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Inside Salford’s newest waterside apartments as Pavilion Wharf tops out

It’s a big new development for the city.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 15th October 2023

A landmark new building in Salford has taken a step closer to welcoming its first residents this week as Pavilion Wharf tops out. 

The 17-storey apartment building is being constructed right on the banks of the River Irwell, with many apartments having stunning waterside and city views. 

Pavilion Wharf will also be home to a communal garden terrace and a rooftop terrace – an oasis from the bustling city nearby.  

There are 160 apartments in total, with a mixture of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, including penthouses, all with a luxury finish. 

And every home comes with fully-integrated kitchen appliances and white goods, plus juliette balconies. 

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Amenities on site will include a gym, a cinema room, a residents’ lounge, concierge services, a private dining room with a terrace overlooking the river, underground car parking and secure bicycle storage. 

The development comes from Forshaw Group, with Domis on the construction side, and is set to complete in May 2024.

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On Friday, Pavilion Wharf topped out, marking a major milestone in its development. 

Pavilion Wharf in Salford has topped out
Pavilion Wharf in Salford has topped out
Waterfront apartments including bedrooms with river views
Waterfront apartments including bedrooms with river views
Pavilion Wharf's topping out ceremony
The building’s topping out ceremony
CGIs of how the finished Pavilion Wharf will look
CGIs of how the finished Pavilion Wharf will look
CGIs of how the finished Pavilion Wharf will look
CGIs of how the finished Pavilion Wharf will look

The Manc got a sneak peek at some of the apartments that will be available to move into next summer, with a few apartments still up for sale. 

When it completes, residents will find themselves just minutes’ walk from bustling areas of Manchester city centre like Castlefield, Deansgate and Spinningfields, as well as all that Salford itself has to offer. 

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There are local shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance or an easy bike ride, and frequent bus services nearby will whisk you away to other parts of Greater Manchester. 

To find out more about Pavilion Wharf, visit forshawgroup.com/developments-item/pavilion-wharf 

Featured image: Forshaw Group / The Manc Group

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A completely free canal-side festival is coming back to Salford again

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia A completely free canal-side festival is coming back to Salford again

After a successful run last year, the Salford-based Middlewood Locks Fest is returning for a second time with the promise of an even bigger and better programme of entertainment, food and fun. 

Taking place on Saturday 10 May from 2pm-10pm, the free festival returns to Middlewood Locks..

Whether you’re local or just looking for a great day out, the festival will have something for everyone. There’ll be plenty of activities and pop-up stalls for you to get involved with, including a daytime market as well as children’s interactive workshops.

Get Living is proud to support the festival for the second year, which celebrates local creativity, community spirit and culture. The event is set to take place on the doorstep of New Maker Yards, Get Living’s canal-side neighbourhood.

With a range of one-three bedroom homes available for rent, New Maker Yards blends spacious, stylish apartments with green open spaces, complete with an on-site cafe and a strong community feel – all at the heart of the vibrant Middlewood Locks neighbourhood, where  the festival action is taking place.

For Middlewood Locks Fest, a Makers Market will be taking place throughout the day with items on offer from local makers, artisans, performers and creators, including plants, jewellery, artwork, clothes and produce.

The Canal & River Trust is organising explorer’s activities for kids and families alike, while St Philip’s CE Primary School has worked with artists to create bespoke decorations for the event too.

A completely free canal-side festival is coming back to Salford again
A completely free canal-side festival is coming back to Salford again. Credit: Karen Wright

If that wasn’t enough for you, how about a special appearance from a canal-side regular as a giant Canadian goose puppet will also be making an appearance to meet festival-goers.

Everything really is catered for here. On top of the makers market and masterclasses, there will also be live music courtesy of a brass band – that sounds like music to my ears.

There’s even the opportunity to go on the water yourself as a handful of rafted canoes will be in use for activities throughout the day.

And of course food is in safe hands too. Street food vendors including Taka Taka Mam will be bringing all the flavours of the Mediterranean and stuffing them into their famous hearty gyros, while city favourites Ginger’s Ice Cream Emporium is popping up from Afflecks to soak up the sun and provide dreamy desserts direct from the canal-side pop-up.

