Roper Court, Ancoats, Manchester

Located within Manchester’s Ancoats Conservation Area, this three-bedroom duplex apartment forms part of a sensitive restoration of the former German Warehouse - once a working mill at the heart of local industry. Reimagined by OMI Architects, the development blends historical texture with contemporary form. Gabled frontages echo the original architecture, while a series of interlinked buildings create a sense of community within the city.

The Space

The apartment offers a thoughtful layout over the fifth and sixth floor, filled with natural light. Entry is to a hallway with built-in storage on both sides. Beyond, the open-plan kitchen and living space unfolds beneath a double-height pitched ceiling, where multiple skylights draw in light throughout the day. A full-height window and Juliet balcony offers sunset views at the end of the plan, while the kitchen is tucked around the corner - a galley layout with integrated appliances, grey and white cabinetry, wood-effect worktops, and pale yellow paintwork that lifts the space. Large tiled flooring creates a clear distinction between kitchen and living zones.

Also on this level are two bedrooms and the family bathroom. One bedroom features bespoke fitted wardrobes and dressing area, and an en-suite with walk-in shower, grey tiling, and a pocket sliding door that enhances flow and function. The second bedroom, currently used as a nursery, is finished in green with half-wall panelling and includes further built-in storage. The main bathroom offers a bath with an overhead shower surrounded by grey subway tiles. Both bathroom and en suite offer a recessed shelf, fitted mirror and heated towel rails.

A staircase leads to the mezzanine level - open to the living space below and wrapped in pitched ceiling lines with overhead skylights. This bright and versatile space is well-suited to use as an office or reading nook. The principal bedroom sits just beyond, featuring built-in wardrobes and shelving, soft grey carpet underfoot, and the calm character carried throughout the home.

The Area

Ancoats has emerged as one of Manchester’s most vibrant cultural and culinary destinations. Once defined by its mills and waterways, the neighbourhood is now home to an ever-growing collection of independent food and drink spots. Pollen Bakery, just across the canal, serves morning pastries fresh from the oven, while natural wine bar Flawd offers a relaxed perch by the water’s edge. For a sit-down meal, Michelin-starred Mana, neighbourhood favourite Edinburgh Castle, and Rudy’s Pizza are all close by. Just a short walk away, the Northern Quarter hosts Manchester’s live music scene with iconic venues like Band on the Wall and Night & Day. 

Excellent schools, many rated Outstanding by Ofsted, support family life, while the city’s central business, retail, and transport hubs are all easily accessed.

Piccadilly Train Station is just a 10-minute walk away, offering direct routes to London in just two hours. Motorway connections via the M56, M60, and M62, and Manchester International Airport within 25 minutes, ensure connectivity far beyond the city. A number of nearby parking options add to the area’s convenience, with the Ancoats Mobility Hub set to bring further benefits. The hub offers parking, cycle storage, and EV charging, while the new green space, Ancoats Green, joins existing favourites such as Cotton Field Park and Ancoats Marina.