Manchester to Manhattan
New York cannot help but capture the imagination. We are constantly fed images of this exciting city and one of the main aspects that are focused on is its properties. The epic locations, the amazing views with floor-to-ceiling windows, the buzz of the city all around you; Manhattan real estate is often given a glamorous showing in TV and media and is hotly sought after in the real world as well. However, you may not need to cross the Atlantic to get a piece of what the Big Apple has to offer.
Property Alliance Group is set to transport Manchester city centre into its own little Manhattan, with New York style apartments being built in the heart of the city. ‘Manhattan’ is Manchester’s newest ultra-premium apartment building, ironically situated just off New York Street, directly opposite the entrance to Chinatown. The residential development will be made up of 42 bespoke apartments with a decadent interior. There will be a full concierge service for all residents, as well as a multi-level garden wall housing each apartment’s own private terrace, designed to add privacy and compliment the resident’s viewing experience. The 7th floor duplex penthouses will enjoy some of the best views overlooking King Street and stretching out to the rest of the city.
This exclusive project has been designed to bring New York loft-style living to an exciting area of Manchester. It will blend together industrial foundations with contemporary design and living, something that both Manchester and Manhattan do exceedingly well. This is most certainly a luxury project, with each apartment receiving the highest standards of finish and detail. When asked about the design and influence of Alliance’s Manhattan, Jon Matthews, Founding Director of 5 Plus, states how ‘The Manhattan project is inspired by the New York brownstone residences’ with ‘handsome proportions and an intrinsic timeless quality.’ He also goes onto to explain how ‘the building is re-used and re-imagined for right now’ as it is ‘designed to have a boutique city feel’ and ‘its position in the market and its position in the city centre is unique.’
The property has also been described as ‘a unique concoction of contemporary and industrial architecture’ by Alliance Investments. They also explain how ‘this hybrid development accentuates the stylistic elements of New York elegance with the trademark vibe of bohemian Mancunian lifestyle.’ The transport links and expected 6-7% rental yields are also highlighted as plus points for this particular project as the Piccadilly travel hub is accessible within a five minute walk from the property.
Manchester offers its own city buzz with an array of cultural pursuits. It also possesses an international reputation due to the eclectic mix of its sporting achievements, music scene and cultural heritage. This means you will not only possess a beautiful property, you will also have an exciting city to surround you; New York isn’t the only city that never sleeps. The project has been a booming success, so much so that the 42 apartments are already completely sold out even though the work on the building is a long way off being completed. This is symptomatic of Manchester’s booming property market and when a high quality development such as the Manhattan project appears it is bound to be snapped up. This is a project that showcases the high points of Manchester’s property scene and there will inevitability be many similar developments to follow in the future.
Written by Rachael Gray.
Rachael Gray is a Director at Clifton Gray specialist property recruitment company. Rachael has recruited within the residential property industry for fifteen years. Follow Rachael on linkedin or email rachael@cliftongray.co.uk to discuss current Liverpool and Manchester property jobs, or to find out how Clifton Gray can secure the best talent for your property business.