History at Black Country development is crystal clear

A piece of Black Country history has recently been preserved - a listed kiln from one of the area's oldest glassmaking firms is now the centrepiece of Barratt West Midlands' Brierley Hill development, Honeybourne Park.

Situated on North Street, on the site of the former Royal Brierley Crystal works which dates back to 1870, Honeybourne Park is steeped in glass making history, combining modern living with a touch of the past. A six-storey-high listed kiln sits at the centre, telling of the proud legacy of the oldest glassmaking company in the area. It can be viewed from all corners of the development and although the kiln is now blocked up for stability, the piece of history remains intact.

Honeybourne Park is named after Richard Honeybourne, who founded the firm in 1766 which at the time was named Brierley Hill Glass Works. He first ran the company at a glass making factory on nearby Moor Street and leased it in 1824 to Stevens and Williams who built the kiln and works on North Street in 1870. The firm was a world leader in decorative glass and it is testament to the historical value of the site that it forms the heart of the Barratt development today.

Two home styles, the Richmond and Ashton, reflect the design of the former museum which also remains on site - they boast large arched windows to correspond with those on the listed building.

Graydon Worthing, Sales Director at Barratt West Midlands, said, "It is so rare these days to be able to live in and enjoy the comfort of a newly built modern home, amongst the history of a site such as this where elements of the past have been so well preserved. Honeybourne has such a historical significance to the surrounding area, so this is a super opportunity for home buyers looking for a place to live which has that something extra special about it.

"The town also has very easy transport links to Stourbridge, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Halesowen and Birmingham, so the attractions of these larger towns are never far away."

Situated in the small Black Country town of Brierley Hill, Honeybourne Park is located on North Street and now has just three four bedroom homes remaining for sale on site.

For further information, log on to Barratthomes.co.uk/honeybourne.