Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6DR
Fountain Court
Period-style apartments in converted barristers’ chambers in the heart of Birmingham’s Colmore Business District
Studios, 1- & 2-bedroom apartments
Projected yields up to 5.5%
Snow Hill and Colmore Business District
An Overview of Fountain Court, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham
Fountain Court is a completed conversion of Birmingham's former barristers' chambers on Steelhouse Lane, delivered by award-winning developer Elevate Property Group. Originally designed in 1963 to 1964 by Holland W Hobbiss & Partners in the classical Inns of Court courtyard style, the building has been converted into 70 studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, keeping its brick and Bath-stone facade, arched courtyard colonnade and central fountain.
The development sits within the Steelhouse Lane Conservation Area, on the edge of the Snow Hill and Colmore Business Districts. This is Birmingham's core professional and financial quarter and a key driver of property investment in Birmingham. Snow Hill Station is a four-minute walk away, Colmore Row is on the doorstep, and New Street and Moor Street stations are both within walking distance. The forthcoming HS2 Curzon Street station is also close by, inside one of the city's most significant growth corridors, which our Birmingham buy-to-let guide covers in more detail.
Each apartment is finished to Elevate's "Best in Class" specification, including Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware, integrated appliances, Wi-Fi controlled heating and MVHR ventilation. Residents also have access to a landscaped central courtyard with terraces. For investors, Fountain Court combines heritage character, a completed building and a city-centre business district location, supported by TKPG's completion and property management service. Elevate's Birmingham portfolio also includes No. 30 St Pauls in the Jewellery Quarter.
Key Details
- Developer: Elevate Property Group
- Address: Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6DR
- Status: Completed
- 70 apartments: 8 studios, 40 one-beds and 22 two-beds
- Projected yields up to 5.5%
- Service charge: £2.60 psf
- Tenure: 999-year lease, zero ground rent
- Payment plan: £5,000 reservation, 20% on exchange (less reservation fee), 80% on completion
- Within the Steelhouse Lane Conservation Area
Amenities At
Fountain Court
Inside Fountain Court
The Apartments
Studio Apartments
Please be aware that prices displayed for studio units at Fountain Court may reflect the lowest entry point available at the time of release. Availability and pricing are subject to change, and units at these prices may no longer be available.
1 Bedroom Apartments
Please be aware that prices displayed for 1-bedroom units at Fountain Court may reflect the lowest entry point available at the time of release. Availability and pricing are subject to change, and units at these prices may no longer be available.
2 Bedroom Apartments
Please be aware that prices displayed for 2-bedroom units at Fountain Court may reflect the lowest entry point available at the time of release. Availability and pricing are subject to change, and units at these prices may no longer be available.
Take A Closer Look
Fountain Court, Birmingham
Step inside Fountain Court, where Birmingham’s former barristers’ chambers have been converted into 70 completed apartments on Steelhouse Lane. See the restored courtyard, the period architecture and Elevate’s finished interiors. The video also shows the development’s position in the Colmore Business District, minutes from Snow Hill Station and the city’s main employment hubs.
On the Map
Fountain Court, Steelhouse Lane
▸ Aston University – 3 minutes on foot
▸ Birmingham Snow Hill Station – 4 minutes on foot
▸ Colmore Business District – 4 minutes on foot
▸ HS2 Curzon Street – short walk (station under construction)
▸ Moor Street Station – 8 minutes on foot
▸ Jewellery Quarter – 10 minutes on foot
▸ New Street Station – 12 minutes on foot
▸ Bullring and Grand Central – 12 minutes on foot
Why Choose Birmingham
Birmingham
Market Summary
The Birmingham property market is strategically positioned for growth. Forecasts suggest the West Midlands region will see property price growth of 27.6% over five years, outpacing the UK average of 24.5%. This resilience is built on strong demand, fuelled by a forecasted 15% population growth by 2031. As a result, rental prices are also predicted to soar, with a +22.2% rental increase by 2028 (compared to the UK average of 17% by 2029), making it a high-confidence market for capital appreciation.
Yields
Birmingham's rental yields are strong, averaging 6% for traditional buy-to-let (BTL) and reaching 9% for short-term let (STL) strategies in central, high-demand areas. This is primarily due to a severe housing shortage: Birmingham's housing delivery is only meeting around 60% of its annual target, resulting in an estimated deficit of approximately 3,243 homes per year. Amid the city’s pressing need for 89,000 new homes by 2031, this undersupply creates fierce competition for rental properties, offering a lucrative opportunity for investors.
Regeneration
- Smithfield: This £1.9 billion, 17-hectare regeneration site in the heart of Birmingham is one of the largest single city centre developments in the UK. With £172.8 million in grant funding allocated, Smithfield will deliver 3,000+ new homes and 10,000+ jobs.
- Big City Plan: This city framework outlines the expansion of Birmingham’s core by 25%, dividing it into distinct quarters such as Digbeth and the Jewellery Quarter. The regeneration aims to enhance connectivity, create up to 50,000 new jobs, and contribute around £2.1 billion to the local economy, strengthening tenant demand beyond the traditional city centre.
