Should you discover a fire, then please dial 999 immediately to report the situation to the emergency services.
It is important that you do not panic or stop to collect belongings. Please do not attempt to tackle the fire yourself by using the extinguishers, unless you are trained to do so.
It is essential that you familiarise yourself with the fire emergency procedure for the development, including details of where extinguishers and escape routes are located. Full details relating to the emergency procedure for the development are displayed throughout the communal areas. For further details, please contact the Managing Agent, Centrick Property.
There are pendant lights and LED spotlights located throughout the property as follows:
• The bathroom, kitchen, living area and hallway are fitted with spotlights.
• The bedrooms are fitted with pendant light fittings.
• The storage cupboards are fitted with bayonet light fittings.
• The kitchen wall cabinets are fitted with down lights underneath.
Please see the below demonstration video on how to change the light bulbs within the property:
Heating
The property is fitted with wall mounted electric panel heaters. The heaters have a timer panel which allows you to programme the heating to your specific requirements.
Please read the instruction manual below for further details:
Please remember to turn on the spur switch which is located next to each individual heater. If there is no electricity to the heaters, then please check that the RCD has not tripped in the consumer unit.
Please see the demonstration video below on how to use the heaters:
Towel Rail
The bathrooms are fitted with an electric ladder style towel rail.
Please remember to turn on the spur switch for the towel heater which is located just outside of the bathroom. If there is no electricity to the towel heater, then please check that the RCD has not tripped in the consumer unit.
Consumer Unit (Fuse Board)
The consumer unit (fuse board) is located within the storage cupboard of the property. The consumer units are fitted with British Standard RCD (circuit breaker/cut out) for your safety.
The RCD will shut down if there is an electrical problem with the circuit. Each circuit is labelled in the consumer unit. The RCD will trip if there is a problem with a particular circuit. This is a safety feature which protects you from electrocution.
Common issues which will trip an RCD are things such as: light bulbs blowing and problems with kitchen appliances or electrical equipment i.e. toasters, kettles, irons, TV’s and laptops. To reset the fuse board, please push the RCD. If the RCD will not reset, then there is problem with one of the appliances or electrical equipment.
Please read the instruction manual below for further details:
Alternatively, please see the demonstration video below on how to use the consumer unit:
TV, Telephone & Internet
The property has a TV, telephone and internet point in the living area. All points are pre-wired by OFNL (Open Fibre Networks Limited) and the fibre optic infrastructure at the development is maintained and operated by OFNL who specialise in full fibre services.
There are a variety of service providers that you can choose from for your broadband and telephone services. Once you have contacted your chosen broadband provider, a wireless router will be posted to you to enable you to complete the set up in your new home. Should you encounter any problems with your broadband or telephone, then please contact your chosen service provider in the first instance. For further information, please visit www.ofnl.co.uk/residents-businesses/available-isps.
The fibre infrastructure fitted by OFNL provides Freeview TV via a communal satellite as standard, therefore you will not need to attach an additional aerial or satellite to the exterior of the building. You will be able to receive these channels by plugging your TV into an aerial point and selecting auto-tune on your television. For additional television packages, you can choose from the selection of providers listed below. Should you experience any problems with the TV signal including pixilation, please ensure your television is set up and tuned correctly in the first instance. Should this not resolve the problem, then please contact OFNL on 02921 678 550 or by visiting www.ofnl.co.uk/get-in-touch.
To set up your TV, telephone and broadband services, please select the best deal for your individual requirements by choosing one of the following service providers:
Please Note: It is the responsibility of the occupier to acquire their own television license which can be sourced by visiting www.tvlicensing.co.uk.
Fused Spur Sockets
The kitchen appliances are wired to a fused spur on the wall in the kitchen area. Please ensure that the spur is switched on for the kitchen appliances to operate.
If an appliance is not working, please first check the electrics and then check that the RCD has not tripped (please see the consumer unit demonstration video or manual for further details). If there is electric to the property and the RCD has not tripped, then please see the kitchen demonstration video on the appliances tab.
Smoke Alarm
There is a hard-wired battery back-up smoke detector within each property.
If you hear the alarm, it’s important that you follow the fire evacuation procedures displayed in the property handbook and also on the noticeboards throughout the building.
The front door to the property and frame come to site as a set with the door pre-hung in the frame. The main entrance door to the property is to a full British Standard specification and is fire compliant. It is fitted with three hinges, a Euro Cylinder Sash Lock with a thumb turn and a spy hole for security. Front doors cannot be replaced without seeking advice from your Managing Agent, as this could affect the fire integrity of the property. Please contact the Managing Agent, Centrick Property for the procedure in which to apply for consent.
Internal Doors
The internal doors come to site as a set with the doors pre-hung in their frames. The doors and frames were purchased from Midland Building Products and their website for your reference is: www.mbp.co.uk.
Front Door Ironmongery
Hinge
The door hinges are Union Power Load Hinges. Please see the product data sheet below for your reference:
The bathroom door has a thumb turn lock on the inside of the door in order to lock it and a safety release screw to unlock the door from the outside if needed.
The manufacturer is Zoo Architectural Hardware. Please see the product data sheet below for your reference:
There is a video entry intercom system within the property which is linked to the external intercom on the main entrance doors. These provide each occupier with control of visitors entering the building. Please do not provide access to anyone you are not familiar with; in order to prevent security issues within the building.
