Manchester Goods Yard

in Manchester

Where is ABC situated?

ABC is nestled in Enterprise City, a vibrant area that lies within St. John’s in the very heart of Manchester. Located in the media, tech, and creative cluster, the new complex is surrounded by famous technology companies, creative start-ups, and media production studios. The city centre is also peppered with a wealth of dining options, ranging from high-end restaurants to cosy coffee shops, which will have you spoilt for choice. The cultural facilities within walking distance of ABC include Science and Industry Museum, People's History Museum, Opera House Manchester, and Albert Hall, to name just a few.

The new complex is adjacent to Saint John's Gardens, a lovely park steeped in history and greenery. It occupies the site of a former church and features a memorial, green lawns, and an array of benches. Furthermore, ABC is mere minutes away from the River Irwell and Manchester’s canal network. Residents are welcomed to explore the city’s waterways that hide a few architectural gems.

Every corner of Greater Manchester is easily accessible from the new development’s location. The city centre offers a wide range of transport options, including Metrolink and railway services. The nearest tram stop is just a 9-minute walk away, while it takes only 8 minutes to reach Salford Central, the closest train station to ABC.

What surrounds the complex?

• Nurseries/Education: Screen and Film School Manchester (4 min), St Philip's Primary School (13 min), The Manchester College (2 min), Abbey College Manchester (11 min), Britannia English School (13 min), The School of Journalism (8 min)
• Shopping: M&S Foodhall (2 min), Tesco Express (2 min), Barton Arcade (10 min), Manchester Arndale (14 min), Sainsbury's Local (12 min), Regent Retail Park (16 min)
• Medical Facilities: NHS Nightingale Hospital North West (15 min), Transform Hospital Group (14 min), Fitzroy Surgery Manchester (2 min), The Medical Centre (3 min), Blackfriars Medical Practice (10 min), Samedaydoctor Private GP (6 min)
• Café/Restaurants: The Ivy Spinningfields Manchester (1 min), Bill's Spinningfields Restaurant (3 min), Tattu Restaurant and Bar (3 min), 20 Stories (1 min), The Alchemist Spinningfields (3 min), Fazenda Manchester (2 min)
• Entertainment: The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience (3 min), Great Northern (4 min), Printworks (18 min), Opera House Manchester (1 min), The Bridgewater Hall (10 min), Dog Bowl (14 min)
• Others: Science and Industry Museum (3 min), Manchester Liverpool Road Railway Station (7 min), People's History Museum (6 min), Beetham Tower (7 min)

What are the project features?

ABC consists of 3 buildings with distinctive architecture. Built in 1959, the A building exhibits the clean lines of modernism, overlaid by contemporary details. Rising up to 12 storeys, the structure amazes passersby with its light-coloured façade and generous glazing. The 7-storey B building boasts the sixties’ unique chic, combined with refined modern style. Originally constructed in 1965, the façade features precise geometry in its details. The scheme’s position allows its residents to enjoy panoramic views of the city and St. John’s Garden. The low-rise C building acts almost like a podium for the others. Coming with a new lightbox canopy, the building is versatile and stylish in every way, blending in perfectly with the rest of the development. In addition, the rooftop is crowned with a New York-inspired urban garden.

Which amenities are on the territory?

The new complex offers top-notch workspace suites, co-working spaces, media production suites, and meeting room facilities alongside CoLAB, a shared workspace for those who work from home or look for a place to host a meeting. A collection of inspiring breakout spaces provides a perfect setting to take a break and relax. Another way to recharge is to pop into ABC coffee house, a charming place with a distinctive sixties’ atmosphere. Further benefits of ABC include a pool deck and events dome, coupled with a cinema. As for vehicles facilities, the new development comes with 32 car parking spaces and 128 bicycle spaces.

How to get around?

• Bus Stop: 1 Free Bus, 2 Free Bus (3 min), 33, 33B (5 min), 8, 34, 34A, 36, 37, 38, 50, 51, V1 Vantage, V2 Vantage (5 min)
• Tram Stop: Deansgate-Castlefield (11 min), St Peter's Square (11 min), Exchange Square (17 min), Market Street (19 min)
• Train Station: Deansgate (11 min), Salford Central (8 min), Manchester Oxford Road (16 min), Manchester Victoria (21 min)
• Road Access: Chapel Street, Ring Road
• Airport: Manchester Airport (24 min), Liverpool John Lennon Airport (41 min)
• Heliport: Multi-Storey Children's Hospital The Helipad (9 min), City Airport (Barton) (15 min)
• Car Rental: Best-Price-Car-Hire (8 min), VAN Rental Manchester (12 min), Stressfreecarrental.com (15 min), Rentalcars.com (17 min)
• Bicycle Rental: Manchester Bike Hire (9 min)

What type of apartments are for sale?

The interiors at ABC reflect the sixties’ chic of the exterior. The ceilings range from 3 to 5 metres high. In addition, the buildings boast original terrazzo flooring and steel ironmongery that are accentuated by exposed concrete, rich timber finishes, and classic furniture. Highlighting the clean modernist lines, the angular geometric lighting is seamlessly woven into the interior’s aesthetic. For maximum comfort, ABC is equipped with a temperature-controlled underfloor air conditioning and heating system.

Which developer builds ABC?

Allied London is the developer behind ABC. The London-based property development company was established in 1909. With extensive experience under its belt, Allied London has a vast collection of landmark projects throughout London, Manchester, and Leeds. The company’s expertise lies in residential, office, retail, and leisure sectors. Allied London strives to breathe new life into the schemes it undertakes.

For more details on ABC or Allied London, please visit the official website of the developer.