Historic Coventry Home Converted Into 14 New Homes
The luxurious Victorian villa which was the former home of the founder of Triumph Cycles has been converted into 14 new apartments, bungalows and mews houses, and are now available to buy.
Situated in the sought-after Stoke Park area, just over a mile from the city centre, it was the home of Siegfried Bettmann, who moved to Britain in the late 19th century and founded what became one of the most famous motorcycle marques in the world. He lived at Elm Bank from 1905 until he died in 1951. A blue plaque was erected there in 2015.
Having fallen into disrepair, the home was purchased from Coventry City Council three years ago by a developer who has now restored it and from it created 14 luxurious one- and two-bedroom apartments and garden bungalows hidden within the leafy conservation area of Stoke Park.
Apartment sizes range from 840 sq ft to 947 sq ft, the bungalows from 430 sq ft to 915 sq ft and the mews range from 431 sq ft to 721 sq ft. All properties come with either one or two parking spaces.
Each property has been individually designed and each has luxury fully fitted SieMatic kitchens, large living areas, good-size bedrooms and fully equipped Porcelanosa bathrooms.
Laura Wilson, new homes manager at Loveitts Estate Agents commented: “Witnessing this stunning Victorian villa – notably known as Siegfried Bettmann’s former residence – being restored to its former glory first-hand has been something of a marvel.
“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. The development exudes the elegance of the Victorian era. All the properties on the site have held their unique character, retaining their original sash windows, brickwork and high vaulted ceilings.
“The jewel in the crown of the property is the bungalow which emulates the feel and style of a stately home with many of the original features retained including eight murals painted on canvas in the pre-Raphaelite style by artist Oscar Mancine, the original fireplace and parquet flooring still as it was nearly 100 years ago – just without the eye-watering price tag.”
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.
Find out more at www.loveitts.co.uk.
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