Summary -
Apartment 6,Limelight,25 Shrewsbury Street,MANCHESTER,M16 9FZ
M16 9FZ
2 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Ready-made community living for comfortable, low-maintenance retirement.
Over-55s development with extensive onsite community facilities
Chain-free two-bedroom apartment, 738 sq ft, ready to occupy
Master bedroom with en-suite wet room; bright lounge and fitted kitchen
Direct car park access and off-street parking for residents
117 years remaining on lease; leasehold — residential use only
Ground rent/service charge review periods listed as none — verify costs
Wider area classed as very deprived despite very low local crime
Average broadband speeds; excellent mobile signal
This two-bedroom over-55s apartment at Limelight offers a ready-made community lifestyle in central Manchester, ideal for downsizers seeking social facilities and ground-floor convenience. The property features a bright lounge open to a modern fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms with a master en-suite wet room, and direct access from the car park. Onsite amenities include a hair salon, cafeteria, library, optician, laundrette, medical services, chemist, fitness classes, residents’ lounge, roof garden and a visitor guest apartment.
Practical advantages include off-street parking, video intercom entry, free guest Wi‑Fi access and 117 years remaining on the lease. The apartment is chain free and ready for immediate occupation, with a manageable 738 sq ft layout finished to a modern standard that suits low-maintenance living.
Important matters to note: the property is leasehold and sold for residential occupation only — it may not be purchased for rental investment. Ground rent and service charge review periods are listed as none, but prospective buyers should verify ongoing service charge levels and any site-specific rules. Broadband speeds are average locally and the wider area shows high deprivation despite very low crime rates.
Overall, Limelight is best for buyers aged 55+ who prioritise community facilities, on‑site support and a social setting over private, secluded countryside living. If you want a ready-to-use apartment with communal amenities and straightforward access, this presents a strong downsizing option in Manchester.
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