2 bed flat to rent

Lightwell Apartment, 61 Cornwall Street B3

You can be the Centre of it all ! This well presented and well sized two bedrooms, two bathrooms apartment located second away from Colmore Row with Bars, Restaurants, offices and much more. Come and see this luxury apartment in person today.

Originally known as Herbert House, this was a prominent five-storey commercial office built around 115 years ago on Cornwall Street in Birmingham's Colmore Business District.

Architects Glancy Nicholls created a distinctive central courtyard ("lightwell"), designed to flood interiors with daylight and offer a spacious, urban living experience. From ground-floor commercial units to top-floor luxury penthouses, each element was crafted for stylish, city-centre living, blending historical charm with modern convenience

To preserve the building's character, eyg Commercial installed 316 bespoke AluK 58BW st aluminium windows-a slim-profile system that mimics the original steel frames while offering improved insulation and security

Finishing touches were applied in 2019, including EWS1 certification, confirming the structure is cladding-safe. Today, The Lightwell features a wide mix of apartments (studios, 1–2 beds, duplexes, penthouses), all with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the courtyard and skyline

In a Nutshell
The Lightwell repurposes a historic early-20th-century office building into a vibrant modern residential complex, honouring its architectural heritage while embracing contemporary luxury-with light-filled interiors, high-spec windows, and a unique courtyard design.

A spacious 850 sq ft two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is available in the sought-after Lightwell development, located in Birmingham's central Colmore Business District. The apartment features an open-plan living area with a fully fitted kitchen and large island, high ceilings, and large windows for plenty of natural light. The main bedroom has an en-suite with a walk-in shower, while the second bedroom is near the main bathroom with a shower over the bath. The Lightwell offers excellent access to local amenities, cultural attractions, and transport links including Birmingham New Street (0.4 miles) and Snow Hill Station (0.1 miles). The property is fully managed by the landlord.

Permitted payments and tenant protection information

What reservation fees & rental funds will be asked for before moving in?

Essence Property would take a reservation deposit which covers the taking the property off the market while we commence referencing, this fee will be transferred to your deposit on move in (subject to passed referencing).To secure an apartment we must be in receipt of the reservation fee. Once acceptable references have been received and approved, a date will be agreed for the start of your tenancy. The tenancy agreement must be signed and the initial monies must be paid in full.

•Reservation deposit: Equivalent to one weeks rent
•First month's rent: Payable in advance of move in
•Deposit: Equivalent to five weeks rent, payable on or before the date of move in (must be cleared funds on the date of move in).

As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments.
Permitted payments

For properties in England, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants (or anyone acting on the tenant's behalf) the following permitted payments:

* Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent);
* Deposits (a maximum deposit of 5 weeks' rent for annual rent below £50,000, or 6 weeks' rent for annual rental of £50,000 and above);
* Payments to change a tenancy agreement eg. Change of sharer (capped at £50 or, if higher, any reasonable costs);
* Payments associated with early termination of a tenancy (capped at the landlord's loss or the agent's reasonably incurred costs);
* Where required, utilities (electricity, gas or other fuel, water, sewerage), communication services "telephone, internet, cable/satellite television), TV licence;
* Council tax (payable to the billing authority);
* Interest payments for the late payment of rent (up to 3% above Bank of England's annual percentage rate);
* Reasonable costs for replacement of lost keys or other security devices;
* Contractual damages in the event of the tenant's default of a tenancy agreement; and
* Any other permitted payments under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and regulations applicable at the relevant time.

For properties in Wales, the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants the following permitted payments
*Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent);
*Security deposits;
*Where required, utilities (electricity, gas or other fuel, water, sewerage), communication services "telephone, internet, cable/satellite television), TV licence;
*Council tax (payable to the billing authority);
*Payments for the late payment of rent (where required under the tenancy agreement);
*A breach of a term of the contract (where required under the tenancy agreement); and
*Any other permitted payments under the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act and regulations applicable at the relevant time.

Tenant protection
In addition to publishing relevant fees, Essence Property Investment & Management is a member of Property Ombudsman (Property Redress Scheme).