Fobs
For your security, the building is accessed via a fob entry system to the main entrance/external doors. Each occupant will have their own access fob.
Please contact the Managing Agent, Centrick Property should you require a replacement or an additional fob and they will confirm the cost for this service.
Birmingham has a vast amount of attractions offering a wealth of culture and entertainment. There are many theatres which host regular West End musicals, plays, pantomimes and ballet productions. The Birmingham Royal Ballet reside at Birmingham Hippodrome performing regularly in Birmingham when they are not on a world tour. Birmingham Symphony Hall and the International Convention Centre in the centre of Birmingham hold concerts and events from world renowned orchestras to chart topping artists. The world class Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s home is Symphony Hall. The Birmingham Art Museum and Gallery is less than a 20 minute drive away from Madison House and approximately 25 minutes away when walking. It contains one of the country’s largest public Pre-Raphaelite collections in the world. Other attractions include: Birmingham Science Museum, The Think Tank, Cadbury World and Birmingham Back to Backs Museum.
Food and Drink
Birmingham plays host to multiple Michelin star restaurants which include: Simpsons, Purnells and Turners all of which are within close proximity to the development. Other attractions within half an hour of the development include The Sky Bar at the Park Regis Hotel which is situated on Five Ways Island and boasts stunning views and an impressive culinary experience. Harborne and Brindleyplace are also popular as they play hosts to a multitude of independent bars and restaurants which are also closely located to Madison House.
Entertainment
Located just under a mile from the development is the popular Broadway Plaza leisure complex, benefiting from a multiplex Odeon Cinema, Bowlplex bowling alley and arcade, RockUp indoor rock climbing centre and Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Gym.
The National Sea Life Centre Birmingham is located in Brindleyplace, as well as Ikon Contemporary Art Gallery, The Crescent Theatre and a range of bars and restaurants. This is just over a mile away from the development and easily accessible on foot.
Shopping and Retail
Birmingham City Centre benefits from three large shopping malls. Grand Central at New Street Station includes the largest John Lewis store outside of London, as well as many other high street brands. There is a range of different culinary experiences within Grand Central, making it an ideal central meeting space. The Bullring Shopping centre has over 160 shops including Debenhams and Topshop and boasts luxury retail stores including Selfridges and Goldsmiths. The Mailbox has recently been re-furbished and has a large Harvey Nichols and other high-end stores, as well as being situated next to Gas Street Basin and The Cube for a variety of different eateries.
Recreation
Birmingham is lauded as having more canals than Venice, making it a perfect walking spot to observe the history and architecture of the industrial revolution.
Edgbaston Reservoir is just over a mile by car from the development and benefits from a sailing club. For those wishing to travel just a little further, the Clent Hills and the Lickey Hills are both located on the south west side of the city. Sutton Park is also located just 6 miles north of the city centre and is one of the largest urban parks in Europe.
For football fans, Birmingham has three big local teams; Birmingham City Football Club, Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion. All three clubs are easily accessible by both car and public transport. For cricket fans, Edgbaston Cricket Ground is just under 2 miles away.
Education
There are a number of reputable schools and universities close to the development including: St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School, City Academy, Birmingham Graduate School, Birmingham City University and the Dental Teaching Hospital.
For residents with parking, you will find your allocated space at the centre of the development across two levels. There is an electric charging point for use with electric powered vehicles, which is located in space number 12.
There is pedestrian access from the main entrance hallway on the ground floor, as well as the multiple corridors on the lower level of the development. Car access is via the car park entrance located to the right-hand side of the development and is accessible from Gooch Street North.
Please ensure that you always park in your designated space within the white lines.
For further information on parking, please contact the Managing Agent, Centrick Property.
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.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital – 3.0 miles (12 minute drive)
City Hospital – 2.8 miles (11 minute drive)
Birmingham Women’s Hospital – 2.6 miles (11 minute drive)
Birmingham Children’s Hospital – 1.8 miles (9 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.
Madison House is located within the Chinese Quarter of Birmingham City and is steeped in local history.
During the First World War, newly arrived Hong Kong Chinese were an essential element of making up the labour shortage in city factories, due to the bulk of Britain’s male population serving in the armed forces at the time.
After the war, a concentration of Chinese people living in central Birmingham were provided for by Chinese shops and services located just south and west of the Bull Ring. Due to this, the district was then deliberately developed into the Chinese Quarter in the late 1970’s.
The Arcadian Centre was built off Hurst Street in the late 1990’s with emphasis being placed into developing in a way that fitted Chinese culture. There are many Chinese restaurants, supermarkets and shops in the area and it also plays host to an annual parade and festivities celebrating the Chinese New Year.
The Pagoda is an iconic monument which stands in the middle of the Holloway Circus roundabout close to the Chinese Quarter. Standing over 12 metres high, The Pagoda was hand-carved in China out of granite and shows intricate workmanship. It was presented to the city in 1998 by Wing Yip as homage for providing a home and support both during and after the war. Arriving from Hong Kong in 1959, Wing Yip opened a Chinese restaurant in Clacton-on-Sea and moved to Birmingham 11 years later to open a Chinese grocer’s shop in Digbeth which supplied genuine Chinese products to restaurants and families. The business then moved to a larger premises on Coventry Street where it stayed for 17 years until 1992, which is when Wing Yip decided to move to a large purpose-built premises in Nechells.
