Top-floor two-bedroom with balcony and canal/landscaped views
Open-plan living/kitchen with upgraded central island
Principal bedroom with ensuite; Jack-and-Jill bathroom serves rest
Immaculately presented; quality integrated appliances included
EWS1 form available (B1 rating); EPC rating B
Long lease (~991 years) reduces leasehold risk
Service charge circa £2,786/year; ground rent about £325/year
Compact footprint (approx 549 sq ft); modest room sizes
Top-floor two-bedroom apartment in the popular Middlewood Locks development, ideal for a first-time buyer or investor seeking low-maintenance city living. The open-plan living/kitchen with a central island opens onto a pleasant balcony, giving usable outdoor space and canal/landscaped views. The principal bedroom has an ensuite and the second bedroom shares a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The flat is immaculately presented with neutral, contemporary finishes throughout.
Practical details support purchase confidence: an EWS1 form is available with a B1 rating and the EPC is B. The lease is long (approximately 991 years remaining), reducing short-term lease concerns. Transport links are excellent and Manchester city centre/Spinningfields is about a ten-minute walk, making the location convenient for work, leisure, and rental demand.
Be aware of running costs and local context. The service charge is circa £2,786 per year and ground rent is around £325 annually; main heating is provided via a community scheme which may affect control and costs. The apartment is compact at about 549 sq ft — well specified but modest in scale — and sits within a very deprived wider area and a cosmopolitan student neighbourhood, which could influence resale or rental profile.
Overall this is a well-presented, contemporary city-centre apartment that offers easy access to central Manchester and strong rental/commuter appeal. It suits buyers wanting a ready-to-move-in, low-upkeep home or investors seeking a centrally located, modern two-bed with balcony and long lease.
