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School Lofts for under £100k
If you cut through the superlatives, these actually sound quite interesting, Ed.
Unprecedented demand to purchase an unique piece of Walsall's history has led to a third of the apartments at School Lofts, the conversion of the former Butts Road Primary School, being reserved prior to a marketing suite opening at the development. But there's still time to snap one up!
School Lofts is a development of twenty eight apartments which have been finished to a fantastically high specification and attention to detail. Although the exterior of the impressive Victorian primary school looks much as it did when it was constructed in 1879, internally things have changed somewhat. The huge original arched windows, letting in copious amounts of light, have been retained but now they are double glazed and fitted with high security locks.
Victorian four panel fire doors and ornamental deep skirting with matching architraves retain the classical element of the school, but there is nothing traditional about the technology on offer. The telephone system has the capacity for four lines so, for example, residents could simultaneously use phone, fax and Internet, and a satellite dish has already been installed and connected to TV points in the lounge and master bedroom.
Oh God, I can't stand the hyperbole any longer - you read what they have to say:
"The bathrooms, which form a particular feature of the development, are simply stunning. A specialist team from tile manufacturer Porcelanosa have individually designed each one to create fabulous layouts with co-ordinating tiling to the wall and floors. Bathroom suites from the elegant ROCA range, modern stainless steel ladder towel rails and recessed lights linked to a dimmer switch complete the contemporary feel. Likewise every kitchen is tailor made from a range of different designs and colour finishes with co-ordinating tiles and all include integrated washer/dryer, fridge freezer and dishwasher plus stainless steel fan oven, hob and chimney hood."
Prepare to weep (or otherwise)
"Unlike most developers, Jim Good, managing director of Vogue Living, does not believe in charging for a whole host of extras so all the apartments have, as standard throughout, high quality chrome recessed spot lights, polished chrome socket outlets and wall light switches and a fully installed intruder alarm. Each apartment also has its own allocated parking space accessed via an electronically operated security gate."
"It is almost impossible to describe the wealth of detail and careful thought that has gone into the design of these apartments," says Rachel Beale (going on to do just that). "When you factor in their superb location, in a popular residential area ideal for Walsall town centre with easy access to the motorway and rail networks, it is hardly surprising that people can't wait to buy."
Prices currently start at £99,000. Contact Connells Walsall office on 01922 721000. www.connells.co.uk
