Development Name: Granville Lofts

The perimeter landscaping is managed and maintained by the Managing Agent, Centrick Property.

Please report any external space issues to the Managing Agent, Centrick Property.

Each property is fitted with a hard-wired smoke detector that has a battery back-up. The alarm is interlinked throughout the whole development to ensure safety and peace of mind for all occupants.

On hearing the alarm, please do not use the lifts. Please do not try to tackle the fire yourself by using the extinguishers, unless you are trained to do so.

Please use designated emergency exit routes only. The information board located within the reception will provide you with information on where the emergency exits are, as well as the fire emergency procedure for the development. For further information, please contact the Managing Agent, Centrick Property.

Delta Laminates have fitted the kitchens at Granville Lofts. The kitchen is fitted with integrated appliances which include: a microwave oven, hob, cooker hood, dishwasher, washer dryer and fridge freezer.

There is an anthracite gloss (dark grey) & white gloss finish to the kitchen cupboards and a pure white Corian work surface.

 

 

Stop Cock

Each property is fitted with a stopcock to fully isolate the water supply to each individual property. These are located outside of the front door to each property within the corridor just above the ceiling void. They are located here for the ease of being able to isolate the water supply to a property in the event that the occupier isn’t available at the time of an emergency.

Isolation Valves

Each plumbed in fixture and fitting pipework within the property is fitted with isolation valves, meaning that you can isolate the water supply to any fitting rather than turning the water off to the whole of your property via the stopcock. The isolation valves can be found for the supplies to the toilet, washbasin, kitchen sink, washing machine and dishwasher.

There is also an isolation valve within the storage cupboard of each property which isolates the water to the whole property when turned to the off position.

Please see the below video and guidance on how to isolate the water supply to a fitting within your property.

Waste Plumbing

Waste water from your kitchen and bathroom runs through the pipework directly into the drainage system. You are responsible for the maintenance of all the fittings and waste pipes within your property.

If you find that a washbasin, sink, bath or shower is taking longer than normal to drain, then you can use a chemical drain cleaner which is readily available from all good DIY stores. Alternatively, please seek professional advice. You can prevent your sinks and plug holes from becoming blocked by regularly cleaning them.

Please refrain from putting food waste, oils or any fats into sinks, as this may cause blockages. Do not dispose of anything other than toilet tissue in the toilets. Items such as nappies, wipes and sanitary items should not be disposed of down the toilet as the system is not designed to deal with such items. Flushing items such as these may result in an expensive blockage for which you would be liable.

External Doors

The main double doors on the front of the building are kept permanently closed and locked by means of overhead door closers and magnetic locks. The doors can be released by:

– Placing your pedestrian access fob against the control panel outside the main entrance door.

– Pressing the door release to the side of the door from inside the reception area.

– Pressing the door release button on the intercom phone within your property to allow access; when the video entry system inside the property has been activated by a visitor from the control panel outside the building.

Please note that the fire escapes in the development must be kept locked and must only be used in the event of a fire.

Windows

The windows in your property are new powder coated aluminium double glazed units. The opening of the sashes are restricted in order to meet building regulations.

The internal cleaning of the windows is the responsibility of the occupier and must be carried out in a safe manner. The external cleaning of the windows is the responsibility of the Managing Agent, Centrick Property.

Security

The main entrance door to your property is to a full British Standard specification and is also fire compliant. It is fitted with 3 hinges, a Euro Cylinder Sash Lock with a thumb turn and a spyhole for your security. Front doors to the property cannot be replaced without seeking advice from the Managing Agent, Centrick Property, as this could jeopardise the fire integrity of your property. Please contact the Managing Agent, Centrick Property for their procedure on how to apply for consent to change the front door to your property.

Intercom System

There is an individual video intercom system within your property that is linked to the main entrance doors to the development. This allows each resident control of visitors into the building. In order to prevent security issues within the development, please do not provide access to anyone who you are not familiar with.

Download – Videx Intercom Handset – User Manual

Fire Safety

A hard-wired smoke detector that has a battery back-up is located within each property. The alarms are interlinked throughout the whole development to ensure safety and peace of mind for all occupants.

Download – Aico Optical Smoke Alarm – Product Data Sheet

You should regularly test the detectors by pressing the button on the device and also ensure that the batteries are changed regularly to allow for the detectors to work to their optimum. For your own safety, smoke detectors should not be removed from their fixtures or covered and also need to be well maintained.

The information board located within the reception will provide you with information on where the emergency exits are, as well as the fire emergency procedure for the development. Please ensure that you familiarise yourself with this information. For further information, please contact the Managing Agent, Centrick Property.

Motorway

The nearest motorways to the development are the M6, M42 and the M5.

Train

New Street Station is one of three main railway stations in the city centre of Birmingham, along with Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham Snow Hill. All of the above train stations are within a short drive or bus ride away from the development.

Bus Routes

There are a number of bus stops within walking distance of the development. Please visit http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/buses-to-birmingham-city-centre/ for further information.

 

Airport

Birmingham International Airport is within an hour’s drive from the development. For further details please visit www.birminghamairport.co.uk.

 

Medical

Queen Elizabeth Hospital – 2.9 miles (12 minute drive)

City Hospital – 1.6 miles (6 minute drive)

Birmingham Women’s Hospital – 2.5 miles (11 minute drive)

Birmingham Children’s Hospital – 2.1 miles (7 minute drive)

To find information about local NHS services including local GPs, hospital services and dentists, then please contact the NHS directly or visit their website which is www.nhs.uk.

Granville Lofts is surrounded by the best of industrial and cultural history in Birmingham.

The famous Birmingham Canal Network was designed and constructed by James Brindley in the mid-1700’s. The Birmingham Canal Network stretches over 100 miles and the city is alleged to have more canals than Venice!

During the height of the Industrial Revolution, the canals carried all manner of raw materials, coal, food and rubbish etc. It continued to be the most popular mode of transportation for goods until the railway revolution in the 1830’s, although large companies continued to use the canal network until the mid-20^th century; Cadbury’s continued transporting their products by canal until the mid-1960’s.

The Gas Street Basin was given its name due to it being the first area in Birmingham to be lit throughout the night by gas lighting. It was the centre of Birmingham’s canal network at it’s peak in the late 1700’s to early 1800’s and was open both day and night.

Overlooking the Gas Street Basin is The Mailbox, which was constructed in 1970 by Royal Mail on the site of a railway goods yard. The Mailbox was built to replace the Birmingham mail sorting office in Victoria Square. When completed, it was the largest building in Birmingham! It was subsequently sold and redeveloped into a mixed-use building which then reopened in 2000. It was then sold and renovated again in 2015 and is now one of the most prestigious office, residential and retail hot spots in the city, housing BBC Studios, two hotels, a Harvey Nichols store and other high end retail stores and restaurants.