New images have been released of a new residential development taking shape in Manchester in 2023.
The 33-storey tower of One Port Street will be home to 477 premium and luxury apartments, as well as a pool, a rooftop terrace and a grand reception area with a firepit in it.
Plans for the £154m development were initially rejected for being too tall, but after a storey was shaved off the plans, the building works got the green light to go ahead.
And despite being labelled an ‘absolute abomination’ by those who opposed the plans, you can’t deny that the new CGIs are pretty beautiful.
One Port Street will be the first building in Select Property’s residential brand, the ‘Prestige Collection’, focusing on wellbeing and service.
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The landmark building will start to take shape on the outskirts of the Northern Quarter, just off Great Ancoats Street, very soon.
Apartments will range in size from one-bedroom to three-bedrooms, each one inspired by ‘Manchester’s industrial history’ with warehouse and loft-style features that ‘blend elegant style with urban renewal and embrace raw architectural elements including wood, metal, stone and fire’.
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One Port Street in Manchester. Credit: Select Properties
The vision for One Port Street is to blend the luxuries of a five-star hotel with the exclusivity of a private members’ club.
It also promises to be a ‘green gateway’ to the city, with 22,000 sq ft of public green space.
Residents will enter their building through a grand reception area centred around a 360° firepit with concierge service.
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The 2,000 sq ft leisure suite will feature a private swimming pool and spa pool, a state-of-the-art gym and separate fitness studio, plus more wellness facilities in the form of a ground floor urban garden wellbeing, the new destination will also provide two outdoor spaces – a ground floor urban garden and a rooftop garden terrace.
Then there’s the seventh-floor club lounge Paganini’s, plus co-working spaces, private dining areas and a food outlet on the ground floor.
Adam Price, CEO of Select Property, said: “Launching One Port Street – and our Prestige Collection – marks the culmination of decades’ of experience across the UK’s residential market, creating compelling places to live. One Port Street harnesses that knowledge to create the ultimate residential offer, and there is no better city to do it than Manchester.
“Once complete, the site will not only deliver for its residents, but it will bring greater value for the wider city too, creating an inviting neighbourhood with more green, public spaces and incorporating sustainability measures that will have a lasting positive impact on Manchester and its people for years to come.”
Ian Simpson, Partner at SimpsonHaugh, added: “One Port Street will become as synonymous with the Northern Quarter as Beetham Tower has become for Deansgate. Celebrating its neighbourhood in full, the building has been designed to fuse modern luxury living and all the trappings that brings such as a stunning pool with urban contemporary loft-apartments that Manchester, Brooklyn, and Shoreditch are famous for. Once finished, it will be the ultimate place for professionals to live.”
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Price added: “To date, we have sold over £2.6 billion worth of property across multiple brands to our global investors, but One Port Street is our most exciting one yet – situated in the iconic Northern Quarter of the city, it is a bespoke property offering a five-star living experience. As a first-of-its kind destination, One Port Street will quickly become an in-demand postcode in the city and provide a vibrant new residential neighbourhood.”
With 477 apartments, One Port Street will create 59 jobs and will bring £28M of economic impact to the city.
Renaker is the main construction partner on the development and the scheme has been designed by SimpsonHaugh.
Featured image: Supplied, Select Properties
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UK’s most popular commuter towns named and four are in Greater Manchester
Emily Sergeant
The UK’s most popular commuter towns have been named, and four of them are here in Greater Manchester.
Where are the most popular commuter towns in the UK right now?
Well, new data collated based on the number of people enquiring about available properties on Rightmove has revealed the locations where buyer demand is highest, and with Manchester being one of the largest cities in the country, of course there’s some Greater Manchester towns on the list.
Rightmove says that choosing the best commuter town requires buyers to balance a number of factors – including property prices, travel times, and local lifestyle
To narrow it down, the property platform has chosen to focus on commuter towns within a 45-minute rail journey to the target city, and with at least 20,000 people living there.
For Manchester, it’s Stockport that’s taken the title as the city’s most popular commuter town, as amazinly, it generated 70% more enquiries per listing than Manchester itself.
The UK’s most popular commuter towns have been named / Credit: James Feaver (via Unsplash) | Manchester City Council
Being just an eight-minute journey from Manchester Piccadilly, Stockport has an average property price of £308,299.
Elsewhere in Greater Manchester, the picturesque Stockport town of Marple takes second spot on the list, while the Tameside town of Stalybridge comes in third place, and Rochdale also features in the top five, alongside Warrington – which is just outside of our region’s borders, but is only a short 22-minute train journey into the city centre.
Transport options is obviously one of the most important factors in what makes a town a so-called ‘commuter town’.
Stockport benefits from around six fast trains per hour, while Stalybridge and Rochdale offer four per hour. Marple is less frequent at two per hour but still attracts strong interest, likely due to its lifestyle appeal and stunning setting on the edge of the Peak District.
Price growth has been strong across most of the Manchester commuter towns, with Stalybridge (+6.1%) and Rochdale (+5.8%) seeing notable increases year-on-year.
However, average prices for four out of the five commuter locations on the list were higher than the average Manchester property price (£261,891), suggesting that lifestyle factors were a stronger draw for Manchester’s surrounding towns.
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The £1.6m Bolton mansion with the most incredible garden is BACK on the market
Daisy Jackson
A mansion that’s up for sale in Bolton is hiding one of the country’s most impressive back gardens.
The home in Lostock, listed at £1,675,000, is up there with the most expensive currently on the market in the borough.
And it’s easy to see why.
Its villa-like structure has five huge bedrooms and three bathrooms, not to mention four reception rooms, a snooker room and bar, an orangery, and a double garage.
The outside spaces / Credit: PLM
But the sprawling property’s most impressive feature lies outside, in its manicured gardens.
The Bolton mansion comes with its own stream – essentially a moat – as well as a waterfall, rockeries, and a fishpond so massive you could almost claim to have your own private lake.
PLM, the estate agency marketing the home, say: “Rarely does a property of this calibre become available on the open market. 32 Willowbank is a magnificent detached family home, crafted to exacting standards with no expense spared and an uncompromising attention to detail throughout. A truly breathtaking residence, it offers luxurious living in one of Lostock’s most sought-after addresses.”
The incredible grounds of the mansion in Bolton / Credit: PLM
There are neat lawns, fancy topiary, and even a charming stone footbridge and a wooden one crossing the water.
Its interiors are pretty lavish too, dripping in marble, polished wood, and chandeliers.
A massive sweeping staircase greets people on arrival in an entrance hall that leads on to the many, many rooms.
The interiors of the Bolton mansion / Credit: PLM
While the building was constructed in 2000, it’s since been renovated throughout.
The listing continues: “Upon entering, guests are welcomed by a spectacular reception hallway, showcasing a bespoke Helical glazed walnut staircase and two striking crystal chandeliers.
“There’s attention to detail continues throughout – from the Siematic kitchen fitted with premium Miele appliances and a Quooker sparkling hot tap, to the elegant reception rooms finished with mood lighting, porcelain and limestone flooring, and designer touches at every turn.”
Of the location, PLM say: “Tucked away behind remote-controlled electric gates off Lostock Junction Lane, this exceptional home enjoys a commanding presence.
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“The newly installed granite driveway, framed by professional lighting, leads through beautifully landscaped gardens featuring a tranquil brook and cascading waterfalls – a fitting introduction to the grandeur that lies within.”
To see more, you can view the home on Rightmove here.
Daisy Jackson -
9th January 2023 
