An historic Cadbury’s estate has hit the market for £850,000 – and the property is steeped in chocolate-making history.
The home, located in the Church Eaton area of Stafford, Staffordshire, was originally Lord Talbot’s Wharf and was used to transport milk to Cadbury’s processing plant in Knighton.
Milk would be collected from farm shops along the Shropshire and union canal and brought to this location for processing into crumb chocolate.
The crumb chocolate would then be taken south, by canal, to the Cadbury Bourneville factory, in Birmingham, for further refinement to create the world-famous Cadbury’s bars.
Named ‘Cadbury’ thanks to its links to the chocolate-making firm, the house is neighboured by a second home called ‘Bourneville’.
The duo are being sold together and come with approximately seven acres of land, a canal side and stables.
As well as a rich history, the estate comes packed full of charm.
The exterior showcases stunning, original brickwork and handmade hard wood windows, as well as a canopy entrance which leads to the entrance hall of the Bourneville home.
Inside, the entrance hall has a tiled floor, glazed French doors to the inner hall and further glazed doors into the kitchen.
The kitchen showcases tiled work-surfaces, mixer taps, wood panelled ceilings, a quarry tiled floor and timber hardwood windows with iron latches.
On the ground floor there are also two bedrooms, both equipped with coving, timber windows and a shower room to share.
As well as the living room with a wood burning fireplace, timber ceiling beams and timber French doors which lead to a stunning balcony which overlooks the views.
Upstairs you have three more bedrooms, all equipped with timber and Victorian style features, with one being en suite.
The Cadbury house ground floor has a beautiful, large conservatory and a grand entrance hall, two bedrooms and one bathroom.
Upstairs is the open-plan living room and kitchen which provide an array of windows to the front and side, some of which are timber framed and some having iron latches.
The kitchen gives a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap and a range of stunning matching units.
The estate is approached via a gate which leads to the sweeping driveway, giving room for numerous vehicles.
There is also a walking path leading to the canal and mooring area, surrounded by the beautiful gardens and land, as well as a pond next to the property and a range of outbuildings which have power and lighting
On the grounds are the stables, which have previously been used as an equestrian centre for some of the finest racehorses.
The Church Eaton site is being sold by Dourish & Day, based in Penkridge, for £850,000.
In the listing they state: “This truly is an historic spectacle with uniqueness and individuality that is unrivalled.
“The extensive grounds are a particular feature and offer an array of opportunities and possibilities.”
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