Construction of apartments in conservation area begins

FOUNDATION work for Sawmill Court, which will provide 158 apartments in the Ancoats Conservation Area of Manchester in the summer of 2018, has begun.

Manchester Life Development Company and Eric Wright Construction said workmen had moved on to the site, bordered by Jersey Street, Murray Street, Bengal Street and Blossom Street.

Sawmill Court will provide a range of one, two and three-bed rental apartments in Summer 2018, complete with residents’ courtyard and lobby, 80 secure car and 128 secure cycle spaces and club room and gym for residents.

Developers point out the location gives immediate and easy access to central Manchester’s employment, amenities and transport networks, and the eight street level commercial units support the emergence of Ancoats into a vibrant destination in its own right.

Marty Edelman, executive chairman of Manchester Life Development Company, said: “Sawmill Court is going to be a transformative development for Ancoats.

“The residents’ courtyard and onsite facilities & services will make this a flagship rental property for the area, and the anticipated commercial tenants will provide exciting new options for Ancoats residents.
 
“Eric Wright have a track record of delivering sophisticated urban developments, and we’re looking forward to completing this special development for Ancoats.”

John Wilson, managing director at Eric Wright Construction, added: “Manchester Life is transforming the areas of Ancoats and New Islington into a fantastic new place for people to live. We are excited to be involved in this scheme which will offer high quality accommodation, playing a big part in the much needed regeneration of the area.”

Sawmill Court is close to other Manchester Life developments, including 28 apartments and three townhouses for sale at One Cutting Room Square on Hood Street, and the Grade II-listed mill complex, Murrays’ Mills, which is being converted into 124 for sale apartments, in what will be one of Manchester’s most distinctive and desirable residences.