Lower Essex Street, Birmingham, B5

WELCOME TO THE 'COOLEST NEIGHBOURHOOD IN BRITAIN'

You'll find U&A in an area of the city known as Digbeth, which is known for its community of young creatives, independent shops, cinemas, bars, restaurants, and cafes and was named the 'Coolest Neighbourhood in Britain' by The Times.



WELL-CONNECTED

U&A sits at the junction of Lower Essex Street and Bromsgrove Street, right in the heart of Birmingham's vibrant China Town and Gay Village less than ten minutes' walk from New Street train and bus station, Grand Central and the Bullring shopping centre, so getting around couldn't be easier.



ABOUT THE APARTMENT

Two-bedroom apartments are available in a range of layouts, and cleverly designed to make the best possible use of space.



The main living area is open plan, with full-height windows to maximise natural light, and is fitted with high quality flooring by Amtico. If you choose a furnished apartment, you can expect good quality furniture in either a light or dark finish, with pieces chosen specifically for U&A including:

- Stylish sofa

- TV/media unit

- Coffee table

- Dining table with four chairs



The fully fitted kitchen is by a top British manufacturer, with quality hob and extractor, oven and either a fridge-freezer or under counter fridge with icebox depending on the style of apartment you choose.



In the bedroom, which is carpeted, you'll find a comfortable double bed with headboard and hypoallergenic quilted foam mattress, two bedside cabinets and a chest of drawers, plus full height fitted wardrobes.



The fully tiled en-suite bathroom will have a shower or bath with shower over, with a heated towel rail, and built in storage.



You'll ample storage throughout the apartment including a handy utility cupboard containing the washer-dryer, plenty of kitchen cupboards, a double full height fitted wardrobe in the bedroom with mirrored doors, and even a mirrored cabinet in the bathroom, with a built-in socket for charging your toothbrush or razor.




ENERGY EFFICIENCY & SUSTAINABILITY

U&A is constructed from high tech, precast concrete panels, and have high performance double glazing, which means they have a very high level of insulation. The average EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) and EIR (Environmental Impact (C02) Rating is B. EPC's and EIR's operate on a scale of A to G. A higher rating means greater energy efficiency, lower energy bills and less impact on the environment.



U&A HISTORY

U&A is a brand new, purpose-designed development which is made up of two separate buildings - Armouries House and Unity House.



There's very little recorded history of what was once on the site, although it's thought to have been linked with the city's arms manufacturing industry, which was concentrated in Digbeth during the 18th century. In the 1900's, Unity House on the west side of Lower Essex Street was home to the 'Imperial Amateur Boxing Club', after which it was operated as the Rose & Crown pub before becoming the regional headquarters for several trade unions. Hence the Name U&A, which is short for Unity & Armouries



A BIT ABOUT US

Dandara Living is one of the UK's leading developers of homes designed specifically for people who want to rent. We currently look after 2,700 apartments across the country and our ambition is to create great places to live at a price most people can afford.



This means we think about how we can make life a bit easier for the people who live in our developments, by providing spaces residents can use day to day, either for working in or as places to spend time with friends and neighbours, include free high-speed broadband as standard, and having a management and maintenance team based onsite to provide help and assistance when you need it.



*Please note that show home photos have been used for marketing purposes and furnishings, layouts, fixtures and fittings may vary*