From pillow to pc in just a few steps

Tue, May 15th 2007, 11:00

For most of us, being able to roll out of bed and straight into the office is something we dream about before the inevitable interruption of the morning alarm clock.

But at Redrow’s iconic Vie development in Manchester, you really could be starting work in your robe and slippers…

After the sell out success of all of Vie’s 207 apartments in just two years, the focus now shifts to two luxurious live/work units that remain for sale on the ground floor of the Irwell building, one of two elements of this V-shaped architecture.

Both live/work units boast frontage onto the River Irwell, for waterside views, while each comprises the ‘work’ space on the ground floor, with an impressive two-bedroom apartment above.

Christine Aitken, sales director for Redrow Homes (Lancashire), says: “Anyone wanting to live/work in the Castlefield conservation area should check out the Vie development. Our live/work apartments offer stylish modern living and working under one roof with high specification interiors.  They’re ideal for a variety of users such as freelance designers, self employed architects, artists or writers – and with the sought after waterfront setting, what a way to spend a working day.”

 
Each of the units is identical and comprises a ground floor office/retail space of 907 square feet, with direct access to the two-bedroom apartment above. Both apartments feature two double bedrooms with an open plan living area, fitted kitchen and a bathroom and laminate maple flooring sweeps through the main living areas of the property. The apartments are a sizeable 778 square feet and each unit comes with parking, an added bonus which usually demands an extra premium in city centre developments. At Vie, it’s all included in the price, with each unit costing £325,000. 

Bordering the River Medlock and the River Irwell in the Castlefield area of the city, Vie is perfectly situated just 10 minutes walk from the attractions of Manchester city centre and is a mere five minutes drive from the M602 for access to the rest of the North West.

For more information about purchasing one of these prestigious live/work units call Jennifer Bennett at Julie Twist Properties on 0161 827 9609 or alternatively Donaldson’s property consultants on 0161 237 7447. To find out more about the development you can visit the Vie website, www.vie.redrow.co.uk.