The Silversmiths, Vittoria Street, Birmingham, B1

The grand heritage building of The Silversmiths dates back to 1865, during the reign of Queen Victoria. Today, the developer, who specialise in bringing new life to buildings with a great story, have delicately restored it to its former glory in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter. Originally constructed as a toolmaker works for Henry Jenkins and Sons, the Grade II Listed building was extended in 1898 seeing silverware makers occupy the premises. By 1914 with the rise of World War 1, the building was adapted into an arsenal, producing over 1 million rifles to aid the British troops during the war years.

Throughout its lifetime of manufacturing, the building has seen six monarchs and the start and end of the industrial revolution which made Birmingham a global powerhouse in the industry. By 1992, the Jenkins family ended their long tenure at Vittoria & Unity Works, allowing for the opportunity to let its rich history speak character into new residential loft-style homes. The iconic industrial framework coupled with open-plan interiors creates the epitome of stylish urban living. The development comprises of 28 luxury one and two bedroom apartments set over 3 floors overlooking the courtyard below.

APARTMENT SPECIFICATION:
* Wood laminate flooring to living room
* Carpets to bedrooms and tiled to bathrooms
* Concealed fire sprinkler system
* TV and virgin cable points to all lounge and master bedrooms. BT phone point
* Exposed original brickworks in specific apartments
* Double electric radiators to all rooms
* Pendant and spotlighting to allocated rooms, bulkhead type lighting to certain apartments
* Smoke alarms fitted to all rooms
* Satin/Brushed chrome sockets and switches

BUILDING SPECIFICATION:
* Hand restored crittall-style historical windows
* Video intercom to all apartments
* Landscaped courtyard
* Newly detailed fitted outdoor metal staircases
* Newly restored original brickwork and pointing
* Cycle rack, block post boxes and bins stores