Summary - CHINA HOUSE, 14 FLAT 1 HARTER STREET MANCHESTER M1 6HP
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Characterful two-bedroom conversion in central Manchester, ideal for investors.
Two double bedrooms with re-fitted en-suite and modern family bathroom
Large living room with cast-iron columns and secondary-glazed windows
About 783 sq ft; upper-ground in a 40-flat Victorian conversion
Long lease: 999 years from 2000 (≈979 years remaining)
Service charge above average: £4,841.16 per year (approx £1,000 sinking fund)
Electric room heating and mains-electric fuel — may increase running costs
Grade II listed — preserves character but restricts alterations and repairs
Council Tax Band E; EPC rating C (mid-range energy performance)
Set within China House, a Grade II listed Victorian industrial conversion, this two-bedroom upper-ground apartment combines period character with contemporary styling. Exposed cast-iron columns, large secondary-glazed windows and engineered wood flooring give the living room a loft-like feel, while a re-fitted en-suite and updated bathroom add modern convenience. The property totals around 783 sq ft and benefits from a very long lease and fast local transport links.
For investors, the flat’s central M1 location — minutes from St Peter’s Square, Piccadilly and the NQ — is a strong let-ready proposition in a cosmopolitan, student-heavy neighbourhood. The building comprises around 40 apartments, and residents can apply for nearby parking permits. A 999-year lease from 2000 (c. 979 years remaining) and a modest ground rent provide long-term security.
Buyers should note material costs: an above-average service charge of £4,841.16 per year (around £1,000 to sinking fund) and electric room heaters may lead to higher running costs. The Grade II listed status protects character but can complicate alterations and repairs. Council Tax sits at Band E and the EPC is C, so energy performance is mid-range.
Overall this is a characterful central apartment with solid rental appeal and long-term tenure; it suits buyers seeking a low-management investment or a city-base with distinctive period features, provided they accept listed-building constraints and higher service charges.
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