Victoria Gardens, Smethwick, West Midlands
Gardens will have a defined western boundary in the form of an existing 'local' red brick wall, which provides division from the existing dwellings on Montague Road. It respects its surroundings but also creates its own identity.
Areas of open space are proposed within the development to retain a sense of open expanse - and these green pockets will provide character and further improve the quality of the public realm.
About the area The development is located on the former Cape Hill Brewery site dating back to 1878 and built to quench the thirst of men working in the fierce heat of the local foundries.
And this heritage provides not just brownfield development potential, but also a green, picturesque setting - Smethwick's canals are among the most interesting and historic in England and the towpaths well-kept and rich in plant and wildlife.
The vision for Smethwick is to preserve the beautiful Victorian infrastructure, bring the canals back to life in a very contemporary way and then link the new communities across them.
This began in the late 1990s with Brindley Village (George Wimpey West Midlands has one of its most successful developments here) because the waterfront locations satisfy increasing demand for urban homes with character.
Just three miles west of Birmingham city centre, modern Smethwick is a vibrant multi-cultural community with a rich mix of fashionable homes, contemporary workplaces and leisure attractions!
SpecificationThis aspirational (but affordable) scheme of some 68 new properties has something for everyone - designer apartments and coach houses, characterful mews properties, spacious three storey designs and luxury detached homes.
Contemporary design and architecture creates extra stand out - for example dual aspect apartments offer primary windows with a favourable outlook to both front and rear.
Plus, a mixture of roof and storey heights will provide varied and interesting streetscenes.
Contact Telephone 0845 437 6529
Development Address : Victoria Gardens, Cape Hill, Smethwick, West Midlands B66 4SJ
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