12 Left Bank, Manchester, Greater Manchester
- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Key features
- Council Tax Band E, Leasehold 155 years (less 3 months) from 3 May 2001
- Service charge £1066 Per Quarter
- Ground Rent £200 Per Annum
- Developer to fund remediation works required to obtain an EWS1 pass; no cost to leaseholders
- Open-plan living, dining and kitchen area with integrated appliances
- Private balcony with elevated outlook
- Two bathrooms including en-suite to the principal bedroom
- Fitted wardrobes to both bedrooms for built-in storage
- Excellent transport links including rail and tram services
- Viewing Advised
Description
This well-presented two-bedroom apartment occupies a desirable position within Manchester's sought-after Leftbank development, offering contemporary city centre living with a private balcony, modern interiors and excellent access to a wide range of amenities. Ideally suited to first-time buyers, professionals and investors, the property combines spacious accommodation with a prime location benefiting from ongoing investment and regeneration.
The accommodation opens into a welcoming entrance hallway leading through to a bright and spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. This sociable space is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, with a contemporary fitted kitchen featuring modern units and integrated appliances. Doors open onto a private balcony, providing a pleasant outdoor retreat with elevated views across the surrounding cityscape.
There are two well-proportioned bedrooms, both benefiting from fitted wardrobes offering practical storage solutions. The principal bedroom features its own en-suite shower room, while the additional bathroom comprises a bath with shower over, wash basin and WC. The versatile layout is well suited to professionals, couples or those requiring additional space for home working.
The Leftbank development is undergoing a programme of planned capital improvements aimed at modernising communal facilities and supporting the building's long-term maintenance. These include a comprehensive passenger lift modernisation project, estimated at approximately £2 million across the development, alongside phased balcony maintenance and communal infrastructure upgrades. Building management is also actively progressing fire safety assessments and cladding-related matters, with Section 20 consultations underway for the proposed lift works.
Reserve fund contributions have been increased to help finance these improvements and minimise the need for substantial one-off payments from leaseholders. Following completion of the major projects, reserve contributions and ongoing maintenance costs may reduce, potentially allowing service charges to decrease in future years. Management is also exploring insurance cost reductions and potential developer contributions relating to building safety matters. Any future reductions remain subject to actual costs and management budgets.
The apartment enjoys an excellent position close to Spinningfields, Deansgate and the vibrant St John's cultural quarter, placing an extensive selection of restaurants, cafes, shops, bars and entertainment venues within easy reach. Nearby Aviva Studios, home to Factory International, provides a major cultural attraction, while the Northern Quarter and Manchester's main shopping districts offer further leisure and lifestyle opportunities.
The surrounding Water Street area is also set to benefit from significant regeneration proposals, including new public green spaces, improved pedestrian and cycling routes, and additional residential, retail and commercial facilities. These planned improvements have the potential to further enhance the appeal of this already desirable city centre location, subject to their delivery.
Excellent transport connections are available through nearby rail stations, Metrolink services and convenient road networks, providing access across Greater Manchester and beyond. Riverside walks, Cathedral Gardens, local educational facilities and Manchester's universities further contribute to the area's appeal.
Combining contemporary accommodation, private outdoor space, planned building improvements and an exceptional city centre location, this apartment presents an appealing opportunity for buyers looking to enjoy Manchester's thriving urban lifestyle. Early viewing is highly recommended.
The building is currently subject to remediation works required to achieve a satisfactory EWS1 rating. The original developer, Persimmon Homes Ltd, has confirmed they will undertake and fully fund the necessary works to ensure the building obtains an EWS1 pass. This includes covering all associated professional fees, with no costs to be passed to individual leaseholders.
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This deposit ensures that the property is taken off the market as soon as a sale is agreed. It is then exclusively reserved for you, eliminating gazumping, time wasting and financial loss.
An administration fee of £396 is required in order to draw up an exclusive legally binding contract between the buyer and seller. This gives the buyer exclusive rights to purchase within a pre-agreed timeframe.
Exclusivity
Following the payment of the above amount, Springbok Properties will facilitate a fixed exclusivity period (approximately 12 weeks). During this time, surveys should be arranged and preparations made for the exchange of contracts. The property will be reserved, so there will be no risk of gazumping.
Process
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If you're interested in this property, we urge you to contact us immediately to arrange an early viewing and get the process started. This will help you to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Springbok Properties' innovative Premium Fast Sale Plus is a secure and straightforward way to buy property.
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The details shown on this website are a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract or sales particulars. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, survey, enquiries or otherwise as to their correctness. We have not been able to test any of the building service installations and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check them before entering into any commitment. Further, any reference to, or use of any part of the properties is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. All photographs shown are indicative and cannot be guaranteed to represent the complete interior scheme or items included in the sale. No person in our employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
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The price given is a marketing price and not an indication of the property's market value. The vendor like any seller is looking to achieve the maximum price possible. Hence, by making an enquiry on this property, you recognise and understand that this property is strictly offers in excess of the marketing price provided.
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AML REGULATIONS & PROOF OF FUNDING: Any proposed purchasers will be asked to provide identification and proof of funding before any offer is accepted. We would appreciate your co-operation with this to ensure there are no delays in agreeing the sale.
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