
Southern Gateway
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What Southern Gateway has to offer
Southern Gateway stretches from Oxford Road to Old Trafford and demonstrates the very best of inner-city living. The area is awash with modern developments and mill conversions that lie just outside the city’s busiest thoroughfares. Most notable is Hacienda apartments that have been rebuilt upon the infamous Hacienda nightclub.
The Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop is your nearest point of access to the Metrolink network and Oxford Road train station is only minutes away with regular connections to Piccadilly. Part of the draw to Southern Gateway is the proximity to Manchester University and MMU campuses that are situated along Oxford road and supplied by a frequent bus service. Southern Gateway has welcomed it’s newest neighbour; a 20-acre multi-use development site known as First Street. From fine bars and restaurants to it’s most eminent focal point HOME; a venue that showcases the very best of contemporary theatre, art and independent cinema.
If that wasn’t enough then Deansgate Locks with it’s infamous and heaving nightlife will be a fun end to a busy week in the city. Southern Gateway is an ideal investment for those who love the hum of city life but also cherish the calm and quality of first-class apartments.
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Developments in Southern Gateway

Deansgate Square, M15 4UH
All towers completed October 2020. South Tower has a total of 496 apartments, It’s the tallest in the square having 64 floors, East Tower has 50 floors, 386 apartments, West Tower 44 floors, 350 apartments and North Tower 37, 276.
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Vita Living Circle
Completed February 2021. Living in one of the 411 apartments that make up this development you’ll benefit from many facilities including a gym, concierge, lounges and it’s pet friendlhttps://mr1.homeflow-assets.co.uk/files/site_asset/image/6567/5800/IMG_0133-700x467.jpgy but the most impressive of all is that your utility bills are included!
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Medlock Place, 30 City Road East, Manchester, M15 4TD
Medlock Place is located on City Road East in the Southern Gateway area of the city centre. This development only has 22 apartments set over 8 floors in total. The majority of apartments have balconies and some include underground parking spaces.
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Axis Tower, Southern Gateway, Manchester, M1 5NZ
Axis Tower is one of the city’s most iconic towers, boasting 28 storeys of uninterrupted views of the city centre. Axis offers 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments plus two bespoke penthouses and has a 24hr concierge service.
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Chorlton Mill, M1 5BY
Chorlton Mill faces Macintosh Mill and these are the largest converted apartments in town. They provide all the traditional character of a conversion but combine modern bathrooms and kitchens.
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The Nile, M15 4TA
The Nile, part of the stylish River City development on City Road East, comprises of 72 apartments located by the river. Minutes from Deansgate, Castlefield and Oxford Road, this area has easy access to the Mancunian Way and all the major transport links.
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The Rhine, M15 4TE
Situated on City Road East this development is a short walk from Deansgate and to a variety of bars, restaurants and great access to the City Centre itself, perfect for anyone working in the City...
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The Ropeworks, M15 4QJ
The Ropeworks development is situated just off Deansgate Locks, making it within easy walking distance to some of Manchester’s best bars & clubs such as Revolution and the Comedy Store.
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The Quadrangle, M1 5QF
The Quadrangle is based on Lower Ormond Street and so is in close proximity to Oxford Road and the centre of Manchester, making it a perfect development for those who want to be just minutes away from Manchester’s bars, clubs and cafes.
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The Green Building
The Green Building is a development focusing on minimising its impact on the environment through the inbuilt features of the building (i.e. solar powered water heating system).
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The Lock, M1 5BD
The Lock is one of Dandara’s many developments within the city. It is designed around the concept of providing large living areas that have style and a luxurious feel.
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The Boatmans, M15 4QF
The Boatmans forms the fourth part of what is known collectively as River City. The apartments here are spacious and modern and provide the perfect space for city living.
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Lockes Yard, M1 5AL
Lockes Yard is a purpose-built development in Macintosh Village. Right in the heart of the city, the development is located just behind Oxford Road train station offering great transport links around and out of the city centre.
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City South, M15 4QD
City South is a large development on City Road East in the Southern Gateway area of the city. There are three blocks in total, A, B & C – and a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.
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W3, Southern Gateway, Manchester, M1 5EB
W3 is one of the city’s most sought-after developments in the city. Located opposite Oxford Road train station its hard to find a more central location than this. The development has nine floors in total and offers one, two and three bedroom apartments.
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Oxford Place, M1 6EY
Refurbished by Park Lane Properties and providing some great living space, Oxford Place provides well planned and substantial apartments set in a popular location on Oxford Road, only a short walk to the Palace Theatre and Oxford Road train station.
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Chepstow House, M1 5JF
Originally built in 1874, Chepstow House was completed in 1874 by Speakman Son & Hickson. This was once the property of Samuel Mendel the so-called “Merchant Prince” of Manchester. Samuel
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Hacienda, M1 5DE
The Hacienda development is known far and wide for being the site of the original Hacienda nightclub which first opened back in 1982. Before it was turned into a club, the Hacienda was a yacht builders shop and warehouse.
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Macintosh Village, M1 5GG
Macintosh Village was built originally by H. H. Birley in the 1900’s to produce rubber. The works was taken over by the Dunlop Company in 1923, and the manufacture of rubber products continued on the site until February 2000.
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Cambridge Mill, M1 5GF
Cambridge Mill is a highly acclaimed conversion situated on Cambridge Street, making it within walking distance to some of Manchester’s most popular venues such as the Palace Theatre and Cloud 23 on Deansgate.
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Lumiere, M15 4QL
The Lumiere development is located on City Road East and within walking distance of the Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink offering great transport links.
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Bridgewater Bank, M1 5JG
Bridgewater Bank is a purpose built development which has a mix of one and two bedroom apartments three floors. Located on the banks of the Bridgewater canal, this development is centrally located with easy access to transport links...
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The Foundry, M15 5TF
The Foundry is positioned between Hulme Street and Chester Street and is perfectly located for access to Oxford Road and Manchester university campuses.
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The Danube, M15 4TF
The Danube is located on City Road East and offers 45 apartments across seven floors. The apartments benefit from having balconies and secure parking spaces.
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River Street, Southern Gateway, Manchester, M1 5BB
River Street is a purpose built development located in the heart of the city centre. Located just off Whitworth Street this development is within a few minutes walk of Manchester Central
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Hill Quays, M15 4QU
Hill Quays is set back from Deansgate in the peace of the Knott Mill area. There are two blocks with a mix of one and two bedroom apartments. Some apartments have balconies and parking spaces included.
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Pearl House, M1 5QG
Pearl House is located just a stone’s throw from Oxford Road and Whitworth Street offering easy access to bars, shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.
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