One Port Street, the long-awaited residential development at the edge of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, has opened with its first apartments now available for rent.
The 32-storey building stands at the gateway to one of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, known for its independent shops, bars, and creative spaces.
Select Property is behind the £195m project, which it describes as its flagship and most premium residential scheme in the UK to date.
Adam Price, CEO at Select Property, said: “One Port St is a major landmark for the city of Manchester, representing everything we believe modern residential living should be: design-led, community-minded and deeply connected to its surroundings and local heritage. One Port St is about redefining what modern rental living can be.
“It’s not just about beautiful apartments – it’s about how people live, connect and experience the city around them. Positioned at the gateway to the Northern Quarter, this is a place shaped by its surroundings and designed for modern city life.
“The Northern Quarter has long been the heart of Manchester’s creativity and culture, and One Port St celebrates that identity and brings something totally new to the area. With apartments now open and available to rent, and residents moving in, this is a big milestone for us and a proud moment for our entire team.”
The building has 477 open-plan apartments, with interiors styled by Select Property’s in-house design team and public spaces enhanced with curated artwork. Residents have access to a range of shared amenities including a 2,000 sq ft swimming pool and spa – the first of its kind in the Northern Quarter – a landscaped urban garden within 22,000 sq ft of public realm, and a large lounge and co-working area centred around a 360-degree firepit.
Wellness facilities include a gym equipped with top-tier Matrix kit, as well as dedicated yoga and barre studios. On the seventh floor, a resident lounge and roof terrace called Paganini’s offers city views, private hire options and a dining room for residents’ occasions. A hidden ‘Hideout’ room, accessed via a concealed door, provides a quieter space for residents.
Alongside the opening, One Port Street has launched a residents’ programme, the One Port St Collective, designed to connect those living there with local partners and curated benefits via a dedicated app.
SimpsonHaugh, the architecture practice behind the design, said in comment: “One Port St presented an opportunity to elevate residential provision in one of Manchester’s most characterful districts, creating a design that mediates between the Northern Quarter and the wider city. Our ambition was to create a building that respects and responds to the Northern Quarter’s rich industrial heritage.
“The result is an elegant landmark development that combines considered design, outstanding amenities, and enhanced public realm to form a welcoming and connected place to live, visit and enjoy. We’re proud to see the building now open and becoming part of the evolving story of this iconic neighbourhood.”
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