Middlewood Locks Fest in Salford
Middlewood Locks Fest in Salford
Middlewood Locks Fest, a canal-side festival in Salford. Credit: Karen Wright Photography

And when the sun’s out it would be rude not to treat yourself to a tipple, so good thing that the Adams & Rose Bar is making an appearance to fill up your glass with the finest gin and rum selection.

As the night comes to an end, you can dance the night away to some epic tunes thanks to a live DJ while being surrounded by a mesmerising fire and sound installation to close this spectacular celebration.

Kim Quickfall, Regional Director at Get Living, said: “Last year’s Middlewood Locks Fest was
a huge success and we’re excited to be supporting the event again in 2025.

“Bringing people from across Salford and the wider area together, the day will celebrate the best of local culture, enterprise and creativity with activities and events for all.”

Middlewood Locks Fest is returning to Salford on Sunday 10 May from 2pm to 10pm and more information can be found HERE.

For those that can’t make the festival fun, there are plenty of other things to see and do in the area. From the delicious treats at 97 Degrees Coffee to the landmark Aviva Studios cultural hub,  there is plenty to discover in this buzzing neighbourhood.

Explore the 1-3 bedroom homes for rent at New Maker Yards and discover more at getliving.com.

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Featured image: Karen Wright Photography

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Inside the million-pound four bedroom barn conversion in Cheshire

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

There’s a million-pound barn conversion just gone up for sale in Cheshire, and of course, we couldn’t resist looking around.

This property is nestled in the idyllic village of Warburton in Lymm, just a short 40-minute drive from Manchester.

The four-bedroom, two-bath property spans over two properties, featuring a nice little detached garage and a cosy back garden.

At first glance, you may be captivated by the sheer beauty that is the grand barn-twanged canopy which overhangs the property’s driveway, but we’ve still got a barn conversion to explore.

The minimalistic kitchen with accompanying island and breakfast bar.
The minimalistic kitchen with accompanying island and breakfast bar.
The dining room separated by that quirky three-arch brick wall.
The dining room separated by that quirky three-arch brick wall.
Credit: On The Market

Titled ‘The Barn Birch Farm‘, as you enter through the front door and turn left, you’re greeted by a three-arch red brick wall which separates the kitchen from the dining space.

The kitchen is sleek black all around with a large island which also doubles as a breakfast bar in the middle of the room, which is also where the hob can be found.

Each room in this Cheshire barn conversion seems to wow us even more, and this time it’s the living room which captures our attention, thanks to the large log beams which perfectly frame the TV.

There’s an equally impressive log beam and archway which acts as a break between the main living space and a more snug seating area with a hearty fireplace taking centre stage.

If all that lounging around has you tired out, then you’re in luck as the bedroom is right next door with a large open-plan wardrobe and mezzanine en-suite.

There’s a spiral staircase that connects the bedroom to the mezz, which consists of both a shower and a bath. Very stylish and pretty lush, to say the least.

The main bedroom of the barn conversion with above mezzanine en-suite.
The main bedroom of the barn conversion with above mezzanine en-suite.
The bath and shower in the mezzanine en-suite overlooking the bedroom.
The bath and shower in the mezzanine en-suite overlooking the bedroom.
Credit: On The Market

All the bedrooms are situated under a wooden-beamed vaulted ceiling, which further adds to the character of the property – not a room goes without a sprinkle of this country-barn style.

Each of the first-floor bedrooms has its own skylight too, meaning once you’ve stopped admiring all the intricate barn details, you can opt for a bit of stargazing.

The garden is quite the sight as well, providing the barn conversion with its own mini forest and garage with not one but two undercover car parking spaces.

This barn conversion is the perfect property for anyone wanting to live out their cottage-core fantasy on a much larger scale.

Obviously, the price tag is out of a lot of our reach, but when a house looks as good as this, we can’t help but have a nosy. So, what do you make of The Barn Birch Farm? You can view all the pictures and find out more information HERE.

The snug area just behind the main living room, separated by the gorgeous wooden beams.
The snug area just behind the main living room, separated by the gorgeous wooden beams.
All the bedrooms have their own wooden beams which helps keep the barn character alive throughout the property.
All the bedrooms have their own wooden beams which helps keep the barn character alive throughout the property.
Credit: On The Market

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