The metropolitan dream – without the urban nightmare!

Thu, Feb 8th 2007, 11:00

Hemisphere, the flagship apartment venture in Edgbaston, is pulling in those looking for stylish metropolitan living without the stress and congestion of the city centre.

The impressive scheme by Redrow Homes (West Midlands) is attracting young businessmen from the local area looking for a city style apartment, but who don’t want to relocate to the centre of Birmingham.

Hemisphere is the iconic centre piece of the £100million flagship Edgbaston Mill scheme, opposite the world famous Warwickshire County Cricket Club. It will eventually feature 344 one and two-bedroom apartments and penthouses finished to the highest standard with a first class specification.

As well as having a prestigious cricketing venue as its near neighbour, Hemisphere also has Cannon Hill Park on its doorstep, with its wildflower meadow, lakes and woodlands plus tennis courts, bowling and putting greens, cycle routes alongside the River Rea and footpaths for walking and running.

Such beauty so close by allows home buyers a rare opportunity to live a unique dual lifestyle which combines the fast paced city life with the more calming rural parkland aspect.
        
For one young professional, 22-year-old Steven Collins, Hemisphere promises to be the perfect base for his hectic lifestyle.

Steven, a self employed builder, who competes in motor-cross races most weekends, said: “Most of my work is based in Selly Oak, Edgbaston, Harborne and occasionally in Dudley.

“I like the idea of living in a city centre apartment with a concierge, but I don’t fancy moving anywhere too far in towards the city centre, as the drive in and out each day would be a real hassle for me.

“I do a lot of driving to get to and from work and at weekends I drive all over the country to attend races. Being in Edgbaston rather than Birmingham, it will be a lot easier to get to other parts of the country.

“I also won’t have to travel far to see my parents in Selly Oak or my girlfriend in Edgbaston.”

Linda Androlia, sales director for Redrow Homes (West Midlands) said: “A lot of young people, like Steve, aspire to live the city dream in a sleek, top-specification apartment. Hemisphere is envisioned to offer not only that stylish lifestyle they crave, but also the space to relax, unwind and chill out in the leafy parkland that’s right outside their door.

“This way of life appeals to those who want the kudos of a stylish new apartment without having to suffer the hectic city centre congestion. As the name suggests, living at Hemisphere allows people the opportunity to live on both sides of life, dipping in and out of Birmingham’s urban rush as they wish.”

Hemisphere is only part of the landmark nine-acre mixed-use scheme at Edgbaston Mill, which is set to attract a vibrant mix of top rank restaurants, shops, leisure facilities and businesses making it a prestigious place to both live and work. At the same time, all of the shopping, nightlife and entertainment opportunities of Birmingham city centre are just a short taxi-ride away.
         
Currently available to buy at Hemisphere is a selection of one and two-bedroom apartments with prices for a one-bedroom apartment starting at just £157,950 and two-bedroom apartments starting at just £237,950.

Take a sneak preview of the metropolitan lifestyle on offer at Hemisphere by visiting the fully furnished show apartment in the marketing suite on Edgbaston Road.

To find out more about Hemisphere, call the sales team on 0845 676 0515 or visit www.hemisphere.redrow.co.uk.