1-bedroom flat · B1 1GJ
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About This Property Vita Student Gough Street is a high-end student accommodation in Birmingham, located at 8 Gough St, Birmingham B1 1JG, just steps from Birmingham’s iconic The Mailbox, offering a sanctuary of style and convenience in the heart of the city.
Gough Street Birmingham offers a wide range of studio and 1-bedroom apartments and features a modern gym, on-site laundry, free weekday Breakfast, superfast Wi-Fi, and more.
The apartments provide easy access to Birmingham City University within a 25-minute walk and the University of Birmingham via a 20-minute bus ride, ensuring you are never far from your studies or the city's best lifestyle hotspots.
Distance to UniversitiesGough Street Birmingham accommodation is strategically positioned to serve students from all major Birmingham institutions.
Its central location means you can walk to many campuses or utilize the excellent public transport network at New Street College Birmingham (ucb): 0.6 miles, 14-minute walk.Birmingham City University (City Centre Campus): 1.2 miles, 25-minute walk or 15 minutes by bus.Aston University: 1 mile, 20-minute of Birmingham (Edgbaston): 2.2 miles, 18 minutes bus ride.
Location and What's HotVita Student Gough Street Birmingham offers a unique advantage: It is located immediately behind The Mailbox, Birmingham’s most iconic destination for luxury shopping and canal-side dining.The Mailbox (1-minute walk): Your new backyard features Harvey Nichols, the Everyman Cinema, and dozens of restaurants overlooking the canal, close to Vita Student Gough Street Accommodation.The Best of Both Worlds: While the city buzz is moments away, Gough Street itself is peaceful and quiet-essential for a good night's sleep before a big exam.Restaurants: Within a 5-minute walk to Seoul Kitchen Birmingham, Tokyo izakaya Birmingham, Turtle Bay Birmingham, and Cafe 1 Malaysia.Bars: When you're ready to unwind, the famous nightlife of Broad Street and Brindleyplace is within easy walking distance from Gough Street Birmingham.
FeaturesWhat truly distinguishes Vita Student Gough Street is the "hotel-style" service model. Every studio and 1-bedroom apartment is designed for privacy and independence.
You aren't just renting a fully furnished room with a Smart TV; you are moving into a fully equipped home.
It is designed to remove the stress of daily chores so you can focus on your degree and your career.Fitness: There is a fully equipped 24/7 fitness suite downstairs for your daily workout, plus Gough Street Birmingham has a basketball court for when you want to shoot hoops and blow off some steam after lectures.Smart Study Spaces: Choose the spacious hub for a collaborative coffee-shop vibe on group projects, or retreat to a private study room for absolute silence to hit a deadline.Private Dining Experience: Book the private dining room at Gough Street Birmingham, to show off your culinary skills and host a feast for your friends in a VIP setting-without the mess in your & Chill: Downtime is easy here.
Challenge your neighbours to a tournament on the pool table, or grab some fresh air in the outdoor courtyard-a perfect spot to relax when the sun comes out.Convenience: To elevate your living experiences, Gough Street student accommodation offers a laundry Room, free weekday breakfast, free Bi-weekly housekeeping, free Tea & Coffee, and free events.Hassle-Free Living: Your rent is all-inclusive.
That means electricity, water, heating, and superfast Wi-Fi are all covered. TransportLiving at Vita Student Gough Street means you are arguably in the best-connected spot in the city.
You are central enough to walk almost anywhere, but close enough to the main hubs to escape when you need to.Suffolk St Queensway Bus Stop, 0.1 mile, 3-minute walkErnest Street (Stop HH1) Bus Stop, 0.2 miles, 4-minute strollBirmingham New Street Train Station, 0.3 miles, 7-minute walk
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