CONTENTS ABOUT NORTH CENTRAL 4 THE NORTH S CAPITAL 6 WHY INVEST IN MANCHESTER? 7 WHERE IS NORTH CENTRAL 8 ABOUT NOMA 12 THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE 14 TRANSPORT 15 GROUND FLOOR PLANS 16 SPECIFICATION LIST 17 FIRST FLOOR PLANS 18 FLOORS 2-7 PLANS 19 TOP FLOOR PLANS 20 THE TEAM BEHIND NORTH CENTRAL 22 2 3
ABOUT NORTH CENTRAL North Central is a luxury new build apartment complex consisting of 64 high end residences, with commercial development space on the ground floor. The scheme, based in the heart of Manchester city centre, sits at the entrance to the new 800m NOMA redevelopment project, just across the road from the iconic One Angel Square, headquarters of the Cooperative Group and the 142m centre piece of the new district. Castlefield MediaCity North Central 4 5
THE NORTH S CAPITAL WHY INVEST IN MANCHESTER? Manchester has long been regarded as the UK s 2nd city a melting pot of business and industry mixed with an innovative art, musical and cultural scene. With an ever growing young population, the city is predicted to continue thriving economically, as the epicentre of the Northern Powerhouse. In the midst of a massive inner-city regeneration programme, Manchester is attracting more foreign investment than any other city in the UK outside of London. The UK s sporting capital is now internationally recognised and viewed by both big business and residents as a true northern metropolis. Salford Quays Manchester attracts more investment than any other UK city outside of London. In the final quarter of 2015, Chancellor George Osborne announced investment into the 730m Middlewood Locks development by a Chinese consortium; a project to build 2,000 homes on a 24 acre brownfield site in Salford, close to Spinningfields in Manchester. Continuing the trend, China s Gingko Tree Investments consortium invested in the landmark One Angel Square building, the flagship of the NOMA redevelopment project. The city saw the second highest rise in rents in the country, just behind Westminster. With a strong and increasing rental market, plus being ranked second on HSBC s Buy-to-Let Hotspots, it comes as no surprise that it is a popular market for both domestic and international investors. MediaCity One Angel Square, NOMA 6 7
WHERE IS NORTH CENTRAL? Victoria Station - 0.5 miles Shudehill Interchange - 0.2 miles Manchester Arena- 0.5 miles Printworks - 0.4 miles Northern Quarter - 0.4 miles Arndale Centre- 0.5 miles Spinningfields - 1 mile Deansgate Locks - 1.2 miles Oxford Road Station - 1.1 miles Piccadilly Station - 1 mile Situated in the heart of the NOMA district in the city centre, the development benefits from excellent transport links with both Metrolink and mainline train services on its doorstep. The closest Metrolink stop is Shudehill, which is only a two minute walk away. The rapidly expanding cross-city Metrolink service provides quick, direct access to all parts of the city and Manchester Airport. Train services run from the recently redeveloped Victoria Station, again only two minutes walk from North Central. All northern routes are serviced from this interchange, with Manchester s mainline rail services running from Piccadilly Station; a 5 minute journey on the tram, where you can connect to the regional and UK rail network, and get a train to London in just over two hours. Manchester Central Convention Centre The Printworks 8 9
BEETHAM TOWER MANCHESTER CENTRAL PICCADILLY STATION SELFRIDGES HARVEY NICHOLS NORTHERN QUARTER SHUDEHILL INTERCHANGE ARNDALE CENTRE NATIONAL FOOTBALL MUSEUM THE PRINTWORKS VICTORIA STATION MANCHESTER ARENA ONE ANGEL SQUARE 10 11
ABOUT NOMA The NOMA scheme in Manchester city centre is a groundbreaking new district that spans 20 acres and when completed will feature four million square feet of offices, homes, shops and leisure amenities. The first phase of the project was the 142m headquarters for The Co-operative Group, One Angel Square. NOMA will be built at a cost of 800m over 10-15 years and is the largest redevelopment project in the North West of England. Living, breathing, evolving - NOMA is creating a mixed-use location in the centre of the city with real community at its heart. With a mix of uses and places to work, live, visit, shop, eat and be entertained, first and foremost NOMA is about people and creating a place they want to be. the new public square now open, the neighbourhood is taking on a life of its own. Major transport infrastructure investment projects also make up the redevelopment, these include: Refurbishment of Victoria Station Construction of a new viaduct connecting Manchester s Victoria, Oxford Road and Piccadilly Stations, and Salford Central Station, enabling faster, more frequent services to run across the North of England. Further expansion of the Metrolink network Establishment of a cross-city bus network which will include new stops and routes that will bring additional commuters and visitors directly to NOMA and the city centre. One Angel Square Victoria Station Manchester Arena Shudehill Interchange There are already a great collection of businesses and people at NOMA and with 12 13
THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE TRANSPORT The Norther Powerhouse is a proposal to boost economic growth in the north of England by, in particular in the core cities of Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle and predominantly Manchester. the South East through major investment, to support growth of the city and surrounding regions. The biggest ever investment in Britain from China came with the announcement that Beijing Construction Engineering Group would invest 800 million into the Manchester Airport expansion project. The vision for the city centre until 2018 looks to build on the successes of the previous 2009-12 strategy, with a goal for the city centre to be a place to invest, to work, to live, to shop, to enjoy, that brings people together and a place that is easy to travel to for leisure or employment, and to get around once there. According to the strategy the vision is of Manchester as a world class city as competitive as the best international cities across the globe. The strategy looks to root Manchester s position as the main economic hub in the region, and help re-balance the economic dominance of London and 5 minutes Piccadilly 15 minutes Airport Manchester Airport is the third busiest in the UK and the busiest not serving London, as well as a major worldwide logistics hub. The city is served by three major railway stations, with Piccadilly being the busiest and a main terminus for routes to London, Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton, South Wales and Scotland as well as linking cities across the Trans Pennine corridor. The Manchester Metrolink is the largest light rail system in the UK, serving 35 million passenger journeys last year. 14 15
GROUND FLOOR PLANS SPECIFICATIONS LIST KITCHENS Choice of contemporary finish units Brushed steel finish appliances Oven hob and extractor Dishwasher, washer/dryer & fridge/freezer Glass splash back Soft closers to all units and drawers Stainless steel sink and tap Ceramic tiling to floor BATHROOMS White contemporary sanitary ware Chrome brassware Electric shaver point Thermostatic shower over bath Ceramic Tiling to walls and floor Heated towel rail Mirror over washbasin SAFETY AND SECURITY Mains and battery powered smoke detectors Window locks and restrictors to windows ELECTRICAL Electric heating hot water TV aerial point in lounge and all bedrooms Phone socket in lounge area and all bedrooms Brushed chrome switches and sockets to lounge, entrance hall and kitchen areas white to bedrooms and bathrooms DECORATION Matt emulsion plain white ceilings All internal woodwork painted pure white eggshell/ gloss All internal walls painted white vinyl matt except ensuite Ensuite painted in white bathroom paint FLOOR FINISHES Carpet to bedroom floors Wood strip vinyl flooring to living areas Ceramic floor tiling to kitchen and bathroom GENERAL Velfac or similar powder coated aluminium windows Satin chrome effect internal ironmongery Solid timber veneer effect apartment front door Internal doors pre-finished veneer effect timber 10 year insurance-backed build warranty COMMUNAL AREAS Ceramic or Karndean type flooring to entrance Carpet tiles to corridors/stairs GSM based access system linked to mobiles and TV system CCTV to all entrance doors and corridors Suspended grid ceiling to corridors and entrance 16 17
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THE TEAM BEHIND NORTH CENTRAL S T O N E Y C R O F T D E V E L O P M E N T S LIMITED C H E C K M AT E GUARANTEE A S S E T Z CAPITAL C R U D E N GROUP North Central is being developed by Stoneycroft Developments Limited, who own the land unencumbered. They are comprised of a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals who are committed to building the highest quality developments in outstanding locations throughout the UK. The company directors also own MyPad Developments Limited, which has many years experience in the property and construction industry. A boutique property company offering unique developments, Stoneycroft provide a personal service with meticulous attention to detail. Quality is at the forefront of everything they do, with each development treated with a level of individuality and care that can only be achieved by a company with vast experience. North Central is covered by the Government accredited Checkmate scheme. It has been set up to ensure that the buyers of new properties are treated reasonably and consistently throughout the purchase process and post completion defects period and sets out a fair and independent process to resolve any disputes which may arise. North Central is being funded by Assetz Capital. They are the leading UK peer-to-peer business lender for Development, Bridging, Residential Buyto-Let and Trade Finance. They allow private and institutional investors to lend money directly to property developers and small businesses (SMEs). North Central is being contstructed by the Cruden Group, a leading, privately owned, construction, repairs & maintenance, mechanical, electrical and renewable energy contractor operating within North West England. For over half a century, the Cruden name has been synonymous with building quality. They have an outstanding portfolio of completed projects and are very proud that their skills, knowledge and expertise creates value for each client. 22 23
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