Rare grade II-listed live-work property in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter at auction

Unit 6, part of the Grade II-listed Century Works development at 13 Frederick Street, is being offered with a guide price of £289,500+ in the livestreamed auction scheduled for Thursday, 6 February.

Ian Tudor, commercial auctions director at Bond Wolfe, said: “This is a vacant, self-contained office building that could be easily converted into a two-bedroom live-work space.

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“The property has been carefully restored, offering high-quality accommodation spread across the ground, first, and second floors in an exclusive courtyard setting at the heart of the Jewellery Quarter.

“The unit boasts a stunning spiral staircase framed by glass briquette wall surrounds, exposed wooden floors, panelled and part-painted brick walls, spotlights, high ceilings, column radiators, and wooden doors with chrome fittings.”

Currently, the layout includes a ground-floor office with dual access from Frederick Street and the rear courtyard, a hallway, first-floor office, ladies’ and gents’ toilets, and a second-floor office complete with a kitchen.

The property also benefits from one allocated parking space in a secure rear car park. It is conveniently situated on the eastern side of Frederick Street, between its junctions with Graham Street and Albion Street, just a short walk from St Paul’s Square and Birmingham’s central business district.

“The Jewellery Quarter is renowned as a creative hub, home to jewellery manufacturing, a thriving mix of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, retail venues, and a blend of residential and professional spaces,” added Mr Tudor.

The accommodation spans approximately 1,192 sq ft, with 297 sq ft on the ground floor, 376 sq ft on the first floor, and 519 sq ft on the second floor.

The property is held on a long leasehold with approximately 101 years remaining. The ground rent is £100 per annum, with a service charge of £3,463.57 for 2025.

This unique unit will be among many properties featured in Bond Wolfe’s livestreamed auction, starting at 8:30 am on Thursday, 6 February. Prospective bidders can participate remotely via proxy, telephone, or internet.

For further details and to register to bid, visit https://www.bondwolfe.com/auctions/properties/, email [email protected], or call 0121 312 1212 or 01902 928 510.