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Huge demand expected for ‘Viadux’ – Beetham Tower’s handsome new neighbour

The new residential tower at Viadux will offer generous living spaces, luxurious finishes and state of the art technology.

The Manc The Manc - 29th July 2020

Manchester-based developer Salboy is predicting huge demand when apartments at their 40-storey residential tower Viadux go on sale next month. 

Despite the impacts of COVID-19, Salboy’s Simon Ismail says inquiries for off-plan investments are continuing to generate interest from within the UK as well as overseas.

Publishing new images of the project, the director commented: “Viadux will be Manchester’s premier address, in the heart of the city, close to the historic Civic Quarter and with great transport connections.

“The demand for ultra-high quality living in the best city centre locations continues, and for so many reasons Manchester continues to be the choice within the UK for both investors and people buying to live.

“Rural properties may be back on the agenda but we are seeing the opposite. People are still wanting to buy and live in Manchester and be part of the city’s growth and success.

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“This is a long -term investment in Manchester and from the level of inquiries we know many people are very confident in what Manchester will look like in four years’ time.”

Situated next to Manchester Central Convention Centre, Viadux will offer generous living spaces, luxurious finishes and state of the art technology – all surrounded by beautiful private gardens.

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Residents will also enjoy a range of lifestyle amenities including a fully-equipped gym, separate yoga studio and cinema with tiered seating.

There are also plans to expand the amenity offering into the Grade II viaducts offering unique spaces to relax and socialise alongside new independent retail and coffee shops on adjacent to the main entrance on Great Bridgewater Street. 

The first phase release will see one, two bedroom apartments and penthouses up for purchase – handled directly by Salboy’s in-house sales team.

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Prices for a one-bedroom 546 sq ft apartment start at £265,000 with two bedrooms available from £350,000.

The first phase of Viadux units will be launched on 8 August 2020.

Construction is scheduled to take four years – with Salboy’s construction partner Domis already on site undertaking preparatory works alongside an archaeological dig.

Simon added: “The process is simple and buyers will be dealing with Salboy all the way through.

“Working alongside Domis we have a strong track record of delivering high quality residential projects on time and on budget and our pledge at Viadux is to create world class homes for people to enjoy working and living in the city.”

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In June, a planning application for £1m of landscaping and access was submitted to Manchester City Council – which will see a new glass lift and staircase linking directly to the nearby Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink stop.

Learn more about Salboy developments by visiting their website.

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You can win a luxury Manchester apartment worth £350k for just £4.99

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson You can win a luxury apartment in Manchester in a £4.99 competition.

We all know that Manchester’s property scene has gone wild in the last few years – so the chance to own your own furnished luxury apartment for only £4.99 sounds almost too good to be true. 

But it’s really happening, with a new competition where the top prize is a two-bedroom apartment right in the city centre. 

The stunning flat overlooking Angel Meadows, valued at £350k, could be yours for only £4.99. I know. Unreal. 

This InstaWin competition is going to allow one lucky winner to live mortgage-free in Manchester, with all the best bits of our brilliant city centre on the doorstep. 

If the winner doesn’t want the apartment, there’s a £250k cash alternative up for grabs, transferred directly into your bank. 

And 2,000 runners-up will receive prizes worth £170k in total, with top prizes of £10k tax-free cash. 

So back to that pad. Tucked in the beautiful new NOMA quarter, the flat is inside the Meadowside development, a short walk from Manchester landmarks and green space.

Inside the luxury Manchester flat you could win
Inside the luxury Manchester apartment you could win

You’ll be a 10-minute walk from Manchester Victoria and not much further from the Manchester Arndale, as well as cultural landmarks like Manchester Art Gallery and the Central Library. 

You’ll also have brilliant local pubs like The Marble Arch and The Angel right outside, and food hotspots like Mackie Mayor and Ramona just a short walk away. 

The dog-friendly apartments come with residents-only amenities including free tea and coffee in the lounge, a top-quality gym and yoga space. 

It’s within The Gate building in the £235m residential development of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. 

All apartments feature a video door entry system, a concierge service, CCTV, lockable bike storage and more.

Elite Competitions will also give you £10,000 worth of furniture. 

Communal space in the two-bedroom flat you could win
Communal space in the two-bedroom flat you could win
The gym at the Manchester apartment, which is off Angel Meadows
The gym at the Manchester apartment, which is off Angel Meadows

If the lucky winner chooses to rent out the flat, they can expect to bring in about £2,500 per month in rental income. 

Elite Competitions will cover all fees and stamp duty on the property. 

To be in with a chance to win the £350k apartment for only £4.99, you just need to purchase a ticket here. 

If your number(s) match any of the InstaWin prizes, you’ll become an InstaWinner, and will be entered into the main draw for the apartment. 

The more tickets you buy, the greater the chance you’ll have to win, and you can win more than one prize if multiple numbers match InstaWin prizes. 

You can have a maximum of 10,000 entries into the competition to win a Manchester apartment 

The draw takes place on Sunday 31 December at 3pm. 

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Find out more and enter the competition here. 

