A developer has bought an impressive former Victorian factory in Birmingham , The Jewellery Quarter. Planning permission welcomes 29 luxury apartments, in a deal sealed by Siddall Jones.
The leading Birmingham commercial property agency arranged the purchase. The Grade II* listed building at 80-82 Great Hampton Street for Great Hampton Street Button Works Ltd.
The imposing property, built as a jewellery works and button factory, stands tall since its construction around 1872. There are three stories of high-quality red brick, painted stone and engineering brick dressings.
Furthermore, the building has an impressive pedigree as it was designed by Yeoville Thomason. (An architect who designed The Council House for Birmingham City Council).
With impressive moulded windowsills on each floor, the building is linked by a drip-mould string. Additionally, Stiff leaf and ornate dragon carved stops, a deep cornice and parapet, and a steep gable end roof.
The Grade II-listing by Historic England states that the property has:
“Quite unaltered works elevation in Birmingham Gothic of the 1880s and now a rare survival on this scale.”
Referred to as the Boston Clothing building locally due to its current signage, the property has been most recently owned and operated as a clothing wholesale business.
Ryan Lynch, associate director at Siddall Jones, explained that the planning permission granted is for a mix of one and two-bedroomed units.
He said: “We are delighted to have been involved with the acquisition of this building and are excited to see a development of exceptional quality come to fruition.”
The Listed Building Consent obtained allows the conversion of the existing property into 29 residential apartments, with new dormer windows to the front, a gantry staircase and landscaping to the internal courtyard.
The permission includes refurbishment of the exterior, including some replacement windows and removal of staircases, removal of internal staircases, new partition walls, new mezzanine floors and some demolition and repair works.
Richard Whitehouse of Hanehouse Development said: “It has been a pleasure to work with John Heath of Great Hampton Street Button Works in bringing forward this wonderful building and securing consent for its conversion to a high quality residential scheme.
“This secures its future, not only for the potential residents but also ensures this iconic and important building is here for many years to come for all to enjoy as they pass by – be it on foot, bike, scooter or car.”
FBC Manby Bowdler Solicitors provided advice on the undisclosed purchase amount, while Penningtons Manches Cooper acted on behalf of the purchaser.
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For further information, please contact:
Ed Siddall-Jones, Managing Director, Siddall Jones, The Mint, 95 Icknield Street, Birmingham B18 6 RU.
0121 638 0500
