Property
| Furnished: | YES |
|---|---|
| Ownership: | Apartment |
| Type: | 2 bedroom apartment |
| Rooms: | 3 |
| Bedrooms: | 2 BR |
| Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Pets: | Pets Allowed |
| Area: | 64 m² (685 sq ft) |
| Tenure: | Share Of Freehold |
| Tenure Years Left: | 1 |
| Council Tax Band: | TBC |
| Energy Certificate Rating: | UNKNOWN |
Financials
Boutique Heritage Conversion in Birmingham City Centre | 2-Bedroom Apartment | Snow Hill & Colmore Business District
Description
This is a genuinely rare opportunity in Birmingham's residential market: a boutique heritage conversion of architectural significance, set within a landmark civic building that carries nearly a century of history and has been carefully reimagined into high-quality city centre residences.
Originally constructed in 1933 as a Neo-Georgian civic building, the development features a Portland stone base, red brick façade, elegant sash windows, and distinctive arched openings. These defining architectural elements have been preserved throughout its transformation into a limited collection of just 59 individually designed boutique apartments — resulting in a residential address that is truly unique within Birmingham city centre.
This two-bedroom apartment offers generous space and flexibility, appealing to professionals, couples, and investors targeting the city's strongest rental demographic. Each residence within the building has been individually designed in response to the original structure, meaning layouts, proportions, and outlooks differ throughout the development. This creates a level of character and individuality rarely found in modern new-build schemes, particularly within the Colmore Business District.
The specification has been carefully curated to balance design and durability. The kitchen includes bespoke handleless cabinetry, a full Bosch appliance suite (induction hob, fan-assisted oven, integrated fridge-freezer, and extractor), and contemporary laminate worktops with under-pelmet lighting. Select larger two-bedroom layouts include an integrated dishwasher. Bathrooms are finished with luxury porcelain tiling, chrome brassware, heated towel rails, and demisting illuminated mirror cabinets. Herringbone LVT flooring runs throughout the main living areas, while USB-A and USB-C charging points in bedrooms and kitchens reflect the needs of modern professionals.
Energy efficiency and connectivity have also been prioritised, with an air source heat pump hot water system, smart-controlled electric heating, low-energy LED lighting throughout, and pre-installed gigabit fibre broadband infrastructure.
Located within Birmingham's Snow Hill and Colmore Business District, the property sits at the heart of the city's primary financial and professional hub. The area is home to over 500 businesses and approximately 35,000 professionals, including major global employers such as HSBC, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, EY, KPMG, PwC, and Deutsche Bank. Snow Hill Station is within walking distance, with Birmingham New Street and the future HS2 Curzon Street Station also easily accessible.
For investors, this location continues to demonstrate strong fundamentals, with forecast rental growth of 18.8%, significant institutional investment into Birmingham's build-to-rent sector, and the largest regional BTR market in the UK outside London. Two-bedroom apartments in well-located heritage conversions such as this remain among the most resilient and in-demand assets in the city centre market.
Construction is underway, with NatWest funding in place and practical completion targeted for September 2027. The development benefits from Share of Freehold ownership and an ICW structural warranty. A staged payment structure is available, including a £5,000 reservation fee, 10% on exchange (less reservation fee), a further 5% in March 2027, and the balance on completion.
Key Facts: 2 Bedrooms · Share of Freehold · 59 Units Total (Boutique) · Colmore Business District, B4 · Neo-Georgian Heritage Conversion · Full Bosch Kitchen Suite · Integrated Dishwasher (Select Units) · Herringbone LVT Flooring · Air Source Heat Pump · Smart Heating · Pre-Wired Gigabit Fibre · USB-A & C Sockets · Video Entry System · Co-Working Space · Bike Store · Lift · Target Completion September 2027 · NatWest Funded · ICW Warranty · Staged Payment Available
Amenities
- Bike Storage
- Bosch Integrated Appliances
- Central Business District
- coworking space
- High specification and finishes throughout
- High Speed Internet
- Lift
- Share of freehold
Exposures
- East
- North
- South
- West
All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. International currency conversions where shown are estimates based on recent exchange rates and are not official asking prices.
All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.

