Wine specialist Le Social is set to join the burgeoning canalside community at Kampus this summer – taking over The Bungalow until the end of September.
The Capital & Centric development will welcome Le Social – which was founded by wine professional Jérôme Boullier during lockdown as a door-to-door delivery service – from Thursday 5 August.
Le Social will serve a range of natural and organic wines, beers, cocktails and aperitifs within the confines of the £250m Kampus neighbourhood – which is also home to the likes of Common & Co’s Cornerstone pub and Nell’s Pizza.
A soft drink selection made in collaboration with Copenhagen’s MURI Drinks will be available, too.
Le Social was founded by wine professional Jérôme Boullier during lockdown / Image: Kampus
Le Social founder Jérôme Boullier said: “We really want to create an inclusive, warm and friendly neighbourhood bar for everyone to enjoy, with that holiday feeling that we’re all craving.
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“We are looking forward to bringing our relaxed offering to the Kampus community and the city centre.”
Manchester collective CHIC will be spinning disco, funk and house tunes on Le Social’s opening night, and a series of wine and food events will take place across the two-month residency – including a boozy brunch with fellow Kampus residents Bread Flower.
Last month, Kampus officially unveiled the grand opening of The Stack – inviting people to view new homes in a redeveloped 1960s university building on the waterside.
The development is home to hundreds of modern one and two-bed apartments across five buildings – with a central garden overlooking the canal.
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123 apartments are up for grabs at The Stack on Kampus / Image: Le Social
The arrival of Le Social follows in the footsteps of Isca Wines’ residency at Kampus earlier this summer.
Various food and drink pop-ups and events will continue to take place moving ahead – with residents and non-residents all welcome.
Le Social will take over the Bungalow at Kampus from August 5 until the end of September. It will be open Thursday and Friday 4pm-10pm; Saturday and Sunday 12pm -10pm. Tables will be walk-in only. Find out more online.
Property
10 hot properties for sale in Greater Manchester | December 2023
Daisy Jackson
It’s time for our monthly nosey at the properties for sale around Greater Manchester, from the fanciest to the most charming.
There are flats in the city’s most prestigious postcodes, cosy cottages near our region’s best countryside, and brilliant family homes near local amenities.
The property market in Greater Manchester is still thriving, and there are loads of beautiful homes that have been added to the market this month.
From Wigan to Stockport, Salford to Tameside, and all the way into the city centre, we’ve picked out 10 of the best.
Scroll on to have a little snoop around…
Deansgate Square, Manchester
Jordan Fishwick Manchester
Apartment | Two bedrooms | Two bathrooms
£675,000
It’s one of Manchester city centre’s most famous addresses – a huddle of gigantic, modern skyscrapers that now dominate and define the skyline (sorry, Beetham Tower…)
And now you could live up on the 56th floor of the 64-storey South Tower, in a two-bedroom corner apartment.
Deansgate Square flats come with loads of amenities, like state-of-the-art leisure facilities (including a pool and gym), a 24-hour concierge, rentable suites and loads more.
The flat itself includes top-quality kitchen appliances, spa-like bathrooms, secure underground parking, and of course floor-to-ceiling windows to take in all the incredible views before you.
You can get a lot of bang for your buck by going to one of Greater Manchester’s excellent northern boroughs, and this character property in Wigan is a prime example.
It’s got loads of beautiful period features, like a bay window, cast iron fireplace, and a large tiled hallway, then three large double bedrooms (including an en suite for the master).
Out the back you’ll find a low-maintenance garden, with off-street parking to the front of the home.
If you’re into your Victorian style interiors, you could move straight in without so much as a paintbrush.
End terrace cottage | Three bedrooms | One bathroom
£329,999
If this time of year makes you yearn for a The Holiday-style cosy English cottage, then this charming property in Summerseat in Greater Manchester is the one for you.
The stone cottage has been recently refurbished and still has loads of Victorian charm, like sash windows, original beams, and original cast iron radiators.
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There are two country-style bedrooms with stunning views, and a converted loft room that can act as a third double bedroom.
The open plan kitchen has been refurbished and has a range cooker and other integrated appliances.
It’s all set in a quiet and rural location with Holcombe Hill countryside walks nearby.
This cottage in Horwich dates all the way back to the 1850s, with bags of charm and character as well as regular renovations keeping it right up to scratch.
Just a short walk from local pubs and shops and a short distance from links around Greater Manchester, the house is also on the doorstep of Rivington countryside – the best of both worlds.
Features include a spacious country kitchen/diner, feature stone fireplace, three double bedrooms, and a south-facing yard.
There’s also a double garage with a home office and space for a car.
We’re going large now, with The Old Vicarage in Tameside.
The huge detached family home has parking for several cars on a driveway and in a four-car garage, four bedrooms with potential for another two in the attic, a private garden with heated outbuildings.
Then inside, there’s open plan family space with two separate snug areas, and two en suites as well as a family bathroom.
The outbuildings are currently used as a gym and a home office. It’s a great addition to this month’s Greater Manchester property market.
There’s tonnes of luxury apartment living popping up around Salford now, just across the river from Manchester city centre.
Middlewood Locks is one of the most luxurious out there, a purpose-built canalside neighbourhood that’s already home to more than 2000 people.
Railings is the third phase of new homes, which will be ready to move in to in winter 2024/early 2025.
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This particular flat is on a corner aspect with views of the private residents’ garden, with full-height glazed balcony doors, an open plan layout, and a high-spec finish.
We’re a little obsessed with the inside of this four bedroom family home, from the sunny conservatory to the cosy wood burner in the second living room.
The spacious interior includes a newly renovated master bedroom with an en suite, then three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
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There’s a modern kitchen and a large studio for working from home, a gym, or whatever project you want to lend it to.
There’s plenty of space for cars on the large driveway and a mature garden out the back with a paved patio.
Right, you’re gonna have to use a little imagination for this one, as it’s going to need a bit of work…
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But with some investment and a full refurbishment, you’ll end up with five bedroom south Manchester palace – or even more if you tackle the huge cellars too.
The period home has some lovely original features when you look past the less-lovely carpets and peeling wallpaper – there are fireplaces, bay windows, and huge rooms.
You can win a luxury Manchester apartment worth £350k for just £4.99
Daisy Jackson
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 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 winThe 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.
The Manc -
3rd August 2021 
