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The Next Chapter in Birmingham’s Heritage

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History, rewri t ten

In the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, 3-4 Legge Lane was originally built in

1893 as a steel pen ‘manufactory’ for George W. Hughes, the creator of

‘The Million Pen’. Now Grade II Listed, it is one of the area’s most

architecturally celebrated buildings, notable for its distinctive Dutch-gabled

terracotta façade. Sensitively restored and converted by Tonguestone

Developments, it offers well-appointed city living in 21 attractive

apartments, each representing an outstanding investment opportunity in

the historic heart of a major European city.

Prices starting from £170,000.

The architects of 3-5 Legge Lane - Essex, Nicol & Goodman

– were leading practitioners in terracotta decoration

represented by many features, including an attractive frieze

of vegetable forms.

Manufactured by George W Hughes, the first owner of 3-5 Legge Lane,

The Million pen featured a flexible and pointed nib for an easy

and elegant writing style. Perhaps reflecting the terracotta of the

building, it came packaged in a red box with the distinctive

trademark of a fox carrying a goose.

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One of the area’s most architecturally celebrated buildings

The Jewellery Quar ter 6

Located just outside Birmingham’s city centre, the Jewellery Quarter is

an attractive mix of narrow streets, fine architecture and listed buildings –

among them ‘The Million Pen’.

In the 18th century, the area boasted some of the city’s most sought after

residential addresses. In the 19th century, it became a centre of jewellery

manufacturing, producing many iconic items including the original

Lonsdale belt, FA Cup and the trophy for Wimbledon Ladies Singles.

Although its heyday was in the early 1900s, the Jewellery Quarter still

produces 40% of the UK’s jewellery and is home to more jewellers than

anywhere in Europe. A designated conservation area, it is now being

reinvented as an urban village and hub for creative enterprise. Combining

style, culture, commerce and residential accommodation, it’s an appealing

and vibrant quarter within a major European city.

Unveiled in 1904, and celebrating Joseph Chamberlain -

a Statesman who made his career in Birmingham - The Chamberlain Clock

is one of the Jewellery Quarter’s most iconic sights.

A designated conservation area, now reinvented as an urban village

St Pauls Square

St Pauls House

Birmingham 8

Emerging as a powerhouse during the Industrial Revolution, Birmingham

became known as a ‘city of all trades’, among them metal, glass, jewellery

and the manufacture of pens. Today, as a truly cosmopolitan city, it retains

its reputation for diversity. Now represented by both manufacturing and

service industries, many of the UK’s leading businesses can be found in

Birmingham, while over 300 companies have chosen the city as their

national or global headquarters, drawn to its central location, skilled

workforce and emerging status on the European stage.

Diversity is woven into the fabric of the city, with Victorian splendour sitting

alongside cutting-edge architecture, and a 19th century canal network

alongside sophisticated motorways. With over 1,000 shops in the central

area you can find small specialist boutiques as well as flagship brands

such as Harvey Nichols and Selfridges, while cuisine is represented by

everything from Balti to Michelin starred restaurants. Similarly, a wide range

of entertainment and cultural venues opens up a huge choice of activities

- from professional sport to internationally acclaimed museums, music

and dance.

Driven by an ambitious vision and exceptional access by road, rail and

air, Birmingham is attracting significant inward investment. Along with

major private developments, key recent projects include The Mailbox,

the renovation of The Bullring and recent opening of Grand Central, a

major overhaul of the New Street Station, the city’s premier transport hub.

London can be reached in less than 90 minutes by train, soon to be further

reduced with the advent of HS2.

All of this helps explain why Birmingham ranks as the UK’s leading city for

real estate returns (source: PCW report), making it an ideal place to live,

and to invest.

A rich history of diversity, an ideal place to invest

1 Snow Hill

Picturesque canal walks

TYPE D

PLOT 04, 11, 19

Bedroom

Living Room

Cupd

Hall

BathroomKitchen

TYPE H

PLOT 08, 16

Bedroom

Living Room

Cupd

Hall

Bathroom

Kitchen

TYPE K

PLOT 20

Bedroom

Living Room

Cupd

Hall

Bathroom

Kitchen

No 4, 11 & 19 – 1 bed 40.17 sqm | 432 sq ft

Living/kitchen area 2.98m x 4.93m (9’ 9” x 16’ 2”) Bedroom 2.98m x 4.93m (9’ 9” x 16’ 2”) Bathroom 2.10m x 2.85m (6’ 11” x 9’ 4”)

