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There are plans to build new townhouses right in the heart of Manchester city centre

Well you don't see this every day.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 16th January 2026

Plans for a block of new townhouses in Manchester city centre have been revealed, transforming an underused plot of land in town.

If the plans go ahead, we could see 21 new townhouses, with private roof terraces and basement parking, built in one of the city’s most rapidly-developing districts.

PH Property Holdings Ltd are proposing to build the new high-quality three-bedroom homes around a treelined courtyard.

While developments in Manchester tend to shoot straight up in the air, building sky-high apartments in modern skyscrapers, this one is approaching things a little differently.

The plans are to add ‘premium, low-rise family homes’ to this part of town, bringing it back into residential use as it was from the late 18th until the mid-20th century.

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The homes that previously stood here were demolished after the Second World War, later becoming car parking for Granada Studios, and then an enclosed garden with Breeze Studios within it, which remained in use until the studio’s closure in 2013.

While these days it looks to be a patch of rare green space in the city centre, the proposed site isn’t actually accessible to the public currently.

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It stands between the revamped Grape Street (which leads to the St John’s district and Aviva Studios), the new Soho House and Mollie’s Motel building, the former Great John Street Hotel, and St John’s Gardens, and is just a stone’s throw from the Science and Industry Museum.

Where the new townhouses could be built in Manchester. Credit: PH Property Holdings Ltd
Where the new townhouses could be built in Manchester. Credit: PH Property Holdings Ltd

The proposals say: “High-quality architecture and sensitive landscaping will ensure the development fits well with the surrounding neighbourhood while enhancing the public realm and creating an attractive, welcoming environment.

“The overall ambition is to create a sustainable residential community that contributes positively to the area’s character.

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“The proposal will help diversify Manchester’s city-centre housing offer through the introduction of premium family townhouses in a location that has historically served a residential purpose. By reinstating the site’s former use, the development will help meet the city’s housing targets, strengthen the area’s sense of place, and support a more balanced housing mix in the city centre.”

You can have your say on the proposals HERE, until 1 February.

There will also be a public drop-in session on Tuesday 27 January 2026 at Castlefield Hotel (Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4JR) from 4pm to 7pm.

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Featured image: PH Property Holdings Ltd

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Inside Greater Manchester’s most EXPENSIVE house on the market with an indoor pool and supercar garage

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

A new house has recently come up for sale, and it just so happens to be the most expensive house currently on the market in Greater Manchester.

So naturally, we thought we’d let you have a little look inside.

Now, before we all get carried away, it goes without saying that the vast majority of us don’t have the money to buy this house just sitting in our bank accounts right now, but if like us, you’ve got no shame in admitting you love looking at houses you can’t afford in places you’ll probably never live, then allow us to introduce you to this absolute beauty.

This is a house that’s quite literally so exclusive, the estate agents haven’t even listed where abouts it is on Rightmove.

All we know is that it’s a house in Alderley Edge – which is by far and away one of the most affluent areas in Cheshire, bordering Greater Manchester – which is currently listed for sale at an eye-watering £10.9 million, only £50,000 shy of £11 million.

Boasting nearly 13,000 sq ft of internal space, all designed bespoke by Hill House Interiors, this six-bedroom detached super luxe villa is set amongst five acres of expertly manicured private gardens that hold an orchard, pond, paddocks, stable, and even a 4G sports pitch.

Some of the stand-out features inside have to be the substantial kitchen, dining, and living room with balcony, a separate chef’s kitchen, ‘his and hers’ dressing rooms, a three-storey glazed entrance hall with floor-to-ceiling windows, and the fact that five of the bedrooms have deluxe ensuites.

If that wasn’t enough, there’s also the small matter of a cinema room, a garden room, a full ‘leisure’ suite with a stunning indoor pool, and even a luxury eight-car garage with its own bar.

This is the most expensive house currently on the market in Greater Manchester / Credit: Jackson-Stops

And to top it off, there’s a one-bedroom detached gate house on the land and planning permission exists for an additional outbuilding.

Of course, with a house this swanky, the property is set behind a secure gated entrance down a large driveway – with a sophisticated security system installed, including zoned alarm system and monitored CCTV.

Fancy it then?

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This property is currently on the market with the Alderley Edge branch of national estate agents Jackson-Stops for, as mentioned, a Guide Price of a whopping £10,950,000, 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.

Featured Image – Jackson Stops

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Club de Padel to close current Manchester location to make way for more Deansgate Square skyscrapers

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Club de Padel is moving out of Deansgate Square in Manchester

Club de Padel, the first padel club to open in Manchester, will be relocating from its Deansgate Square home.

The wildly popular sports club will close next week, as landowners Renaker begin the next phase of development of the skyscraper district.

Club de Padel is keeping its new location under wraps for now – but will be going out from its current Manchester home with a bang.

The club, which welcomed more than 100,000 people in the first year alone, will be offering free padel for all before it closes at Deansgate Square.

Club de Padel launched back in 2023, with four competition-grade courts, and has since added a Finnish sauna experience with Good Sauna, launched a best-selling clothing range with UN:IK, plus become the home for Manchester’s most popular run club with MADE Running.

As well as that, the club has been donating free courts and coaching during the school holidays to local children’s charity Wood Street Mission, and hosting events with the likes of adidas, REFY and Blank Street Coffee.

And it’s expanded fast, launching an indoor padel club across in Sheffield.

It’s been one of the city’s top sporting success stories, attracting attention from the likes of The Sunday Times, The Guardian, Hypebae and the BBC.

But now Club de Padel will be leaving its current home ahead of Renaker’s expansion of its luxury skyscraper district.

There are four state-of-the-art courts at Club de Padel
Club de Padel Manchester
Club de Padel is at the foot of the Deansgate Square towers
Club de Padel is at the foot of the Deansgate Square towers

As for that new top-secret location opening later this year – they’re promising an ‘indoor and outdoor space in an incredible location, featuring an expanded padel experience, high-end wellness and social spaces, and a year-round programme of events’.

Club de Padel founders said in a statement today: “We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built here in Manchester — bringing padel to the city centre for the first time and introducing tens of thousands of people to the sport during our time on Deansgate.

“But this site was never meant to be permanent, and we’ve been limited in what we can build here, so the time is right to move on, grow and improve.

“We’ve learned a huge amount from our time in Manchester and from opening our second club in Sheffield last year, and we’re excited to reveal the locations of our new sites — including the new Manchester club — and begin the next phase.

“In the meantime, we want to thank everyone who has made this club so special, and invite them to enjoy a free game of padel on us.”

Club de Padel will close to begin its Manchester relocation on 14 January.

You can book a free hour of padel between 9 and 14 January, through the usual Playtomic system – you’ll be refunded for your booking in full on arrival.

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Featured image: The Manc Group

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