- UK Economic Engine: Birmingham's thriving finance and tech sectors, bolstered by major corporate relocations, position it as a key UK economic hub outside of London.
Connectivity
- HS2 Transformation: The construction of the future HS2 Curzon Street Station is the key driver of future value, cutting the rail journey time to London to approximately 49 minutes. This proximity will push property values in the Eastside and Colmore districts.
- Midland Metro: The Metro is actively expanding, with the Eastside Extension reaching key investment areas such as Digbeth and the future HS2 station, significantly improving citywide access for residents.
- Air & Rail: Birmingham Airport (BHX) provides international connectivity, and Birmingham New Street remains the busiest rail hub outside London, ensuring high-speed access across the country.
Areas Overview
- City Centre (B1/B3) - Capital Growth & Premium Rent: Attracts high-earning tenants due to corporate relocations (PwC, Goldman Sachs) to Paradise Circus.
- Digbeth (B5/B9) - Regeneration Hotspot: Central to the massive Smithfield project and served by the new Metro line. High capital growth forecast.
- Jewellery Quarter (B18) - Heritage & Stability: High demand for unique, character-filled conversion apartments. Strong community and lifestyle appeal.
- Colmore District (B3) - Professional Commuter: Premium location near the financial district and the future HS2 Curzon Street Station. Excellent for capital preservation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fountain Court is on Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6DR, within the Steelhouse Lane Conservation Area. It sits between the Snow Hill and Colmore Business Districts, a four-minute walk from Snow Hill Station.
Fountain Court is delivered by Elevate Property Group, which has been named Midlands Residential Developer of the Year. Elevate specialises in heritage and character conversions across the region, including Priory House and Old Heaton House.
The development has 70 apartments in total: 8 studios, 40 one-bedroom apartments and 22 two-bedroom apartments. Many of the layouts are unique because of the building’s original period architecture.
Fountain Court offers projected yields of up to 5.5%. Yields are projections only and depend on the individual unit, rental achieved and market conditions.
Yes, the building is complete.
A £5,000 reservation fee secures the apartment. 20% is then due on exchange, less the reservation fee already paid, and the remaining 80% is due on completion.
The service charge is £2.60 per square foot. Apartments are sold on a 999-year lease with zero ground rent.
Each apartment includes a contemporary fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware. Heating is Wi-Fi controlled electric, with MVHR ventilation, LED lighting and fibre connectivity. Two-bedroom apartments also include a bath.
Birmingham is the UK’s second city, with over 80,000 students across five universities and one of the highest graduate retention rates in the country. The Colmore Business District alone employs around 35,000 professionals, and major regeneration across Paradise, Smithfield, Digbeth and the HS2 corridor continues to drive demand for city-centre rental homes.
Heritage Conversion
A Landmark of Birmingham’s Legal Quarter
Fountain Court was built in 1963 to 1964 as a dedicated home for Birmingham’s barristers’ chambers. It was designed in the classical Inns of Court style, around an enclosed courtyard with a central fountain. The conversion keeps the building’s defining features, including the Bath-stone cornice, the crested entrance and the arched courtyard colonnade, alongside fully modernised apartments.
For investors, character buildings of this kind are in limited supply in Birmingham city centre, particularly within a conservation area. That scarcity helps Fountain Court stand apart in the rental market and supports long-term demand from tenants looking for something beyond standard new-build stock.
Business District
Fountain Court in the Heart of Colmore and Snow Hill
Fountain Court is a short walk from Colmore Row, the commercial centre of Birmingham. The Colmore Business District supports around 35,000 professionals across financial, legal and professional services, with employers including KPMG, Barclays, HSBC, Deloitte, PwC and Deutsche Bank based nearby. Snow Hill Station, four minutes away, links the district to the wider West Midlands.
For investors, this location places Fountain Court within walking distance of one of the UK’s largest concentrations of professional employment outside London, supporting consistent tenant demand from working professionals who want to live close to the office.
City Regeneration
Surrounded by Birmingham’s Next Phase of Growth
Several of Birmingham’s largest regeneration schemes surround Fountain Court. The £1.2bn Paradise development has already reshaped the civic core, while the £1.9bn Smithfield scheme is set to deliver over 3,000 homes and thousands of jobs. Digbeth has plans for more than 6,000 new homes, and the Knowledge Quarter and HS2 Curzon Street station are taking shape immediately to the east.
For investors, Fountain Court offers a completed asset within a city centre that is still growing around it. New infrastructure, employment and amenities are expected to support both rental demand and capital growth in the surrounding districts.
Talent Pipeline
A City That Keeps Its Graduates
Birmingham has more than 80,000 students across five universities, including Aston University, a three-minute walk from Fountain Court, and Birmingham City University. Around 49% of graduates choose to stay in the city after their studies, one of the highest retention rates in the UK.
For investors, this creates a steady flow of young professionals entering Birmingham’s rental market each year. Many of them start their careers in the business district on Fountain Court’s doorstep.