City Gardensin Manchester
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Mortgage in City Gardens
Help to Buy
Help to Buy is a government-backed scheme that aims to help first-time buyers onto the property market with an equity loan (also known as shared equity) of up to 40% of the value of a new build home.
- Requires only 5% deposit
- Only a 55% mortgage required
- 40% Government equity loan (interest free for the first 5 years)
- Available on new build homes up with a value of up to £600,000
Eligibilty Criteria
Requirements:
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Must be first-time buyer.
Not allowed:
- Owning a home or land anywhere in the world at any time.
- To have had any form of sharia mortgage finance.
- Owning a home bought with other people or inherited.
- Being married or in a co-habiting relationship, either now or on legal completion with anyone who owns or has owned a home or land anywhere in the world.
- Purchasing a second home
There are certain price limits on homes you can purchase with an equity loan. The limit varies for each region in England.
| Region | Full property price limit |
|---|---|
| East | £407,400 |
| East Midlands | £261,900 |
| London | £600,000 |
| North East | £186,100 |
| North West | £224,400 |
| South East | £437,000 |
| South West | £349,000 |
| West Midlands | £255,600 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £228,100 |
*Terms and conditions apply
Mortgage
We checked the information and the developer's representatives confirmed that units in this residential complex can be purchased by using a mortgage.
Property Details
About the house
| 🟧 Tenure | Leasehold |
| 🟧 Height Classification | Mid-rise |
| 🟧 Quality Classification | High-end |
| 🟧 Number of floors | 8 |
| 🟧 Number of units | 78 |
| 🟧 Amenities | The large double height atrium, Landscape garden |
| 🟧 Number of buildings | 1 |
| 🟧 Off-plan property | Yes |
| 🟧 Property Type | Apartments |
| 🟧 Concierge | Yes |
| 🟧 Gym | No |
| 🟧 Swimming Pool | No |
| 🟧 Bicycle Storage | No |
| 🟧 Lift | Yes |
About the units
| 🟧 Windows | Full height windows |
| 🟧 Outside space | Private roof garden and separate balcony in triplex |
| 🟧 Bathroom | Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware, Kaldewei bath’s, Smart controlled showers, Porcelain tiling |
| 🟧 Floor | Porcelain tiling to the kitchen floors and engineered timber to the living areas |
| 🟧 Kitchen | Fitted appliances, including hob, oven, dishwasher and fridge freezer, Quartz worksurfaces and open shelving. |
Property Description
In which area is City Gardens situated?
The City Gardens complex is located in the Castlefield area of Manchester, which offers a variety of establishments, schools and shops for a comfortable modern life. There is a wide range of grocery stores near the complex, ranging from small shops to supermarkets. If you are looking for a relaxing pub in an atmospheric setting, check out some of the local establishments such as Binary Bar and Grill, Bricklayers Arms or Dukes 92. Residents with children can choose from a variety of excellent local educational institutions. St George's Park or Hulme Park offers excellent outdoor recreation opportunities. There are playgrounds, charming alleys and lots of greenery. For a more cultural experience, visit Castlefield Gallery or Saul Hay Gallery. Getting around Manchester is easy as bus and tram stops as well as Deansgate and Manchester Oxford Road train stations are close to City Gardens.
What is around?
- Nurseries/Education: Castlefield Campus (6 min), Rolls Crescent Primary School (16 min), Manchester Federation of EBSD Schools (9 min), Saint Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School (10 min), St Alphonsus Primary School (16 min), Bright Horizons Trafford Nursery and Preschool (15 min).
- Shopping: Morrisons Daily (1 min), Castlefield General Store (6 min), Premier Happy Shopper (13 min), Best-one (14 min), Co-op Food (6 min), Big Saver Convenience Store (16 min).
- Medical Facilities: St Lawrence Pharmacy (11 min), Manor Pharmacy (16 min), Lance Burn Medical Centre (39 min), Salford Medical Centre (43 min), Langworthy Medical Practice (41 min), Pendleton Medical Centre (41 min).
- Café/Restaurants: The Banyan Tree (2 min), Binary Bar and Grill Manchester (2 min), Prestige Kitchen Hulme (4 min), The Wharf (8 min), Bricklayers Arms (9 min), Dukes 92 (12 min).
- Entertainment: St George's Park Playground (12 min), Saul Hay Gallery (12 min), Hulme Park Skatepark (12 min), Basketball court (12 min), Z-arts (14 min), Castlefield Gallery (10 min).
- Others: New Hope Fellowship Church (6 min), St. Georges Park (6 min), Train CrossFit Manchester (2 min), Hulme Park (12 min).
What are the technical features of the complex?
City Gardens is an 8-storey comfortable residential complex built in a contemporary style. It consists of two blocks, with each of them decorated with bricks of different colours. One block is dark grey, and the other is red. The red block is the front part of the residential complex. It contains a lot of arched floor-to-ceiling windows while the highest floor provides a range of narrow windows. The dark grey block represents the back part of City Gardens and offers many balconies with latticed railings. The roof of the complex is flat.
Which amenities are on the territory?
On the ground floor of the building, there is a luxury lobby where residents can use the concierge service. The complex is equipped with lifts taking passengers to all floors. The City Gardens residential building offers a sizable double-height atrium and a landscaped garden where residents can relax and communicate with friends.
What are the available forms of transport?
- Bus Stop: 255, X50 (2 min), 720 (3 min), 33 (7 min).
- Tram Stop: Cornbrook (9 min), Deansgate-Castlefield (11 min).
- Railway Station: Deansgate (10 min), Manchester Oxford Road (20 min).
- Road Access: Chester Road, A56, Deansgate Interchange, Mancunian Way, Ring Road, Egerton Street.
- Airport: TM3 Airports (22 min).
- Car Rental: Best-Price-Car-Hire (18 min), Stressfreecarrental.com LTD (22 min).
- Bicycle Rental: Brompton Bike Hire (28 min), Manchester Bike Hire (20 min).
- Others: Manchester Minibuses (12 min), Manchester Airport Taxi (12 min), STS Cars Ltd (12 min).
What type of units are for sale?
City Gardens includes modern 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. Also, the exclusive triplexes occupy the top three floors with their own private terraces. Each unit provides full-height windows. The kitchens are equipped with fitted appliances, including an oven, dishwasher and fridge, as well as quartz workspaces. The bathrooms come with Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware, Kaldewei bathtubs and smart controlled showers.
About the developer
The history of DeTrafford began in 2008, when its founder Gary Jackson, having gained vast experience in real estate and construction, decided to set up his own company. Thus, he wanted to embody his ideas and vision. Since then, the company's primary goal has been to build sustainable homes in Manchester, one of the UK's most exciting cities. In addition to buildings, the DeTrafford team creates great and thriving communities. Korter presents all the developer's current projects, where you can buy quality housing. This list includes St George's Gardens, Sky Gardens, No1 Castlefield, City Gardens and more. More information about DeTrafford is available on the main website of the company.
