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You can now buy a house in a graveyard near Manchester – and it’s a proper bargain

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 30th November 2021

A new house has gone on the market that offers property-hunters a chance to live in an actual graveyard.

Halloween might have been and gone, but the cemetery lodge has a spooky setting year-round.

The house is in Alderley Edge in Cheshire, where the average property price is an eye-watering £680,562.

But this pad is comparatively a total bargain, coming in at less than a quarter of that.

The property at Alderley Edge Cemetery. Credit: Supplied

The property spans the entrance to Alderley Edge Cemetery and is being marketed at £140,000.

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It’s most recently been used as office space, housing a staff room and storage.

The lodge has the potential to be converted into a three- or four-bedroom home, planning permission pending, according to auctioneers Landwood.

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Alderley Edge Cemetery. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

It’s part single-storey and part two-storey, built from brick under a slate roof.

It looks a lot like the typical homes in this part of Cheshire, with a traditional timber-clad design.

Landwood Property Auctions Director, Kate Lay comments: “This characterful lodge presents a rare opportunity to create a genuinely unique family home in one of the most sought after villages in the north west.

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“The property will certainly benefit from some care and attention, but in the right hands it has the potential to become a truly delightful dwelling.”

The lodge will be offered at an online auction on January 19, 2022 by Landwood Property Auctions, for a guide price of £140,000.

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Property

Marriott to open new 12-storey aparthotel in Manchester

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A stylish new aparthotel is opening in Manchester city centre, with new images released of the Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly.

With 155 modern studios and one-bedroom apartments sprawled over 12 floors, it promises to be ‘the first aparthotel of its kind in Northern England’.

The pet-friendly rooms come with perks like well-equipped kitchens, smart TVs, and views of the city skyline.

Set to open in May, the new longer-stay hotel will be located on Laystall Street, between Piccadilly Station, Ancoats, and the Northern Quarter.

The Residence Inn by Marriott will be Marriott International’s first extended stay property in the north of England, but the fifth Residence Inn property in the UK (the others being in London and Scotland).

There’ll be a mix of sleek and spacious studios and one-bedroom suites, 25 of which will offer baths. More than half the rooms will have sofa beds, designed for younger visitors or groups.

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Residence Inn by Marriott
The lounge at Residence Inn by Marriott
The restaurant space
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Residence Inn by Marriott
The bedrooms
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Inside an apartment
Residence Inn by Marriott
Residence Inn by Marriott

The rooms and communal areas will be decorated in warm, neutral tones and come with a fully functional kitchen, including microwaves, single ovens, two-ring hobs, refrigerators and dishwashers, and cookware. They also all have Smart-TVs.

Self-service communal laundry facilities are available on site and open at all times, with other communal areas including lounge areas, outdoor seating areas, and a coffee shop with a grab-and-go section.

When it comes to food, you can start your day with a delicious complimentary breakfast or make use of their bespoke grocery delivery service.

Residence Inn by Marriott will have a 24-hour fitness centre, with high-spec cardio, resistance and free weight areas.

Two retail spaces have been incorporated into the building’s design, which are independently accessible from the hotel and are available to let.

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Residence Inn Manchester Piccadilly general manager, Mustapha Henini said: “We are incredibly excited for the opening of Residence Inn in Manchester Piccadilly. This city is inviting, and our new hotel offers the perfect space for those looking for a spacious stay.”

PHH UK Advisor, Morris Katri, said: “The Ancoats and Piccadilly areas have seen significant redevelopment and investment over recent years, with Residence Inn set to add to the offering available further.

“This hotel will enhance the community with its unique long stay offering and beautiful interiors, plus bring more jobs to the area, boosting the centre’s economic growth.”

Rooms are now available to book here.

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Heritage railway arches in Manchester city centre to undergo £3.7m transformation by HOME arts centre

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A section of the iconic railway arches along Whitworth Street is set to be refurbished into a brand-new development space for up-and-coming local artists under HOME.

Having existed as a recognisable part of the city’s rich transport and architectural heritage for as long as we can remember, three of the familiar archways situated on Whitworth Street West are now about to be given a new lease of life which will also help support Manchester’s beloved arts community.

Coming under the HOME theatre and arts umbrella with the work being carried out by the North West arm of Robertson Construction, the transformation is set to start fairly soon and is scheduled to be completed by May 2024.

Sitting between Whitworth Street West and HOME’s main arts building at Tony Wilson Place, which has been a popular cinema, gallery and restaurant since 2015, the new development centre will provide a space and vital resources for artists of all ages, disciplines and stages in their careers. Wonderful stuff.

Costing £3.7m, the goal of the ‘HOME Arches’ project is not only to give the Whitworth Street West Arches some much-needed TLC, but to help nurture, attract and retain creative talent in Manchester by providing them with a high-quality, low-cost rehearsal and training space.

Moreover, being connected to the ever-thriving First Street district will further strengthen it as a well-known and go-to city centre destination for artists and visitors alike.

Funding for the renovation was secured back in 2021 following a £2.3m government grant, with a further £0.9m contribution from Manchester City Council and around £0.5m from HOME themselves, who are helping cover some post-construction costs.

The Arches project is part of a wider £20m redevelopment plan under the national Levelling Up fund, with the bulk of the £17.5m scheme seeing the Upper Campfield and Lower Campfield Market buildings (both Grade II-listed structures) lovingly transformed into a new tech, media and creative industries hub.

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Issuing a statement following the announcement, Director and CEO of HOME, Dave Moutrey said they are delighted to provide “meaningful, additional creative space for artists” and allow them to “grow the work that we do with artists in the North West, across theatre, film, visual art and digital works”.

As for the Council itself, leader Bev Craig said: “These arches are part of our heritage which have sat unloved and underused for many years. This scheme is bringing them back to life with a very modern purpose – complementing the thriving cultural economy in our city.

“Culture has a huge role to play in the success of our city and its people – creatively, for health and well-being and economically. This project will enhance this part of the city centre, create new jobs and further strengthen Manchester’s cultural ecosystem.”

We can’t wait to see how the new historic railway arches look under the loving stewardship of HOME and see the impact it makes on local creativity and culture.

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