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Historic apartment - Mike Costigan - 19-11-2020
Anyone fancy living in Herbert Austin's old home? A major part of Lickey Grange is on the market including the Library and Billiard Room:
https://www.primelocation.com/for-sale/details/52988915?search_identifier=aef55b7d397a5bc9acab70e3efb0bb5b
I mentioned this in my Editorial in 2020B Magazine, but the advert was removed soon after, so I assumed the flat had sold. However, it has now reappeared in the hands of the same agents, so presumably it didn't sell. You'll need deep pockets, not just for the purchase price, but check out the Annual Service Charges too!
RE: Historic apartment - Alan - 19-11-2020
Very nice but it’s only got two garages.
RE: Historic apartment - Bruce Nicholls - 20-11-2020
No problem, lots of spare bedrooms!
RE: Historic apartment - Nick Salmon - 20-11-2020
It's a really rather splendid apartment. The view from terrace is spectacular. However, I think the highlight is the properly sized 'display case' that would show off a Seven to best effect. (Also, notice the Austin badge used as the door handle. Nice touch)...
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RE: Historic apartment - Tony Griffiths - 20-11-2020
Never mind the historical connection, I'm rather taken with the easy chair:
RE: Historic apartment - jpsmit - 20-11-2020
(20-11-2020, 02:07 PM)Nick Salmon Wrote: notice the Austin badge used as the door handle. Nice touch...
and yet a jag in the drive.
RE: Historic apartment - Nick Salmon - 20-11-2020
Almost forgiveable, given the heritage connection via Swallow.
RE: Historic apartment - Bob Kneale - 20-11-2020
Pity I'm short of the odd bob or two at the moment,But perhaps if enough of us chipped in together we could fund its purchase as an Austin Seven members' TIME SHARE
Might have to sell one of the cars..............
Bob
RE: Historic apartment - Erich - 20-11-2020
I'm curious, did the Old Man have this house built or was it something he bought?
Erich in Seattle
RE: Historic apartment - Hugh Barnes - 20-11-2020
In 1910 Herbert Austin and his family moved from their home in Berwood Grove in Erdington to Lickey Grange, a much larger residence, situated about three miles from the factory. The house, set in extensive grounds, was built in 1890 for Birmingham solicitor, Joseph Rowlands, from whom it was purchased.
https://www.britainbycar.co.uk/lickey/443-lickey-grange
hth...