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Featured image: The Manc Group

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Stockport’s landmark £60m Weir Mill neighbourhood beneath viaduct hits major milestone

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Weir Mill in Stockport. Credit: Capital & Centric

Weir Mill, a major new neighbourhood in Stockport, has reached a milestone this week, with its towering 14-storey apartment block reaching its full height.

The £60m transformation of the area beneath the viaduct in the town centre is being taken on by social impact developers Capital & Centric, who plan build 253 design-led apartments, as well as green outdoor space, independent bars, restaurants and shops.

Capital & Centric are already receiving interest from indie operators for the commercial spaces, ahead of kick-starting their hunt in the new year.

Weir Mill will bring life back to historic mill buildings that date all the way back to the 1700s.

It will form a major destination in Stockport’s Town Centre West masterplan, a 130-acre regeneration district which will include 4,000 new homes, local amenities, green spaces, workspace, and transport improvements.

To celebrate Weir Mill reaching its full height, members of Stockport Council and the Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation, along with local young people from the not-for-profit Regeneration Brainery bootcamp, were invited for a tour of the site.

Views from the top of the tallest apartment block look all the way across Stockport and beyond to the Peak District, with the towers of Manchester city centre visible too.

The view from Weir Mill. Credit: The Manc Group
The view from Weir Mill. Credit: The Manc Group
Weir Mill in Stockport. Credit: Capital & Centric
Weir Mill in Stockport. Credit: Capital & Centric
Weir Mill now
Weir Mill now
Weir Mill now
Weir Mill now

The development is being built right on the banks of the River Mersey and beside the city’s iconic red-brick viaduct, a stone’s-throw from the train station.

Stockport has in recent years been named as one of the best places to buy your first home, as well as getting a name-check in the Sunday Times’ coveted Best Places To Live annual round-up.

Adam Higgins, from Capital&Centric, said: “Weir Mill is such a historic site but it was in need of some major TLC. Since day one, our mission has been to restore and repurpose the stunning heritage buildings and create a destination neighbourhood that furthers Stockport’s standing as one of the best places to live and spend time. Not only are we well underway with delivering more design-led homes at a key brownfield site, we’re also on with creating outdoor hangouts and food and drink spaces that will all be open to the public and help draw a crowd into the town centre. 

“Reaching the highest point is a massive moment and a visible sign of the change that’s happening here. It’s a privilege to give a glimpse of what’s happening on site given much of it has been shrouded in scaffolding for months. It really is a testament to the level of collaboration underway with the Council and MDC – with a shared desire to see Stockport create an identity it can be proud of for years to come.”

Weir Mill in Stockport. Credit: Capital & Centric
Weir Mill in Stockport. Credit: Capital & Centric

More than 150 people are now working to deliver the project, with significant focus on preserving and celebrating the original features of the historic Grade II listed landmark.

Cllr Mark Hunter, from Stockport Council, said: “This is a huge achievement and testament to the drive and ambition of everyone involved to bring this historic building back to life and greatly improve this area of the town centre, providing much needed, good quality homes.  

“The pace at which change is happening across the town centre is quite staggering, with work at the nearby Transport Interchange and new urban park due for completion next year, it’s a really exciting time for Stockport.”

Eamonn Boylan, Interim Chair of Stockport MDC, said: “The structural completion of the new residential blocks for the Weir Mill development puts us another step closer to delivering the 4,000 new homes that our regeneration masterplan will achieve. 

Weir Mill in Stockport. Credit: Capital & Centric
Weir Mill in Stockport. Credit: Capital & Centric

“The latest chapter in our town centre’s £1billion transformation, Weir Mill is setting a new benchmark for brownfield regeneration. One that celebrates and reinvigorates the town’s industrial infrastructure and heritage for a new age, in turn delivering essential new homes, creating a new cultural and leisure district and enhancing connectivity in the town centre. 

“As we look ahead to 2024, which will see the completion of a major new transport hub alongside amenities and new public realm, Stockport is undoubtedly on track to becoming one of the best connected and most liveable towns in the UK.”

The topping out ceremony at Weir Mill.
The topping out ceremony at Weir Mill. Credit: Capital & Centric
The topping out ceremony at Weir Mill.
The topping out ceremony at Weir Mill.

Once complete the £60m Weir Mill project will feature: 

  • Chestergate and King Street West: A new gateway into the town centre, with ground floor spaces for independent shops, cafes or delis and plenty of lush greenery. 
  • Water Front: A new public space looking out across the River Mersey, providing a place for riverside chilling in the evening sun.
  • Weir Mill East: Sensitively designed new buildings featuring a mix of homes, drawing inspiration from the site’s manufacturing history.
  • Weavers Square: What will become the heart of the scheme and a new destination for Stockport. The old cast iron columns of Weavers Shed are being retained to create a vibrant new outdoor space for riverside street markets, DJ sets, live music events and performing arts.
  • West Shed: A striking indoor space with exposed brick vaulted arches and cast-iron columns, creating a relaxed space to take your laptop, grab a coffee and while away the day.
  • West Courtyard: The former working courtyard to the mills, this will be a quieter, more contemplative garden space for residents and the general public to chill out, with plants, trees and secluded spaces to explore, as well as amenities for residents including rooftop terrace, BBQs and private dining spaces.

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Featured image: Capital & Centric

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