Take a look inside the former mew house that may have housed some of Birmingham's most dedicated four-legged workers
Developed with comfort in mind, this characteristic grade-two listed property may have once housed some of Birmingham's workhorses
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While many estates we look at in our 'quirky and strange' property coverage are grandiose courts or cutesy houses, this Northwood Street, Birmingham, mew house building is a bit more down to earth, and not so deep in our pockets.
However, while the Jewellery Quarter based house may bit out of our normal patch, our love for quirky properties is universal.
The grade two listed building, which is listed on the property website Zoopla, was a former mew house that would have catered to horses and carriages in the Birmingham area during its deep history.
While the grand surroundings of Birmingham may have changed, the developers of the mew house have attempted to keep the inside of the property the same, choosing only to modernise onto the building's original structure.
The terraced house sits in The Pressworks and features two bedrooms, three bathrooms and one reception, and features a seamless historic and contemporary design.
One of the things that amazed us was the exposed roof trusses of the building, which lead from the kitchen and hallways, and an exposed brick wall that creates, which create a very 'artsy' vibe.
Arguably the most desirable part of the property, the private courtyard is what would have been used by wagon keepers to store their vehicles, which has now been converted for the 21st century to feature an outdoor space and play area.
Talking about the building, the property description reads: "The Pressworks has been designed to preserve the site's working heritage whilst creating a place fit for the modern world.
"Demonstrated through the restoration of the original grade II listed building and the addition of new build elements, The Pressworks is the finest example of history and contemporary design seamlessly combining to create a unique place."
The building is up for sale at a relatively cheap cost of £475,000, which isn't so steep when compared to many other Jewellery Quarter locations.
For more information on the property, or to book a viewing, visit the Zoopla website.
