The Redbricks, Hulme, Manchester

Set within The Redbricks - a distinctive collection of purpose-built Art Deco apartments constructed in the late 1940s - this first-floor, two-bedroom home sits quietly on the edge of Hulme, just moments from Manchester city centre. Arranged across three parallel streets, the estate is defined by its green spaces and enduring sense of community.

Developed in the post-war years and later shaped by Hulme’s regeneration, The Redbricks has long been recognised not only for its architecture, but for the collective spirit of its residents. Today, it offers a rare balance: a calm, residential atmosphere with strong community roots, set within walking distance of the city’s commercial and cultural core, alongside Hulme’s food, café, and cultural offering.

The Space

Set on the first floor, the apartment sits level with the mature trees that line the avenue, with permit parking on the street below.

The front door opens into a hallway where the plan unfolds simply. A cloak area to one side offers everyday storage, while the main living space lies ahead, the kitchen and bathroom to the left, and both bedrooms to the right. A glazed panel sits above one of the bedroom doors, carrying borrowed light into the hall.

The living and dining room sits furthest from the entrance, facing west, where a glazed door and window take up most of one wall and open onto a balcony overlooking the communal gardens. It is currently arranged with the dining table beneath the window and a pendant light suspended above, the remainder of the room given over to living space.

Alongside, the kitchen is a galley, running between facing worktops with a second door onto the balcony at the far end. Red quarry tiles cover the floor, referencing the building's mid-century origins, while cabinetry follows an individual timber design - birch-faced units, butcher-block worktops, and a run of built-in storage, with an induction hob and integrated oven. Open shelving is recessed into the original casings, coves and further shelving have been added over time, and white metro tiles form the splashback throughout.

The bathroom is cleanly finished, with a bath and overhead shower wrapped in white metro tiles.

Both bedrooms face east, taking the morning light across the trees. The principal offers built-in shelving concealed behind a curtain, with painted tiled flooring underfoot and original tiled window sills. The second bedroom carries the same tiled sills and painted floors.

The Area

Hulme is a neighbourhood defined by its sense of place, long associated with creativity, community action, and regeneration. Offering green space, independent culture, and strong connections to the city centre.

Hulme Park sits close by, providing open green space, walking routes, play areas, and year-round community events. The Hulme Community Garden Centre - founded by local residents - offers a peaceful hub for gardening, workshops, and café culture, while nearby independents such as The Teatime Collective add to the local food and drink scene.

Cultural venues including Z-arts - a dedicated arts centre for children and families - and NIAMOS at the Nia Centre reflect Hulme’s long-standing connection to the arts, music, and grassroots creativity. The Nia Centre offers a place for learning, making, and performance. Everyday amenities can be found along Hulme High Street and at Hulme Retail Park, and local favourites such as Kim’s Kitchen & Bar are close at hand.

Deansgate and Spinningfields are both within walking distance, placing some of Manchester’s best dining, shopping, and nightlife nearby. 

Deansgate Train Station and Deansgate-Castlefield Tram Stop are around a 13-minute walk away, while Manchester Oxford Road Station can be reached in approximately 15 minutes on foot. Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria stations are both accessible within a 30-minute walk, offering wider regional and national connections. The M56, M60, and M62 motorways are easily reached, and Manchester Airport is around a 25-minute journey by car or train.