Manchester apartments are The Hub of city life

For the past few years I have watched with interest as The Hub apartment block (see photo below) has been constructed. Its location is, as you would guess by the name, right at the hub -and the heart - of the city. Locals cannot have failed to notice its prime location at the corner of Aytoun and Whitworth Streets.

There are studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments for sale starting at prices of £145,000 and the good news is that shared equity schemes are also available. The interiors are modern and just what you would expect from city centre living- clean lines, good specification kitchen and bathrooms, and if you choose, an enticing blank canvas to stamp your individuality on. Once you have moved in will you go for an upcycling or designer look? Will it be splashes of modern art or artistic black and white photography that adorn your walls? Will you serve cupcakes, cocktails or curry to friends as you gather to watch night fall over the city below, tuned to the eclectic range of local radio stations such as ALL FM, Gaydio and NMFM?

As you can see from the photo above, the views are magnificent too looking out at the wonderful towers and domes of the former UMIST buildings, including its observatory, and along the grandeur of the Whitworth Street corridor. Late Victorian architectural gems vie with sleek modern lines such as those of the Manchester Met Business school. It’d be a cool and inspiring view to wake up to each morning.

I also like the way the building curves around at the front. Piccadilly Plaza is just next door with access to the diverse events that go on there from time to time. See my previous Mancunian Wave posts on an Indian festival and an urban art exhibition.

It’s no more than a 3 minute stroll to Piccadilly train and tram station, and at the crossroads to some of the best of the café society and night life. A short walk from the boho delights of the Northern Quarter in one direction and the Gay Village and Chinatown a couple of blocks away. If mainstream Manchester is more your thing then Piccadilly Gardens and the High Street brands of shops and restaurants are also close enough for you to carry home as much as you can carry. You wouldn’t need a car if you lived here, with all the amenities and public transport network to hand.

I must admit that I am tempted to investigate further- my own city crash pad is nearby and sadly looking more than a little jaded in comparison to the slick lines and luxury of The Hub. Watch this space! 

Mancunian Wave is linking as ever today to ABC Wednesday where we have reached the letter "H"... and in doing so I've pointed out how Manchester apartments are The Hub of city life ... The Hub.