The scheme has imposing electric gates with a sweeping block paved driveway, surrounded by over 3.5 acres of ‘maintenance free’ beautifully landscaped gardens, complete with mature trees, usually only the preserve of regal estates and palaces. Bonhomie Court comprises 22 apartments with a traditional appearance, yet with interesting features such as large Elizabethan-style chimneys, a clock tower and rustic carports, with matching lockable bike stores.

Apartments really have that ‘wow’ factor, with every principal reception room opening onto a patio or balcony, and glazed double doors to emphasise space.

In the kitchens, granite work surfaces combined with integrated SMEG appliances set the scene and contrast with the neo classic bathrooms.

For the security conscious, apartments have video entry phones and individual alarms.

There are now only six apartments available for sale, ranging price from £325,000 to £425,000.

GREENQUARTER – SUPERLATIVE LIVING IN AN URBAN VILLAGE

Phase one, due for completion in August 2004 is already completely sold out and many of the apartments in the second phase, Masson House, have sold off-plan before even a brick has been laid. Two bedroom apartments are available in Masson House from £171,000.

Greenquarter will be a catalyst for an historic corner of the city, turning a brown field site into a true urban village, with almost 1,500 high quality one and two bedroom apartments, supported by a huge commercial development and a 10-storey hotel.
Andrew Brady, Crosby Homes’ Regional Chairman, said: “This is the largest and most exciting project Crosby Homes has ever undertaken and represents a momentous landmark in the regeneration of Manchester. Over the next five years we will be creating an entirely new prospect from a once-derelict wasteland and, in so doing, opening up a wealth of opportunities for people to live in what will become one of the most thriving and enviable residential areas of the city.

“This is urban renaissance at its finest. We have been progressing this scheme for more than two years now, in order to create a sustainable, high-impact, well-planned development that offers buyers, investors, and businesses everything they desire.”
The public garden at the heart of Greenquarter makes it a new style of development for Manchester. The garden will run north to south, linking Lord Street with the commercial development and hotel by a tree-lined avenue, flanked by lawns and large, semi-mature trees. Raised timber decking with hidden lighting will provide informal seating areas.

Ed Lister of landscape architects the Planit Group, said: “There isn’t another residential site like this anywhere in Manchester.

The majority of schemes this size are surrounded by hard space but Crosby asked us to create a green oasis within the residential environment.”

ELEGANT VICTORIAN SCHOOL CONVERSION IN SW8

‘Full Heights’, located on Thackeray Road, is now available for sale.

The one, two and three bedroom homes, ranging from 725sq ft to 2,578sq ft, have been created from the conversion of Thackeray School which comprised three buildings.

Built between 1876 and 1910, the elegant buildings are superb examples of a classic ‘London School Board’ design with the classrooms arranged around a central hall.

Since the school closed in the 1980s, the three buildings have had a variety of commercial uses.

They have now been converted into superior apartments designed by leading London architects, Paul Brookes.

Accessed through a gated entrance, each of the three buildings in the former school complex are surrounded by landscaped garden areas.

The residents at Full Heights will also benefit from a 24 hour porter, secure private parking and 24 hour CCTV.

Some of the internal features of these contemporary homes include stylish fully fitted Leicht kitchens with solid granite work surfaces and integrated appliances, maple wood flooring and Italian lighting.

The apartments have been designed to incorporate state-of-the-art home entertainment systems including CAT-5 computer/home entertainment cabling and satellite television.

Nearby, Battersea Park offers a number of attractive walks, gardens, sports facilities and an art gallery, as well as a zoo and a boating lake.

The area also offers a number of high quality restaurants, bars and cafes.

These luxurious apartments at Full Heights are now available for sale priced from £575,000 for a two bedroom apartment.