A prime commercial building in Birmingham’s central business district has undergone an extensive refurbishment, creating 68,815 sq ft of Grade-A standard office accommodation across ten floors.
Situated in a highly desirable central location on the corner of Edmund Street and Newhall Street in the city’s Colmore Business District, Edmund House has undergone a programme of works that has included a complete upgrade of the office accommodation, main reception and communal areas.
Externally, Edmund House now features a double-height glazed portico above the main entrance along with new cladding and lighting, creating an enhanced sense of arrival.
Andrew Brooksbank, from building owners, Patrizia, said: “When we acquired Edmund House last year, it was evident that there was no statement entrance to the building and little that made it stand out from its surroundings. The refurbishment programme we have undertaken sought to address that and to deliver top specification office space to a central market that suffers from limited supply.
“Internal works – including the installation of new plant and electrical services – ensures that we have delivered a desirable, well located and contemporary solution for occupiers seeking high-quality office accommodation in the heart of this prime established commercial environment.
“Edmund House now represents one of the best, most readily available Grade A commercial opportunities in the city.”
Edmund House has also received a new air conditioning system and 12-person passenger lifts and now features secure cycle storage, shower and changing facilities. There are 54 secure basement parking spaces.
Perfectly suited to an organisation seeking a self-contained headquarters, the flexibility of the building’s floorplates also allows for floor-by-floor lettings, with suites from 6,299 sq ft.
Ben Thacker, from joint letting agent, GBR Phoenix Beard, said: “It is widely recognised that Birmingham is currently facing an undersupply of high quality office stock and the refurbishment of Edmund House will be instrumental in addressing this as the only major office refurbishment of this scale underway in the core at present.
“The flexibility of the floorplates enables us to adapt the space to meet the demands of the occupier, whether they are looking for a cellular or open-plan configuration. There is an abundance of natural light, providing an excellent working environment.”
Situated just a stone’s throw from Colmore Row, Edmund House is well positioned for occupiers to take full advantage of the wealth of business, leisure and retail opportunities on the building’s doorstep.
The location is also just a few minutes’ walk from both New Street and Snow Hill train stations, providing connections to destinations throughout the country and offers convenient access to the A38M and wider national motorway network.
GBR Phoenix Beard and CBRE are joint agents on Edmund House.
