Cotton Square is an exciting development of 23 apartments and townhouses in the heart of Ancoats, Manchester’s most dynamic and developing area.

Cotton Square offers a unique opportunity to own a distinctive design led home, fusing cool industrial design with light airy spaces and roof terraces. Not only attention to materials, but also an obsession with providing style and individuality are an integral part of the Cotton Square vision.

With a growing collection of restaurants, bars, amenities and cultural and leisure attractions, the location in the heart of Ancoats is unrivalled by the quality of living offered. For the city dweller or for families with young children – New Islington Free School is minutes away – Cotton Square is an opportunity not to be missed.

The vibrant area of Ancoats is fast emerging as the cool, artsy quarter with an entrepreneurial spirit amongst the independent boutiques and specialist retailers.

‘Breakingthetraditionalgentrificationmold, much of the evolution in these neighborhoods hasn’t fallen into the hands of the big brands.’ New York Times, 27th September 2016.

Cotton Square is located in the beating heart of Ancoats urban village, adjacent to Cutting Room Square. The area is blossoming into a destination for artisan restaurants and bars, specialist food retailers and a cultural hotspot. Hallé St Peter’s, Hope Mill Theatre and AWOL creative studios are within a short stroll.

There is a real urban village feel, with community events taking place on a regular basis within Cutting Room Square.

Welcome to Ancoats Whilst on the edge of Manchester city centre for work and business, after hours stretch your legs or take to your bicycle for an easy escape along the Ashton Canal, past the urban marina at Cotton Field Park, to the redeveloped Philips Park and world class sportingfacilities at Sportcity and the Etihad Campus. For everyday work outs and fitness classes, there are several leisure clubs within easy walking distance.

All everyday conveniences are taken care of, with supermarkets, delis and convenience stores on your doorstep. The boutiques of the Northern Quarter, high street shopping labels, designer brands and city centre workplaces offer shopping for all tastes and budgets.

Ancoats offers a unique environment in which to raise a family. New Islington Free School is set to move to a brand new building just five minutes walk from Cotton Square and is currently rated ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED.

Transport links are easy across and out of the city: Manchester Piccadilly, Metrolink and bus services at Piccadilly and Shudehill are all within strolling distance.

Shudehill Interchange

Manchester Arena

Manchester Victoria

NOMA

Northern Quarter

Hallé St Peters

New Islington Free School

Ancoats Retail Park

Sportcity

Hope Mill Theatre

Urban Exchange

Manchester Arndale

Central Library

Piccadilly Bus/Tram

Manchester Piccadilly

Gay VillageWalking distances from Cotton Square:

Hallé St Peters 1 minNorthern Quarter 2 mins New Islington Free School 3 mins Urban Exchange 4 minsShudehill Interchange 9 minsPiccadilly Bus / Tram 10 minsNOMA 11 minsManchester Victoria 12 minsArndale 13 minsManchester Piccadilly train station 16 minsManchester Arena 16 minsCentral Library 18 mins

Cotton Square offers a welcoming exterior with consideration given to the exterior first impression. Central to the approach to the townhouses is a secret pedestrian street, inspired by Victorian terraced streets in the area, which is complemented by landscaped urban gardens outside each home.

Entering the apartments is via a grand, soaring atrium incorporating industrial elements of steel and concrete.

Most properties benefit from outdoor living balconies or roof terraces with planted areas, to relax and enjoy the views across the city and beyond.

External fittings

Careful thought has been given to attention to detail of internal fittings and finish at Cotton Square, to create a design led industrial chic look and feel.

Full height doors create a feeling of a grand entrance between rooms, whilst lighting is carefully considered to give an urban yet homely feel.

Internal fittings

Kitchens at Cotton Square are design led yet functional with A rated appliances including dishwasher, hob, oven, fridge freezer and microwave.

Attention to detail is included in the finishes including worksurfaces and a custom build steel shelving system which operates as both storage and a room divider. Sleek LED lighting will highlight and accentuate the kitchen features.

Kitchen specifications

Cotton Square’s sumptuous bathrooms offer a contemporary wet room configuration with walk in showers, frameless glass shower screen, basin and wall hung toilet.

Porcelanosa tiles and contemporary fittings complete the unique signature style.

Bathroom specifications

Living at Cotton Square not only offers eco-friendly features, but could also save you money. Some of the energy efficient features include:

High performance double glazing

Energy efficient appliances

Gas central heating to the townhouses

Electric heating to the apartments

LED lighting

Eco credentialsCotton Square can be customised to create a cool, unique living space with a range of optional extras:

Bespoke kitchen upgrades

Extra electrical sockets

Lighting upgrades

Flooring

Tiling

Fitted wardrobes

Smart home technology Smart Home technology at Cotton Square offers the ability to custom control your heating, appliance usage and lighting to meet your needs, saving you money and offering a convenient way to run your home.

Be yourself

Optional extras

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Cutting Room Square

Cotton Square is set on a first floor podium, above office space and neighbourhood eateries, offering an elevated position above the surrounding area. Apartments are accessed via a private entrance, whilst the townhouses are approached via the ‘secret street,’ complete with landscaped areas.

