Cottage boasts its own cave
It's a secluded hideaway from the stresses and strains of daily life – a secret cave and garden hidden in an historic corner of Wolverhampton.
And the concealed retreat – as well as the picturesque Victorian cottage that comes with it – can be bought for a cool £305,000.
Rock Cottage, on Old Hill, Tettenhall, dates back to the late 18th century and was formerly The Angel pub.
Current owner Tina Watson said there had been plenty of interest in the unusual property.
The paved patio at the rear of the house leads to a small sandstone cave.
It contains a separate brickwork cove, which may have been used as an oven, and next to that is an almost vertical staircase that leads up to a disguised area of grassland – so high it peers above the top of the house and offers views across Wolverhampton.
"It's certainly quirky," said Ms Watson, who has lived in the house for seven years.
"I've had a few viewings and people are fascinated by it."
Ms Watson has looked into the history of the building, which was originally two houses, one of which was The Angel.
The street itself was of great importance in the early 19th century after the Act of Union with Ireland in 1801 which created 100 Irish MPs, all of whom used the road to attend Parliament. They had sufficient political clout to ensure that the road was improved and in due course Thomas Telford was authorised to carry out the work.
Ms Watson added: "The history of the area was such a draw when I moved in – it's so interesting and central to Wolverhampton's past."
The house is being sold by Wolverhampton firm Berriman Eaton.
Visit www.berrimaneaton.co.uk to view the house.
