One of Manchester's last untouched Victorian Mills
Iconic Avro
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.
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 that plays host to some of the city's most popular food and drink
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Specification
Avro has been designed and finished to exceptional standards.
— 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.
Get in touch
All of our homes are currently sold out at Avro, but we have a number of homes for sale in New Islington and for rent around the Manchester area that may be of interest. Complete the form below and we will be in touch.
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. From local, popular eateries like Street Urchin, Vietnamese eatery 'Nam' and Mediterranean tapas restaurant Canto to wine bar Erst, coffee bar and bakery Trove and cocktail bar Jane Eyre, known for it's unique creations as well as the corner shop with a twist, Ancoats General Store famed for its large selection of independent food and drink as well as fresh coffee and deli sandwiches from Badabing, an Italian-American style sandwich bar. Regeneration in recent years has seen Ancoats' revival, now widely regarded as one of the most buzzing districts in the UK and AVRO's loved neighbours are proof of that.
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).
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