No 8 & 16 – 1 bed 59.04 sqm | 636 sq ft

Living/kitchen area 4.60m x 5.51m (15’ 1” x 18’ 1”) Bedroom 6.08m x 4.33m (19’ 11” x 14’ 3”) Bathroom 2.73m x 1.70m (9’ 0” x 5’ 7”)

No 20 – 1 bed 55.12 sqm | 486 sq ft

Living/kitchen area 4.12m x 4.85m (13’ 6” x 15’ 11”)

Bedroom

2.98m x 4.14m 9’ 9” x 13’ 7”)

Bathroom 2.98m x 1.99m (9’ 9” x 6’ 6”)

The Developmen tOne bedroom apartments

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TYPE A

PLOT 01

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2 Living Room

Cupd

Hall

Bathroom

Kitchen

TYPE B

PLOT 02, 09, 17

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room

Cupd

Hall

Bathroom

KitchenTYPE C

PLOT 03, 10, 18

Bedroom

Living Room

Cupd

Hall

Bathroom

Kitchen

No 1 – 2 bed 59.04 sqm | 636 sq ft

Living/kitchen area 3.73m x 5.51m (12’ 3” x 18’ 1”) Bedroom 1 3.92m x 4.33m (12’ 10” x 14’ 3”)

Bedroom 2 2.69m x 4.33m (8’ 10” x 14’ 3”) Bathroom 2.70m x 1.70m (8’ 10” x 5’ 7”)

No 2, 9 & 17 – 2 bed 80.45 sqm | 866 sq ft



No 3*, 10 & 18 – 2 bed Area - 53.67 sqm | 578 sq ft


Bedroom 1

4.84m x 3.52m (15’ 11” x 11’ 7”)

Bathroom 2.19m x 2.00m (7’ 3” x 6’ 7”)

* No 3 room dimensions differ slightly, please ask your sales representative.

The Developmen tOne & two bedroom apartments

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The Developmen tTwo bedroom apartments

14 TYPE E

PLOT 05

Bedroom 1

En-Suite

Bedroom 2

Living Room

Cupd

Landing

WC

Hall

Bathroom

Kitchen

No 5 – 2 bed duplex 77.97 sqm | 839 sq ft


En-Suite 1.87m x 2.50m (6’ 2” x 8’ 3”)


No 7 & 15 – 2 bed 65.77 sqm | 708 sq ft


Bedroom 1

2.95m x 4.33m (9’ 8” x 14’ 3”)

En-Suite 1.95m x 1.62m (6’ 5” x 5’ 4”)

Bedroom 1 2.55m x 4.33m (8’ 5” x 14’ 3”)

Bathroom

1.95m x 2.59m (6’ 5” x 8’ 6”)

TYPE G

PLOT 07, 15

Bedroom 1

En-Suite

Bedroom 2Living Room

Cupd

Hall

Bath-room

Kitchen

TYPE I

PLOT 13

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

En-SuiteDressing

Area

Living Room

Hall

Cupd

BathroomKitchen

No 13 – 2 bed 90.03 sqm | 969 sq ft


Bedroom 1 4.01m x 4.36m (13’ 2” x 14’ 4”)

En-Suite 1.41m x 2.50m (4’ 8” x 8’ 3”)

Dressing Area 1.52m x 2.55m (5’ 0” x 8’ 5”)

Bedroom 2 5.02m x 5.42m (16’ 6” x 17’ 10”)

Bathroom 2.20m x 2.38m (7’ 3” x 7’ 10”)

The Developmen tTwo bedroom apartments

16 TYPE FPLOT 06, 12, 21

Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1

Living Room

Cupd

Hall

Bathroom

En-Suite

Kitchen

No 6, 12 & 21 – 2 bed 71.81 sqm | 773 sq ft


En-Suite 1.41m x 2.00m (4’ 8” x 6’ 7”)

Bedroom 2 3.52m x 2.78m (11’ 7” x 9’ 2”) Bathroom 2 2.04m x 2.59m (6’ 8” x 8’ 6”)

No 14 – 2 bed 101.54 sqm | 1093 sq ft


Bedroom 1 5.31m x 3.99m (17’ 5” x 13’ 1”)

En-Suite 2.10m x 1.98m (6’ 11” x 6’ 6”)

Bedroom 2 3.31m x 5.67m (10’ 11” x 18’ 7”)

Bedroom 3 3.31m x 3.32m (10’ 11” x 10’ 11”)

Bathroom 2.10m x 1.98m (6’ 11” x 6’ 6”)

The Developmen tThree bedroom apartment

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TYPE J

PLOT 14

Bedroom 1Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

En-Suite

Living Room

Cupd

Hall

Bathroom

Kitchen

Specifica t ions

The main building

• Double glazed powder coated aluminium windows

and double glazed painted engineered softwood to

grade II façade.

