Glasswater Locks in Birmingham, UK, offers comfortable, modern living with its 155m stretch of canal-side frontage and elevated private gardens. It is a thriving new community with ample amenities that offer an attractive alternative to the bustle of the city. One- and two-bedroom apartments are available in seven multi-storey buildings. Birmingham also has good standards for higher education opportunities with the city’s universities being well regarded and four of these five universities are just five miles from the Glasswater Locks, which is a short journey by bike or public transport. Motorway networks and the airport are also within easy reach as well as the upcoming HS2 rail station, which will improve travel times to London and other major destinations in the UK. The contemporary interior design uses contrasting colors to create effect and a sense of openness, and a mix of white woodwork, neutral tones, and matte black fixtures and fittings is complemented by floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the rooms with natural daylight.