Glasswater Locks Offers a Different Pace of City Living in Birmingham

Jun 10
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Updated: Jun 11

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Modern city living is evolving, and Glasswater Locks by Berkeley Group offers a compelling glimpse of where it is heading. Located within Birmingham’s Learning Quarter and close to the city’s business district, the development brings together contemporary apartments, waterside surroundings and an extensive collection of resident facilities. As Millie explains, “This isn't just about the apartment. It's a complete way of living” , describing a lifestyle that connects Birmingham’s industrial heritage with a contemporary residential experience.

DEVELOPER

Berkeley Group

PRESENTER

Millie

CONTENT DELIVERED

Video Feature

LOCATION

Belmont Row, Birmingham

Modern lounge with blue walls, green sofa, orange chairs, abstract art, and wood shelving in a bright office setting.

Modern lounge with a blue pool table, navy walls, wood ceiling grid, pendant lights, stools, and plants in a stylish game room

Modern private theater lounge with orange velvet seats, blue curtains, and a blank projection screen

Modern lounge with blue walls, white sofa, mustard chairs, TV wall, and colorful game posters, creating a stylish cozy mood

Hotel-Style Amenities Without Leaving Home

The lifestyle experience begins with a 24-hour concierge and a welcoming residents’ lobby. Beyond it, a series of shared spaces create opportunities to work, socialise and relax throughout the day. Residents have access to lounge areas, meeting rooms, unlimited coffee, a private cinema and dedicated gaming suites. Touring the screening room, Millie remarks, “Imagine having this in your own building without even having to leave” highlighting the development’s focus on convenience and building a community.

Empty modern gym with black equipment and treadmills, a red numbered training lane, and large windows in a bright industrial space

Empty modern gym studio with blue walls, mirrors, weights, TV, and CALM. BREATHE. text, bright and serene.

Wellness at the Centre of Everyday Life

Fitness plays a major role at Glasswater Locks. Alongside a dedicated studio for yoga and Pilates, residents benefit from a Hyrox-style gym equipped with weights, machines and specialist training facilities. Millie describes it as “a proper high-performance gym” noting that it rivals many standalone fitness clubs and places well-being right on residents’ doorsteps.

Bright modern apartment living room with white sofa, green chair, wood table, and city views through tall windows.

Bright modern kitchen with white cabinets, black tile backsplash, round dining table, wooden chairs, and plants by a large window.

Bright modern bedroom with white bed, striped orange pillows, bedside lamps, and a large window overlooking a courtyard.

Bright Apartments with Canal Views

The first apartment explored is a two-bedroom home overlooking the canal. Natural light floods the open-plan living area through large windows, and integrated Bosch appliances, contemporary finishes and generous storage create the polished, functional interior. Millie immediately notices “how premium it feels” admiring the open-plan design and natural flow between the kitchen, dining and living areas.

View through glass doors to a sunny balcony with wooden table and chairs, potted tree, white flowers, and city buildings.

One of the apartment’s standout features is its private terrace, offering views across Birmingham while providing a quiet place to unwind above the city. It perfectly captures the development’s vision to feel connected to the city yet having the privacy when needed.

Modern beige bathroom with lit oval mirror, wood vanity, glass shower, black fixtures, wall shelves, and white orchid.

Bright beige bedroom with a neatly made bed, white and black pillows, matching lamps, and pink abstract wall art.

Flexible Homes for Modern Living

Throughout the apartments, secondary bedrooms are designed to be adaptable, functioning equally well as guest rooms, studies or additional living spaces. Stylish bathrooms feature walk-in showers, quality finishes and modern fittings, highlighting comfort and practicality found throughout the homes.

Modern living-dining room with white sofa, round wood table, burgundy walls, bright windows, and plants.

Modern bedroom with bed, bedside lamp, abstract art, and large window overlooking brick building, softly lit and tidy

Modern bathroom with black-framed shower, wood vanity, navy accent wall, oval mirror, framed art, and white toilet.

Stylish bedroom with a rust velvet bed, cane wardrobe and nightstands, abstract art, green walls, and soft daylight.

Design with Personality

A second apartment introduces a bolder design scheme by 13 Interior Design. Statement wallpaper, layered textures and darker accents give the home a distinctive character while maintaining an elegant feel. Millie particularly admires the interiors, saying “they feel so expensive” while highlighting the details that elevate the space.

Modern loft bedroom with a neatly made bed, rust window shade, framed art, sloped wood ceiling, and city view.

Stylish open-plan living room with tan sofa, TV on brown accent wall, dining table, plants, and COZY decor text.

Modern black-and-white kitchen with wood accents, dining table, plants, and wall shelves; BIRMINGHAM text visible.

A Duplex Inspired by Birmingham

The tour concludes with a memorable duplex apartment designed by Abode Interiors. Featuring a rare mezzanine level and a playful theme celebrating both Birmingham and Ozzy Osbourne, the home stands apart for its creativity and attention to detail. Looking across the open-plan living space from the mezzanine bedroom, Millie describes it as “the apartment I can most see myself living in” drawn to its individuality.

Modern apartment lobby with Glasswater Locks desk, Canalside Club lounge, tan seating, plants, and a wood lattice ceiling.

A New Chapter for Birmingham Living

Just a short walk from Birmingham city centre, Glasswater Locks places restaurants, shops and cultural attractions within easy reach. More than a collection of apartments, it presents a lifestyle-led approach to urban living, combining waterside surroundings, extensive amenities and well-designed homes in one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities.

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