Summary - VELVET HOUSE, 60 APARTMENT 22 SACKVILLE STREET MANCHESTER M1 3WE
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Characterful city-centre one-bed with pool, gym and private parking—ideal for investors or professionals.
Period Edwardian building with tall ceilings and large windows
Includes heated pool, gym, private sauna and communal leisure facilities
Secure off-street parking space included
Compact one-bedroom apartment — 431 sq ft (small overall size)
Leasehold with ~90 years remaining; peppercorn ground rent
Service charge c. £3,861 pa (includes water and building insurance)
Electric room heaters and secondary glazing — higher running costs likely
Solid-brick walls assumed uninsulated; energy upgrades may be needed
Set within Velvet House, this one-bedroom apartment pairs Edwardian character with modern communal facilities—heated pool, gym and private sauna—rare for a city-centre flat. The converted 1928 building offers tall ceilings and large windows that give the apartment a spacious feel despite its modest footprint (431 sq ft). A secure off-street parking space and excellent transport links add convenience for commuters and tenants.
The interior is presented in good order with a contemporary fitted kitchen, well-appointed bathroom and tasteful flooring. The flat is operated on electric room heaters and secondary glazing; there is no evidence of cavity wall insulation in the solid brick construction, which may affect running costs. The property is leasehold with about 90 years remaining and an annual service charge of approximately £3,861 (includes water and building insurance).
This apartment suits city professionals looking for a low-maintenance central home or investors seeking tenant demand from students and young professionals in a multicultural, cosmopolitan neighbourhood. Note the borough’s higher deprivation level alongside very low local crime — amenities and transport are strong, but the immediate area is urban rather than leafy.
Important practical points: the heating is electric (no communal gas), glazing is secondary, and the solid brick walls are assumed to be uninsulated — consider potential energy upgrade costs. Lease length and service charge are material factors for buyers and lenders; ground rent is reported as a peppercorn.
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