Timber Yard, a residential development in Birmingham by development partners Galliard Homes and Apsley House Capital, provides high-quality homes at affordable prices located conveniently near the city centre, making it the ideal place for young people to reside like 27-year-old PhD student Jerry Laio.
He recently purchased his first home at the development. Timber Yard is now 98% sold so prospective buyers should act quick to secure their future home at the development.
Originally from China, Jerry is studying art and design at Birmingham City University. Jerry previously lived in rented accommodation but decided to put down roots by buying a home of his own. Jerry has now lived in his new two-bedroom apartment for a couple of months and couldn’t be happier: “I’ve been renting for years in Birmingham and now finally I have my own place. I loved having the freedom to design my new home, choose my own furniture and choose the layout of the rooms. It’s my own personal sanctuary, a reflection of me and my personality.”
Location was also very important for Jerry when he was searching for his new home. Having lived in Birmingham for several years, Jerry knows the city well, especially the Southside district, which is home to a large Chinese community. The development is in close proximity to China Town, Gay Village and Birmingham’s city centre.
But while the convenience of having an array of bars, restaurants and nightclubs on the doorstep was a factor in Jerry’s decision-making process, it was the size, layout and build quality of the apartments at Timber Yard that really sold it for him: “I like having friends around, cooking and watching movies, which is why the layout and size of the apartment was so important. The proportions and quality of the finish is so much better at Timber Yard compared to other developments I’ve seen.”
Timber Yard boasts premier specifications and leisure facilities which Jerry and his friends use frequently: “My friends are really impressed with the building, particularly the gym and cinema room. A few of them are trying to buy their own apartment here they like it so much.”
The fully equipped gym is perfect for fitness fanatics, with a range of cardio machines and free weights, or for those who just like to stay healthy. After a workout in the gym, residents can kick back and relax in the club lounge or enjoy a movie in the screening room.
Covid-19 meant Jerry had to wait a little longer than normal to move into his apartment, but he was kept in the loop throughout the buying process, with regular updates on the status of his completion date. He said: “Despite having to do most of the correspondence via email, the whole process was simple and straight forward. Galliard’s completion team was really helpful, and very reassuring, and kept me up to date with how the sale was going.
The on-site building management team are brilliant too and are always friendly and happy to help. It’s a great place to live and I would 100% recommend it to anyone looking to buy an apartment in Birmingham city centre.”
Timber Yard offers a collection of 379 homes across two buildings, the 12-storey East Block and the six-storey West Block, designed around a large central landscaped garden which provides ample outdoor space for homeowners to enjoy. The apartments range from studios to three-bedroom apartments and duplex residences, of which only two-bedroom apartments are remaining, all complete with extensive basement car parking and an opulent reception foyer, providing residents with hotel like services.
Timber Yard provides panoramic views from the upper floors of the Birmingham skyline, with the development’s apartments having floor-to-ceiling windows and apartments offering balconies or terraces or winter gardens looking out onto the central landscaped garden or surrounding street scenes.
A typical two-bedroom apartment at the development like Jerry’s includes a large open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, a master bedroom complete with an en suite and a second bedroom with access to a well-sized separate bathroom. There is also storage space in both bedrooms as well as a storage cupboard in the entrance hall.
Timber Yard, whilst excellently located in Birmingham, is also very well connected to the rest of the country. Nearby Birmingham New Street station offers fast connections to London Euston and the Midlands, whilst Birmingham Moor Street is also nearby for journeys to destinations including Stratford-upon-Avon and London Marylebone. Curzon Street station, the new home of HS2, will be approximately 15 minutes’ walk away; once completed (estimated in 2029), commuters will be able to reach London in under an hour, thereby cutting the journey time by 40%. Drivers are also within easy reach of a number of A-roads and motorways, including the M5, M6, M40 and M42.
Jason Day, head of sales, West Midlands at Galliard Homes says: “We are delighted to be welcoming first-time buyers such as Jerry to Timber Yard and are thrilled with the community being built there. The fact that friends of residents are so impressed by the development that they are intending to purchase there themselves is a testament to the high-quality build and thoughtful design that is at the core of all Galliard developments.”
Prices at Timber Yard start from £332,500 for a two-bedroom apartment. Find out more at www.galliardhomes.com.
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