The Edgbaston hotel seeks new operator

The Edgbaston has recently been brought to market by property advisers, Christie and Co and joint-agent Fleurets. The property is said to “present a unique opportunity” to lease a much-loved boutique hotel, restaurant, and cocktail lounge located in Birmingham. 

It is reported that the interiors of the property have an Art Deco style and 20 bedrooms with a bar. The venue opened as a hotel in 2014, and since then, it is said to have gained “multiple” awards for its cocktail list and its rear garden terrace, which was popular amongst locals. 

The property is spread across two Georgian terraces positioned on Highfield Road in Edgbaston Village, which is “just a stone’s throw away” from the centre of Birmingham. 

Six of the well-appointed bedrooms and suites reside in the main house, along with the bar and restaurant. The remaining 14 rooms are reportedly located in the adjacent building, which opened in 2019.

A further adjacent building that was recently refurbished as a restaurant is reportedly also available to create a larger opportunity. The area boasts Michelin-starred and award-winning restaurants and bars, a thriving artisan market, as well as a mixture of niche and boutique retailers.

The business is reportedly available by way of a new 25-year full repairing and insuring lease, with the terms to be agreed in time.

Charles Jones, associate director of hospitality at Christie and Co, said: “The venue was forced to close during the Covid-19 pandemic, which came as a huge disappointment to the local community, so this is a fantastic opportunity for a new owner to reopen the much-loved venue and build on the success of the previous owners.”

Monique Royle, divisional director of Fleurets, said: “Prior to Covid-19, the business established itself as one of the flagship operations of the independent Birmingham scene. We see this as a fabulous opportunity for someone to carry on this legacy and create their own exciting future.”

Tom Foley, asset manager at Calthorpe Estates, added: “This is a really exciting opportunity for someone to build on a previously-successful brand and offer a further valuable amenity in Edgbaston. We have been pleased with the unsolicited interest received to date and are confident various offers will be forthcoming following the formal marketing campaign. 

“Calthorpe are seeking an operator that displays a successful track record and a passion to take on these attractive buildings to create a new leisure and hotel destination.”