There’s luxury, and then there’s gold-fronted luxury – and it seems like this £1.3m padin Spinningfields has it all.
An absolute one-of-a-kind, for those who want to peek behind the curtains (or shutters) of Manchester’s wealthiest residents there’s no better opportunity right now than this boujie listing.
Boasting not one but two outdoor roof spaces, one of which also has its very own hot tub (not gold, though), the house is completely distinct.
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Located on Wood Street, it sits opposite John Rylands Library – right in the midst of some of Manchester’s swankiest restaurants, bars and designer shops. Its gold shutters can be opened to look out onto the historic building or left shut for additional privacy.
Accessed via an electric door, inside you’ll find 2,200 square feet of space spanning three double en-suite bedrooms, a large kitchen, open plan living and dining area, rooftop garden, and terrace.
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Split across five floors, some of its coolest features include a third-floor loft room where you can suspend yourself in a huge hammock and a spiral staircase that winds its way up throughout the property.
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There’s also a stunning sun terrace, accessed from the top floor via double french doors, and above that a roof garden reached by another set of stairs. Here you’ll find a wooden hot tub alongside stunning views of the city.
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Elsewhere, the property features a garage with room for one car to be parked and a ground-floor double bedroom with an ensuite and private terrace that would make an ideal home office.
Above this is a further two bedrooms, accessed via a modern staircase. The master features striking floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Deansgate and a freestanding bath, whilst next door you’ll find the third bedroom sandwiched between the bathroom.
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Then upstairs again, on the second floor, is an open-plan kitchen, diner and lounge boasting high spec appliances and a wine fridge. Behind this, a giant hammock hangs from the double-height ceiling.
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Truly unique in design, there are some next-level architectural features to be discovered throughout the house.
A bit of a rarity, we can’t help but wonder who might end up living in this swanky gold-fronted pad next. Listed at a guide price of £1.3m, whoeer it is – they’ll definitely have some cash to splash.
A Manchester barbershop is offering a ‘pay what you can’ service this month
Danny Jones
Amidst the tidal wave of January deals on food and drink in Manchester, a local barbers is championing their own ‘pay what you can’ offer to help people along this month.
Jefe’s Barbershop, located in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, is one of the best barbers in the city centre, offering a wide variety of cuts and facial hair grooming services – they even offer a subscription service that helps people save money on regular trims.
That being said, they are well aware of those January blues and the mounting obstacles and anxieties that come with weeks of penny-pinching to make it to month’s end, as well as the general toll it can take on people’s mental health.
So this January, Jefe and his team are doing something different – as he puts it, “something special”: the barbershop is allowing customers to simply pay what they feel comfortable handing over and, in the case of those struggling, whatever they can afford.
It’s a simple gesture with a big purpose which helps ensure no one has to miss out on a feel-good moment or the confidence that comes from a fresh trim.
“All we do is laugh and joke about life—that’s why people come here,” Jefe explains. “I don’t want anyone to lose the chance to be present, to feel good, and to laugh with us.
“Men often need more help than they’re willing to let on and we want to be a helping hand they can rely on.” Now that’s a cause all of us can and should get behind.
Community support has remained at the core of Jefe’s Barbershop since the beginning when he swapped a basketball career for providing a much-needed service to Mancunian men.
From partnering with Manc sandwich shops and offering free haircuts for the homeless, to hosting street parties with local events companies and providing £5 trims to promote men’s mental health in 2023 when the cost of living crisis really kicked in – Jefe’s is always trying to make a difference in the area.
You’ve got to love businesses that go the extra mile.
If you want to make the most of this wholesome deal or just feel like you’re in need of a trim, you can book HERE or call them directly on 0161 818 7659.
The ‘pay what you can’ offer runs Monday to Thursday, 9am-7pm, subject to availability. You’ll find Jefe’s Barbershop on Stevenson Square
Because as the man himself puts it, “Everyone deserves to feel their best”.
The Salmon of Knowledge pub is opening a second site in Didsbury
Danny Jones
A recent addition to the Manchester hospitality scene is building on its early success and opening up another Irish bar over in Didsbury.
Northern Quarter’s Salmon of Knowledge, which launched back in September 2024, is one of countless Irish pubs across Greater Manchester but only a handful in the vibrant district.
Having taken over the much-loved old PLY site – which sadly closed its doors last summer – they had a job on their hands to reach the same heights as the legendary late-night pizza and shuffleboard joint, but these first few months have clearly gone well enough to expand.
The increasingly popular watering hole which is one of the few places around here where you can get Murphy’s (at least in the city centre) is much more than just an Irish-themed venue: it delivers regular live music, sports on the box and great food from local brand, The Last Stop – and Didsbury is up next.
Irish favourite The Salmon of Knowledge’s sister bar comes to Didsbury later this year. (Credit: The Manc Eats)
The caption goes on to read: “Big news, Didsbury. You called and we answered. The Salmon of Knowledge is swimming upstream to bring our second site to YOU very soon!
“By popular demand, we are expanding to the suburbs, so get ready for live music, great food, live sports, and gallons of Guinness. You heard it here first… stay tuned!”
As well as a wide variety of beverages beyond the obviously stunning stouts, fans will be glad to hear the Salmon will be bringing The Last Stop’s talents with them.
From the aesthetic, prices and drinks selection to the reliable New York influences on the Heaton Chapel-based vendor’s menu, we’ve been pretty big fans of this place since minute one.
Manchester, pay attention: The Salmon of Knowledge has some wisdom to bestow upon you — mainly how to pour a proper Guinness and have a grand auld time. 🇮🇪☘️
Although they are yet to give any more information as to when we can expect The Salmon of Knowledge Didsbury to open at present, we do have an indication of where it will be popping up.
It has now been confirmed that they will be taking over the former Dockyard pub (which still has locations in Salford Quays and Spinningfields), meaning that it will sit in the heart of the busy Didsbury Village strip, which should prove great for footfall.
Just like the Stevenson Square spot, live music and sports will accompany Didsbury’s new Irish bar as well and if the phrase ‘gallons of Guinness’ doesn’t get you excited, we don’t know what will.
Georgina Pellant -
3rd November 2021 
