31 Blackfriars Road, Manchester, M3 7AQ

Studio 4 provides fully furnished contemporary workspace within a stunning fully renovated Victorian building.

The studio is on the first floor of the building, accessed off the secure main foyer and stairway.  The accommodation offers let ready workspace and consists of a large open plan desk area, two full height glazed meeting rooms/private offices, a collaboration/waiting area and a kitchen and breakfast bar.  On the mezzanine gallery above, accessed by a feature spiral staircase, there is extensive breakout and social space.  The studio is carpeted throughout and furnished with electronic rise and fall desking, storage shelving and casual seating. Cat 5 network and small power are installed throughout, and high-speed broadband is readily available.

31 Blackfriars accommodates four self-contained studios, occupied by leading professional consultants. Originally known as ‘Manchester Baths’, the Grade II listed building was sensitively restored and converted to studio workspace by OMI Architects, one of Manchester’s leading designers. OMI is based in the building, alongside PBA Planning Consultants and Landscape Projects. The building refurbishment was awarded a Royal Institute of British Architects Award for design excellence. The interior is unmistakably contemporary yet retains many attractive features of the original Baths building, including double height spaces, exposed roof trusses, high levels of daylight from clerestory windows and exposed brickwork.

The building provides secure bike storage at ground level and shower facilities.  Toilets are on the ground floor and include changing and disabled provision.  The building benefits from 24-hour security and has CCTV / access control to each studio.  Access to the building is available 24hs, 7 days/week.  The heating is gas-fired low-pressure hot water with wall mounted cast iron radiators.  The boiler is exclusive to Studio 4.  Natural ventilation is provided throughout with mechanical extract to the kitchen area. The building is thermally insulated to a high standard and has an EPC rating band B (Very energy efficient).

The adjacent neighbourhood, known as Greengate, has undergone significant regeneration in recent years and is fast becoming one of Manchester’s best kept secrets, attracting residents and creative industries seeking to benefit from the unique City Centre environment Greengate has to offer.  The area is now well established, with its attractive public park, a new High street and dozens of apartment blocks.  This regeneration is complimented by Blackfriars’ attractive terrace of heritage buildings, including Studio 4.  Next door to 31 Blackfriars, is the long-established Manchester Tennis and Racquet Club and around the corner is the Eagle Inn, one of Manchester’s most popular pubs.  Several popular cafes, eateries and bars have now moved into the area and include the Black Friar Restaurant, Leo + Roobs café and the Kallos Café and Wine Bar. There are also several gyms and fitness centres nearby.

Studio 4 is ten minutes’ walk from the extensive amenities offered by Deansgate in Manchester’s city centre.  Metered on-street parking is available on Blackfriars Road and adjacent streets. There are also electric vehicle charge points on Blackfriars Road directly opposite the building.  Whilst benefiting from a City Centre location, the building is also ideally located just off Trinity Way, with easy access to routes in and out of town using the Mancunian Way A57(M) and the M602 motorway. Nearest train stations are Salford Central (10-minute walk) and Victoria (12-minute walk).

Availability

Suite	Size (Sq ft)	Fitted	Furnished	Parking
1st	1,438	Y	Y	N/A