Conveyancing Solicitors in Birmingham see exciting new development at Edgbaston Mill

The Calthorpe Estate brings new houses shops and leisure facilities to Edgbaston

The Calthorpe Estate is a family owned corporation which since 1717 has managed a large part of the Edgbaston area of Birmingham. It is currently involved with the creation of a substantial mixed development just a short distance from the busy city centre.

The name of Edgbaston is well known to cricket lovers all over the world as the home of the famous test ground. However many may not realise that Edgbaston is a thriving residential and commercial district set amidst tree-lined avenues or that the cricket ground is only a mile west of Birmingham’s busy city centre.

For those who expect inner Birmingham to be comprised of rows of dreary Victorian terraces, Edgbaston is quite an eye-opener. Its mix of substantial Victorian homes with more modern properties provides a variety of attractive housing within a short distance of central Birmingham.

Much of Edgbaston area is covered by one of the UK’s largest urban conservation areas, which ensures that development remains controlled to preserve the character and appearance of the area. Many individual houses are also listed, which ensures that their external architectural features are preserved while allowing appropriate internal alterations.

Anyone buying a home in a conservation area should consult a Solicitor who is familiar with this aspect of Conveyancing in Birmingham for expert advice.

New leisure and residential development

However being part of a conservation area does not mean that the Calthorpe Estate is just a museum-piece. The estate is currently overseeing the creation of a new £100 million retail, leisure and residential destination for Birmingham at Edgbaston Mill.

Located opposite the world-famous Edgbaston Cricket Ground, this nine-acre scheme will offer a variety of restaurants, a food store, grade 'A' offices and leisure facilities, including a 200 bedroom hotel.

Redrow Homes has been responsible for the construction of 344 apartments on the adjacent Hemisphere development. These state of the art apartments and penthouses, now all sold, offer fine living just by the extensive Cannon Hill Park, and yet all within a short distance of Birmingham's centre.

Get a quote now for Conveyancing in Birmingham, whether you are buying or selling in Edgbaston or anywhere else in Birmingham or the West Midlands.