• Intercom system from communal entrances to

apartments.

• Apartment postal boxes - centrally located to

main lobby.

• Vehicle access/exit traffic light system to car

parking area.

• Secured vehicle roller shutter door (with key fobs for

allocated car parking spaces).

• External lighting to communal entrance.

• Landscaped communal courtyard, complete with

lighting bollards & bench.

• Communal areas carpeted with mat wells to

all entrances.

• Cycle rack & binstore.

Servicing charge

• An annual fee is chargeable, please refer to your sales

representative for unit cost, and to include;

Managing agents fees, lighting, cleaning and

maintenance of all communal parts and areas

All service charges are subject to an annual review.

• An annual fee per parking space is chargeable,

please refer to your sales representative.

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The communal building and apartments

Each apartment offers stylish accommodation, designed to maximise space and

create attractive and comfortable homes within an iconic building. The understated

and neutral decoration gives you the freedom to create your perfect environment.

A Grade II Listed building, 3-5 Legge Lane has been developed to showcase its

original features while bringing it fully into the 21st century. The result offers all the

comforts of modern living, in a setting of genuine historic and architectural interest.

Warranties

• 10 year Protek New Home warranty (or similar)

Decoration, doors and internal woodwork

• Internal doors - grey finish.

• Door handles - contemporary stainless steel

Hoppe Cannes range.

• Skirting - 120mm Newbridge profile.

• Architrave - 70mm Newbridge profile.

• Ceiling paint - brilliant white, matt finish.

• Walls - warm white, matt finish.

• Internal woodwork - satin white.

• Carpets - to bedrooms only.

• Karndean mid worn oak throughout except bedrooms,

bathrooms, ensuites and cloakrooms.

• Heating system - electronic timed.

• Telephone outlets (subject to connection by purchaser).

• TV/Satellite and Sky + points to living area and TV

point in master bedroom (subject to connection

by purchaser).

• Generally Down lighters to main living/ Dining area and

Hallways in white.

• Under floor heating throughout.

• Sockets and switches - chrome finish.

• Double switches (1 x kitchen, bedroom 1 x 1 and living

area x 1) to have USB Port.

• Self-contained smoke alarms.

Kitchens

• Electric stainless steel oven.

• Electric ceramic Hob.

• Recirculating extractor hood.

• Integrated Fridge/Freezer.

• Integrated dishwasher.

• Integrated washer/dryer.

• Under wall unit lighting.

• Contemporary chrome monobloc tap.

• Contemporary stainless steel sink bowl & half.

• Quartz work surfaces.

• Flooring Karndean mid worn oak.

• Down lighters.

• Contemporary kitchens by Kesseler.

Bathrooms & ensuites

• Sanitary ware by Vitra S50 range.

• Mirror above basin.

• Heated ladder towel rail.

• Contemporary Chrome Monobloc Tap with pop-up

waste, Hansgrohe Logis range.

• Bath screens (Applicable where no shower cubicle in

same room).

• Electronic Shaver points to all bathrooms and en suites.

• Full height tiling to walls behind sanitary ware.

• Full height tiling to bath extent.

• Full height tiling to shower cubicle.

• Ceramic floors & wall tiles by Porcelanosa.

• Down lighters.

Cloak room

• Sanitary ware by Vitra S50 range.

• Contemporary Chrome Monobloc Tap with pop-up

waste, Hansgrohe Logis range.

• Mirror above basin.

• Tiling splash back to basin.

• Ceramic floor & wall tiles by Porcelanosa.

• Down lighters.

3-5 Legge Lane, The Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham B1 3LD

www.themillionpen.co.uk

Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Maguire Jackson & Centrick Property in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Maguire Jackson & Centrick Property nor any other joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s)r lessor(s).2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or

use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.

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