FIRST LOOK: Take a peek inside Manchester’s rescued and transformed Victorian warehouses

New images have revealed the incredible transformation inside two of Manchester’s Grade-II listed Victorian shipping warehouses that were once destined for demolition.

Despite once being two of the most recognised buildings in the city, Minshull Warehouse and Minto & Turner were almost destroyed after being abandoned and left to stand derelict for decades.

But now, after being listed for their historical significance, they’ve been given an eclectic new lease of life courtesy of property developers HBD & CAPITAL&CENTRIC, who have transformed the buildings into swanky new apartments located in the upcoming neighbourhood KAMPUS.

KAMPUS

KAMPUS

The loft-style apartments – which are now available to rent, by the way – have retained many of the buildings’ rustic and historic features, including original cast iron columns and indoor exposed brickwork.

The ground floors also feature commercial spaces adorned with items from the buildings’ vast history, including a cast iron hydraulic packing press, an ornate cast iron weighing machine and cast iron maker’s plate, all dating as far back as the 1860s.

Adam Brady at HBD said of the new apartments: “Out of all our plans at KAMPUS, we’re asked the most about the restoration of these Victorian warehouses. There’s something so powerful about them, their former life and the history their bricks hold.

These buildings were once derelict and at real risk of being lost forever. It was so important we took time to sensitively restore them and preserve as many original features for the next generation of Mancunians. These amazing buildings were a key part of Manchester’s industrial history and people now have the chance to call them home.”

KAMPUS

KAMPUS

Residents in the new flats will have access to a private gym with free weights, cardio and core equipment and a yoga studio, as well as a twenty-four hour concierge service. Amenities like dog walking, dry cleaning, a private cinema, lounge, dining room will also be on offer.

KAMPUS, which is located right next to Canal Street in Manchester’s Gay Village and just minutes from Piccadilly Station, has become well known for using a mix of old and new buildings to comprise its community.

The neighbourhood itself has an endless choice of bars, restaurants and events, such as local gems like the General Store, Cornerstone, Nell’s and Bread Flower. And not to mention the newly reborn Little David Street, which runs down the middle of the renovated buildings.

The flats are available to rent now and require no deposit – click here to book a viewing.