First look images of brand new apartments being built in Manchester city centre have now been released.
A former Jobcentre building in Longsight is being converted into 53 high-spec luxury apartment as part of an £8 million scheme.
Named 'Elevate', the apartments are made up of a mix of one, two and three-bed studios with various open-plan layouts, and will be ready and available to rent from spring.
The Jobcentre Plus site on Clarence Road closed in August 2018 to merge with their centre in Rushholme.
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Build-to-rent developer Placefirst set out to transform the vacant building into a ‘thriving residential community' in 2020 after plans were approved by the council.
All apartments will be available for long-term let, with prices starting from £650 per month.
The new apartment scheme has been named 'Elevate' as a big part of renovating the old job centre has been the construction of a new top floor.
The rooftop extension is made up of eight apartments providing stunning views of the city skyline.
In addition to the rooftop extension, the entire building has been redesigned to create a range of swanky new homes with multiple layouts.
Residents of ground-floor apartments will have the luxury of private entrances and dual aspects with windows at the front and rear.
The first look images of the apartments' interiors reveal stylish homes that have been created with the modern, millennial renter in mind.
Every apartment features a high-spec kitchen and bathroom, timber effect flooring, plush bedroom carpets and large windows allowing an abundance of natural light.
All apartments will be furnished with plans to include velvet sofas, on-trend dining room furniture and bedroom packs.
Residents at Elevate also get access to a variety of amenities including on site allocated parking, electric car charging points, and a bike store.
Placefirst have worked with Project 3 Architects to repurpose and transform the former job centre, paying close attention to 'sustainability, energy efficiency and modern design.'
Ian Chatburn, customer experience director at Placefirst commented: “We are thrilled to reveal the name and first glimpse of the show apartments at ‘Elevate’, which will bring 53 modern apartments for rent to the market.
"Our vision was to give this former job centre a new lease of life; we have created an exciting apartment scheme with high quality finishes, which our new residents will be proud to call home.
"We are excited to officially launch applications and for the first viewings to start this weekend.
“As a leading build-to-rent provider, Placefirst have a strong track record of creating exciting places for people to live by offering excellent services for all residents to enjoy and sustainable, modern living.
"Elevate is no exception and serves as an example of our commitment to providing best in class homes.”
Applications have now opened and interested renters can now book to view the show apartments.
