Glasswater Locks

Development Overview

Glasswater Locks is a significant new build homes development by Berkeley Group (operating locally as St Joseph), situated in Birmingham's central 'Learning Quarter' at Belmont Row, B4 7RQ. The development is a multi-phase regeneration project, repurposing a historic glassworks site into a distinctive canalside community of contemporary new build apartments and duplexes.

Prices for the remaining new build homes currently range from £232,500 to £625,000. The available properties primarily consist of 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments. A recent price point example includes a 1-bedroom apartment at £275,000 and a 2-bedroom apartment at £335,000. The developer is focused on creating a mixed-use environment, incorporating new retail and commercial space into the canalside setting.

Property Details

The development offers a selection of contemporary 1 and 2-bedroom apartments and duplexes. Specific property features include high-specification internal finishes. Kitchens are fitted with integrated appliances, composite stone worktops, and modern matte black finishes. Living spaces feature timber-effect flooring and floor-to-ceiling windows, designed to maximise natural light. Selected homes, particularly in the Ashted & Belmont Wharf phases, benefit from a canal-facing aspect with private balconies or Juliet balconies.

Residents at Glasswater Locks benefit from exclusive on-site facilities designed to enhance convenience and lifestyle. These facilities include a 24-hour concierge service, a residents' lounge, a communal cinema room, a games room, and a fully-equipped residents' gym.

Location Benefits

Glasswater Locks is positioned for exceptional connectivity, making it a highly practical location for commuters and students. The development is less than half a mile from the forthcoming HS2 Curzon Street Station, a distance estimated as a 6-minute walk, which is projected to reduce journey times to London Euston to just 49 minutes.

Existing rail links are accessible via an approximate 18-minute walk to Birmingham New Street Station. From New Street, Birmingham International Airport can be reached in 9 minutes, with services also connecting to national destinations including London Euston (current journey time approximately 1 hour 13 minutes) and Glasgow. Local travel is facilitated by the nearby West Midlands Metro network. The development is also a 9-minute drive from the M6 motorway network.

The location is adjacent to Birmingham's Learning Quarter, with Aston University and Birmingham City University in close proximity. Essential services nearby include Birmingham Children's Hospital, making the area an option for medical professionals. The city centre's core retail, dining, and cultural amenities are moments away from the development.

Practical Information

The developer, Berkeley Group, has a strong, independently verified reputation in the UK new build market. They were ranked the UK's number one homebuilder for build quality by HomeViews, an independent review platform, achieving a score of 4.15 out of 5 and a high Net Promoter Score. The company specialises in complex brownfield regeneration projects and provides a 10-year build warranty on all new properties.

A Showhome has been launched for viewings. The Sales & Marketing Suite, located on Belmont Row, operates between 9.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Saturday, and 10am to 4pm on Sunday. Prospective buyers should contact the developer for the latest property-specific completion dates and availability for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units, as sales are ongoing.