Unique Opportunity for Luxury Hideaway in Warwickshire Woodland
An exceptionally rare property opportunity has emerged near Birmingham, presenting the chance to create a James Bond-style hideaway within 55 acres of private woodland. Frogmore Woods in Warwickshire, located under 20 minutes from Birmingham Airport, is now on the market with full planning permission and a guide price of £2 million.
Historic Setting with Modern Potential
Described as a once-in-a-lifetime Grand Designs project, the woodland centers around a former WWII power station that estate agents say is yearning for reinvention. The site boasts Brownfield consent within the protected Green Belt, making this an unusual planning opportunity in the UK.
Estate agent Moveli, sharing the listing, stated: "We have just launched Frogmore Woods in Warwickshire and it is one of the most unusual planning opportunities currently available in the UK."
Features and Amenities
The property comes with planning permission for a five-bedroom residence and offers complete seclusion with several natural features:
- Streams and ponds throughout the woodland
- Wildflower meadows and majestic oak canopies
- Ample parking for guests or extended family
- Potential for off-grid luxury living
The WWII Relic at the Heart of the Project
At the core of the woodland sits a brick-built powerhouse from the early 1940s, originally constructed to energize Honiley Airfield during the RAF's wartime operations. The structure features walls up to 13 inches thick that whisper tales of wartime grit, yet beneath the rugged exterior lies a building primed for transformation.
The listing invites potential buyers to: "Envisage industrial chic fused with sylvan sophistication: Imagine vast expanses of glass with bi-fold doors flinging open to sun-drenched terraces, an external spiral staircase sweeping up to a rooftop terrace for sundowners under the stars, and a sprawling kitchen-diner, the vibrant heart of the home."
A Canvas for Extraordinary Living
With five generous bedrooms and multiple bathrooms, the proposed residence would serve as a haven for families of any age or extended kin. The design includes practical spaces such as a utility room, boot room, and pantry for effortless living.
The estate agent emphasizes: "This is no ordinary plot of land; it's a canvas for the extraordinary, where history, nature, and imagination converge." The site has been thoughtfully cared for in recent years, making it ideal for encouraging wildlife or simply enjoying peaceful woodland surroundings.
This unique property represents what the listing calls "effectively a Grand Designs opportunity where the difficult part has already been achieved" – with planning permission secured for a remarkable transformation of this historic woodland setting.
