Old Heaton House is one of just two remaining Georgian villas in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, symbolising the area's transformation from elite suburban enclave to industrial hub, and now to a revitalised historic quarter
Origins & Early 19th Century.

Constructed circa 1823 as a Georgian "Gentlemen's residence" for William Cotterill, a prosperous local merchant. Designed as a double-fronted, detached villa with a private landscaped park-an uncommon sight in Birmingham at the time

Victorian Era & Industrial Transformation
Following William's tenure, his brother Thomas Cotterill occupied the house until his death in 1860, after which Joseph Wedgwood and then Richard Corbett Brinton took over. By the late 19th century, with the Jewellery Quarter expanding, the villa was subdivided and its grounds encroached by industrial workshops and workers' housing

20th Century Decline
Post-1964, it was repurposed into various commercial and industrial units, remaining in communal use into the early 2000s. Over decades, the house fell into dereliction, concealed beneath industrial decline.

Restoration & the Heaton House Lofts Development
In 2020, Elevate Property Group initiated a sensitive restoration, reviving the villa as the focal point of a rich mixed-use development featuring 14 townhouses, 42 apartments, plus commercial spaces. The project culminated in 2023, reinstating the villa's grandeur-now dubbed Old Heaton House-with lavish interiors, high-end materials, and modern amenities. Today it stands restored to its 1820s elegance, surrounded by a secure gated courtyard, new residences, and landscaped areas .

 

Nestled at the heart of Birmingham's Historic Jewellery Quarter, this penthouse offers:

A vibrant neighbourhood atmosphere - independent boutiques, artisan eateries, creative studios, and cultural spaces .
Excellent travel links - stroll to Jewellery Quarter and Snow Hill stations, and quick access to A38/M6 and Birmingham Airport.
Heritage charm - part of the adaptive reuse of the original Georgian villa (c. 1823) crafted by Elevate Property Group and architects D5, blending modern amenities with period character. 

Spacious & Bright: 753sq ft (70 m²) of open-plan living space, blending sleek contemporary design with industrial loft character-high ceilings, full-height windows, and LVT flooring in main areas.  

LIVING & DINING 22' 5" x 13' 1" (6.838m x 3.99m) plus 9' 8" x 17' 1" (2.962m x 5.222m)Generously sized living/reception area featuring pendant lighting, recessed LED, and under-cupboard LEDs-ideal for relaxing or entertaining  

KITCHEN Modern fitted kitchen with square-edge laminate worktops, electric cooker/hob/hood, integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washer-dryer combo 

PRINCIPLE BEDROOM 11' 10" x 10' 5" (3.629m x 3.19m) Two well-appointed bedrooms-one with a stylish ensuite-and each equipped with brushed stainless steel USB outlets and plush carpeting  

FAMILY BATHROOM 4' 4" x 5' 2" (1.333m x 1.576m) Premium Duravit sanitaryware with Hansgrohe fittings-both have mains pressure showers; the master includes a bathtub. Porcelanosa tiling adds a luxury touch 

HEATING & UTILITIES Electric heating via smart Wi Fi controlled panel heaters; hot water from electric immersion cylinder. Mains pressure hot water throughout
 

TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY High-speed Virgin/BT broadband, digital aerial and Freeview, video intercom entry, CCTV in communal areas, and sprinklers and smoke alarms for safety 

ACOUSTICS & COMFORT: Enhanced acoustic insulation in walls and floors; brushed stainless steel switches; white egg shell paint, architraves, and contemporary doors 

Permitted payments and tenant protection information

What reservation fees & rental funds will be asked for before moving in?

Essence Property would take a reservation deposit which covers the taking the property off the market while we commence referencing, this fee will be transferred to your deposit on move in (subject to passed referencing).To secure an apartment we must be in receipt of the reservation fee. Once acceptable references have been received and approved, a date will be agreed for the start of your tenancy. The tenancy agreement must be signed and the initial monies must be paid in full.

- Reservation deposit: Equivalent to one weeks rent
- First month's rent: Payable in advance of move in
- Deposit: Equivalent to five weeks rent, payable on or before the date of move in (must be cleared funds on the date of move in).


As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments.
Permitted payments

For properties in England, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants (or anyone acting on the tenant's behalf) the following permitted payments:

* Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent);
* Deposits (a maximum deposit of 5 weeks' rent for annual rent below £50,000, or 6 weeks' rent for annual rental of £50,000 and above);
* Payments to change a tenancy agreement eg. change of sharer (capped at £50 or, if higher, any reasonable costs);
* Payments associated with early termination of a tenancy (capped at the landlord's loss or the agent's reasonably incurred costs);
* Where required, utilities (electricity, gas or other fuel, water, sewerage), communication services "telephone, internet, cable/satellite television), TV licence;
* Council tax (payable to the billing authority);
* Interest payments for the late payment of rent (up to 3% above Bank of England's annual percentage rate);
* Reasonable costs for replacement of lost keys or other security devices;
* Contractual damages in the event of the tenant's default of a tenancy agreement; and
* Any other permitted payments under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and regulations applicable at the relevant time.

For properties in Wales, the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants the following permitted payments
*Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent);
*Security deposits;
*Where required, utilities (electricity, gas or other fuel, water, sewerage), communication services "telephone, internet, cable/satellite television), TV licence;
*Council tax (payable to the billing authority);
*Payments for the late payment of rent (where required under the tenancy agreement);
*A breach of a term of the contract (where required under the tenancy agreement); and
*Any other permitted payments under the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act and regulations applicable at the relevant time.

Tenant protection
In addition to publishing relevant fees, Essence Property Investment & Management is a member of Property Ombudsman (Property Redress Scheme).