially Victorian character are just some the perks
of living in one of Coventry’s most desirable locations.
“Elm Bank’s clear
historical significance coupled with its beauty as a property makes it a hugely
sought-after location for any home hunter. The combination of the Victorian
feel with modern furnishings truly epitomises luxury living – and all are up
for grabs for a reasonable price.
“We wish to urge
attendees that the open day will be hosted in line with the government’s
coronavirus guidelines and we will ensure that visitor safety is optimised on
the day. “