Avro lofts - Guaranteed to Fly
Final few homes remaining, from £450,000
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Avro is one of Manchester's last untouched Victorian Mills, formerly known as Brownsfield Mill.
Built in 1825 and overlooking the Rochdale Canal, Grade II* Listed, Avro was once home to A.V. Roe & Co., Britain's first aeroplane manufacturer.
At Avro, Urban Splash have created 31 traditional, canal side loft apartments; some of the biggest in Manchester. Set over five floors our one, two and three bedroom lofts range from 829 - 2,600 sq ft, with so many original features, such as: exposed brickwork, cast iron columns, original ceilings and fittings.
Manchester-born inventor Alliot Verdon Roe, founded A V Roe and Company in 1910 at Brownsfield Mill. A.V. Roe and Co, became one of the most successful British aviation companies building iconic Avro marques such as the Avro 504, Lancaster, Lancastrian, and the Vulcan.
Avro is situated in the Northern Quarter, one of the most exciting and culturally vibrant areas of the city and within close proximity to Ancoats, one of Manchester's largest regeneration areas.
Specification
Have a look below to see what is included in a home at Avro.
— High quality interiors with integrated appliances included.
— Access to a residents only private garden.
— En-suites to some homes.
— Private garden areas to some homes.
— Exposed iron work.
— Exposed brick work.
— Large, original windows.
— High speed internet access.
— Private entrance to some homes.
— Exposed timber beams where possible.
— ‘Smart’ heating, hot water and lighting controls.
— Sprinkler system.
— Cycle storage.
Availability
Avro is nearly sold out, with only a limited number of homes remaining. Register your interest below to book a socially distanced viewing.
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Heritage
Brownsfield Mill, first opened in 1825 as a "Room and Power Mill". It offered serviced floor space for rent and enabled entrepreneurial individuals and small companies to get established. Avro is also the only mill in the area to retain its original stair tower and chimney, now thought to be the oldest surviving mill chimney in Manchester, and a significant part of our great city's architectural heritage.
Once upon a time, the firm of H.W. Everard & Co. made elastic men's braces at Brownsfield Mill under the trade name 'Bulls-Eye'. The company belonged to H.V. Roe. His brother, Alliot Verdon Roe was then about to embark on an impressive career in aviation, which would soon see him become the first man to fly in England.

- A.V Roe
- Factory workers
- AVRO biplane transported by horse-drawn cart
- AVRO plane assembly







- A.V Roe
- Factory workers
- AVRO biplane transported by horse-drawn cart
- AVRO plane assembly
Original modern
Lofts aren't new to us, we started developing loft apartments in the centre of Manchester over 25 years ago. From Britannia Mills in Castlefield, to Concert Square in Liverpool; we have pioneered city living in the north of England, reinventing old buildings and creating amazing new homes, workspaces and communities.
We're back working with our old friend, Roger Stephenson, fellow pioneer and architectural legend who helped us transform Smithfield Building in the heart of the Northern Quarter all those years ago.
"As a Manchester Architect, I am honoured to be part of the rebirth of this historic Manchester landmark...
Location
For the love of Ancoats
The area surrounding Avro is home to local heroes, several independent stores offering all that you need. Regeneration in recent years has seen Ancoats' revival, now widely regarded as one of the most buzzing districts in the UK.
It’s one of those areas, unspoiled by commercialism, where locals love to hang out due to the area’s independent creative spirit, offering an eclectic range of food and entertainment away from the tourist throngs.
"Urban Splash is the developer that rescued decaying mills and warehouses, pioneered "loft living" in Britain and transformed industrial wastelands into inner-city property hotspots” - The Sunday Times.
Meet the designer
Stephenson Studio
Established in 1979 by Roger Stephenson OBE, Stephenson Studio is an architectural and urban design practice born in Manchester. They have a long track record of creating inspiring buildings and spaces, and have spent the last 38 years designing the urban renaissance of the North West (some would say they are among the few who started it).