CAPITAL&CENTRIC and Kamani planning new £37m Swan Street community
Local residents are being asked for feedback on plans to transform the derelict site on Swan Street into around 120 new homes, with a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bed design-led apartments.
CAPITAL&CENTRIC is planning a £37mtransformation of a derelict site on Swan Street – creating as many as 120 new homes.
The social impact developer – whose work was prominently featured in BBC documentary Manctopia – has launched consultation on plans to create a new community in Manchester’s New Cross district; which straddles Northern Quarter and Ancoats.
The plans have been put together in partnership with Kamani Property Group – with intentions to turn the space into a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bed design-led apartments with a shared roof terrace, ground floor workspace and business locations.
Located opposite the Mackie Mayor food hall and iconic Band on the Wall venue, it will also feature a huge art canvas on the front of the building which would be one of the largest in the city.
Local residents are now being asked for feedback on the plans.
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Tim Heatley, co-founder of CAPITAL&CENTRIC said: “This is a great city centre location in the heart of New Cross so, as always, we want to push boundaries with the design and create something bold. We’ve got a striking roof terrace on top and what could be Manchester’s biggest art canvas on the front.
“This part of Manchester is known for its awesome street murals and we’ll be showcasing work from local and international artists, creating another reason for people to visit the area.”
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The site, which CAPITAL&CENTRIC purchased with Kamani Property earlier this year, is currently home to two derelict buildings once used as a MOT garage and a storage facility.
During lockdown, CAPITAL&CENTRIC opened a COVID supplies depot on the street – providing £500,000 of essential items to local charities.
A new venue, now titled Ramona, will soon move in to the area – a temporary Detroit pizzeria and bakery and bar run by the team behind Trof, Gorilla and Albert Hall.
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Adam Kamani, CEO of Kamani Property said: “We’re eager to get moving with this exciting project and bring further regeneration to this dynamic area of Manchester. Our roots are firmly based in this region and to be able to renovate this derelict site in collaboration with Capital&Centric, will provide a further boost to the revival of the neighbourhood.”
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions the developer is not holding a public event – but locals can have their say by visiting the consultation website here.
UK’s biggest property show is coming to Manchester and needs house hunters for new series
Emily Sergeant
Are you looking to move but finding the house hunting process a lot harder than you thought it would be?
Well, this could be the helping hand you need.
The UK’s biggest property show, Location, Location, Location – which has been a fixture in Channel 4’s schedule for more than 20 years at this point – is looking for house hunters from across Manchester for the new series.
First airing all the way back in 2000, if you’ve never seen Location, Location, Location, it’s fronted by presenters and property experts Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer who head all across the UK to help buyers in search for their dream home.
Despite being on our TV screens for 26 years at this point, Kirstie and Phil have never tired in their efforts to match the nation’s hopeful house hunters with their perfect home.
For its next series being filmed this May, Channel 4 are now looking for individuals, families, and couples from Greater Manchester who need Kirstie and Phil’s expertise to find their next home.
The UK’s biggest property show is coming to Manchester and needs house hunters for its new series / Credit: James Feaver (via Unsplash)
Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, first timer buyers, or looking for a forever home, Channel 4 wants to hear from you.
“We are casting for the new series, and we are interested in hearing from chain free (or SSTC) house hunters who would be ready to buy in May this year,” a spokesperson for Channel 4 said as the casting call was announced.
“Applications are now open and we’re looking for individuals, families and couples who need Kirstie and Phil’s expertise to buy their dream home.”
Anyone interested in appearing on Location, Location, Location can apply on the Channel 4 website here.
Applications will be received by a member of IWC Media and they will contact you directly if they wish to take your it any further.
Featured Image – Channel 4 (Supplied)
Property
Inside the regal Cheshire home for sale on one of Britain’s most expensive roads
Emily Sergeant
A stunning detached family home on one of Britain’s most expensive roads is currently on the market over in Cheshire.
In case you hadn’t heard, a recent report by The Times has revealed where you’ll find Britain’s top 20 most expensive roads for 2026, based off Rightmove data, and Congleton Road in Alderley Edge – slap bang in the middle of Cheshire’s iconic ‘Golden Triangle’ – has appeared in the top five most expensive outside of London.
So we snooped around to see what your money (… or your hypothetical money, at least) can get you on this street, and came across a regal residence currently for sale for a whopping £4.95 million.
This is Highclere – a six-bedroom detached family home occupying a private plot of over 1.3 acres and enjoying panoramic views across the adjoining Cheshire countryside.
This is Highclere – a stunning family home on one of Britain’s most expensive roads / Credit: Andrew J Nowell
Approached behind electric gates, and set back along a sweeping driveway, estate agents say Highclere has been ‘carefully and tastefully’ renovated by the current owners.
It now offers ‘spacious and versatile’ accommodation, and benefits from being within easy reach of Alderley Edge village centre and all the amenities it’s known and loved for.
Some of the stand-out features include an impressive reception hall with large sweeping staircase, open living kitchen with a large central island, large bedrooms, and a full leisure suite with a pool, jacuzzi, steam room, and showers.
There’s also a dedicated bar area, a games room, cinema room, and a gym.
Upstairs is where you’ll find what is described as the ‘unparallelled’ principal bedroom suite with two large dressing rooms, its own living area, en-suite bathroom, and a powder room, as well as four other large bedrooms.
Just as you’d expect, the outside of Highclere is as impressive as the inside.
The property is set within a private plot of over 1.3 acres enjoying panoramic views / Credit: Andrew J Nowell
Not only are there expansive terraced lawns with mature trees and shrubs and two large courtyards perfect for outdoor entertaining, but there is also a large driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles and a detached double garage converted into annexe accomodation.
This property is currently on the market with Alderley Edge-based independent estate agents, Andrew J Nowell, for a Guide Price of £4.95 million, and if you fancy taking a closer look, then you can contact the agents to arrange a viewing.
Or you could just take the cheaper route instead and have a nosy at the Rightmove link here.
The Manc -
22nd December 2020 
