However, with Birmingham’s growing café culture and a trend for outdoor dining, you can experience the continental way of living without leaving the city.  A city centre apartment could be just the thing to help you bring a little European living into your life.  The residential lettings team at Bruton Knowles have complied this checklist of the best properties the city has to offer at the moment.

Dining out…
With café’s and restaurants to rival any European capital, Birmingham has a huge variety of options if you want to eat out.  Whether it’s a buzzing, lively restaurant or a quiet out-of-the-way wine bar, the city centre has it all.  And at the end of your evening you can take a short stroll home and not worry about taxis or buses.  With one bedroom apartments starting from just £650 a month and two bedroom fully furnished apartments from £790 a month, Saturday Bridge, Gas Street can offer all that and more.  Just behind the Mailbox, in the very heart of the city, these apartments offer not only a great location, but also secure parking and plenty of open living space with fully fitted kitchens if you’d rather stay home and cook. 

24 hr living…
When you’re on holiday the day doesn’t end when the sun goes down and if you want to have the best that the city has to offer at night then Broad Street is the place to head to.  Busy during the day, it comes alive at night offering entertainment to suit every taste and culture, from the theatre and late night shopping, to the cinema and nightclubs.    A two minute walk away is Liberty Place, with beautiful two bedroom apartments from £995 a month.  In a lower price range and still as convenient is bCentral at Paradise Circus.  From £650 a month one bedroom apartments have secure parking and a concierge service.  There is so much nightlife on offer, from the Hard Rock Café and Chinatown, to jazz clubs and the theatre; you’ll never tire from the choice – only the late nights!

See the sights…
You won’t need a tourist map or a travel guide to make the most of the city sights if you choose a fantastic apartment in the Jewellery Quarter – you’ll be living in the heart of them.  You can step onto the balcony of a one bedroom apartment and watch the world go by for £695.  Not far away from the hustle and bustle, Hagley Road offers apartments with beautiful wooden floors and spacious living area opening out onto a balcony for just £500pcm.  But for something really special, the 14th floor of Centenary Plaza could be the answer if you are looking to see the sights. From £1200 a month there is a gym, concierge, parking and a city skyline view.  Just relaxing at home will feel like being on holiday.  If retail therapy is your way to get out and about, a brand new two bedroom apartment in the heart of the retail centre in Temple Street for £750 could be the perfect option. 

Peace and quiet…
You may feel that it would be enough of a break to leave the city behind and move to the suburbs.  For a more relaxed way of life, a brand new development in Erdington can offer all the mod cons as well as off road parking and links to all major travel networks which is great for commuting. Apartments start at £600 per month.  Also in Erdington, enjoy the tranquil calm of a quiet street in Dean Road, yet still be within walking distance of the train.  A two bedroom terraced house is available at £595 a month. 

For further details on residential lettings in Birmingham, please contact the Bruton Knowles lettings team.