RECREATING HISTORY
Crest Nicholson rebuilds historic Northfield Manor House , previously home to Cadbury founder
Award-winning developer Crest Nicholson has recreated history by rebuilding the iconic former home of the founder of Cadbury ’ s at its new Birmingham development , Manor House at Bournville Park . Using historic records including photographs and drawings of the original property , which date back to the mid-1700s , architects were able to restore the site back to its former glory , seven years after it burnt down .
As a replica of the former home owned by John Cadbury – which was known as Northfield Manor House before it was sold to the University of Birmingham in the 1950s – the development features traditional designs and period elements throughout such as high ceilings , spacious rooms , large bay windows and double patio doors . Whilst in keeping with the original design , Manor House now boasts 26 one , two and three bedroom contemporary apartments , offering light and airy interiors and spacious open-plan living areas .
Richard Cowie , Technical Director at Crest Nicholson Midlands , comments :
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