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The Batik

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment646 sqft

The Batik offers open plan living with large windows giving a light airy feel. These homes feature a design led kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite and family bathroom. The accommodation comprises:

Room Sizes

Open plan lounge/kitchen/diner: 5.57m x 4.31mStore: 1.56m x 0.73mBedroom 1: 3.47m x 2.66mEn-suite: 2.36m x 1.20mBedroom 2: 3.18m x 2.76mFamily bathroom: 2.37m x 1.70m

The Damask

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment657 sqft

The Damask benefits from open plan living with large windows giving a light airy feel. These homes feature a design led kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite and family bathroom. The accommodation comprises:

Room Sizes

Open plan lounge/kitchen/diner: 5.61m x 4.72m (max)Store: 1.10m x 0.91mBedroom 1: 3.40m x 2.74mEn-suite: 2.20m x 1.20mBedroom 2: 3.18m x 3.04mFamily bathroom: 2.20m x 1.70m

The Sateen

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse1,173 sqft

The Sateen has spacious, light airy rooms spread over three floors with separate kitchen and lounge/diner. These homes feature a design led kitchen and master suite with a full bathroom leading to a rooftop terrace overlooking the heart of Ancoats. The accommodation comprises:

Room Sizes Ground floorKitchen: 3.72m x 2.09mLounge/diner : 5.03m x 4.07mCloakroom: 1.58m x 0.92m

First floorBedroom 1: 4.10m (max) x 4.06mBedroom 2: 3.76m x 3.72mFamily bathroom: 1.72m x 1.69m Second floorBedroom 3: 5.15m (max) x 4.06m (max)En-Suite: 2.20m x 1.71m

Rooftop terrace: 11m2

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Third floor

Rooftop terrace

The Jacquard

3 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhouse1,119 - 1,141 sqft

The Jacquard offers light airy rooms spread over three floors with a spacious open plan kitchen/lounge/diner. These homes feature a design led kitchen, two of the bedrooms are en-suite and a rooftop terrace. The accommodation comprises:

Room Sizes

Ground floorKitchen: 3.08m x 2.25m leading toLounge/diner : 5.14m x 4.59m (max)Cloakroom: 1.98m x 0.89m

First floorBedroom 1: 4.58m x 3.15m (max)En-suite: 1.80m x 1.26mBedroom 2: 4.58m x 3.20m (max)Family bathroom: 2.01m x 1.69m

Second floorBedroom 3: 4.59m x 3.15mEn-suite: 2.12m x 1.50m

Rooftop terrace: 13m2

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Third floor

Rooftop terrace

The Penthouse

2 bedroom 2 bathroom penthouse969 sqft

The Penthouse offers a one of a kind property featuring a 180 degree wraparound terrace enjoying panoramic views towards Cutting Room Square, Hallé St Peters and the city beyond. The accommodation comprises an open plan lounge/kitchen/diner with utility room and larger than average bedrooms:

Room Sizes

Open plan lounge/diner : 7.88m x 3.82m, leading toKitchen: 3.42m x 2.59mUtility room: 2.84m x 1.22mBedroom 1: 4.35m (max) x 3.27mEn-suite: 2.35m x 1.2mBedroom 2: 3.83m x 3.22mFamily bathroom: 2.18m x 1.7m

Wraparound terrace: 35m2

Outdoor terrace

The Cutting Room Apartment

A bespoke 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment 1,184 sqft

The Cutting Room Apartment is a bespoke refurbishment of the original cutting room, which gives Cutting Room Square its name. Steeped in history with unique restored industrial features, blended with modern design, the Cutting Room Apartment is a one of a kind home.

There is 1,184 square feet of open plan living with windows to two aspects in the open plan kitchen/lounge/diner.

The Cutting Room Apartment features designer kitchens, utility room, master bedroom with en-suite and family bathroom. The accommodation comprises:

Room Sizes

Open plan lounge/diner : 8.21m (max) x 4.19m, leading toKitchen: 3.55m x 3.49m Utility room: 1.89m x 1.8mBedroom 1: 5.08m x 3.82mEn-suite: 2.04m x 1.2mBedroom 2: 3.74m (max) x 2.94mFamily bathroom: 2.24m x 1.70m

The Cutting Room TownhouseA unique 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom four storey townhouse 1,141 sqft

The Cutting Room townhouse is a very special refurbishment of a historic townhouse tracing roots back to the early 1800s. Fusing a distinctive modern design with historic features, the Cutting Room Townhouse offers 1,141 square feet of living space cleverly designed over four stories.

The property benefits from a large entertaining kitchen/diner, separate lounge peeking into Cutting Room Square, a master bedroom on the top floor and a second bedroom on the lower ground floor, all featuring polished feature walls and a design led kitchen. The accommodation comprises:

Room Sizes

Lower Ground FloorBedroom 2: 3.59m x 3.53mEnsuite: 2.21m x 1.26m

Ground FloorKitchen/diner : 5.3m (max) x 3.84m (max)

First FloorLounge: 4.38m x 3.9m (max)

Second Floor Bedroom 1: 5.41m (max) x 3.66mEn-suite: 2.33m x 1.2m

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How to reserve

£1,000 Reservation fee (£500 for Help to Buy)

Reservation form

Instruct solicitors

Apply for mortgage

Mortgage approval

Exchange of contracts – within 28 days

10% payment of the purchase price upon exchange (5% for Help to Buy)

28 day notice to complete

Finalise legal documents

Completion

Property handover

It is easy to reserve a property at Cotton Square...

…and move into your new home

Help to buy

Owning a home at Cotton Square is easy and affordable with Help to Buy. Whether you are buying your first home or moving up the property ladder Help to Buy could help you own a brand new home at Cotton Square.*

Your new home at Cotton Square can be reserved for just £500, with a 5% deposit.

The Help to Buy Equity Loan provides a 20% interest free loan towards your property, giving you a head start to own your next property and invest in your future.

*Subject to your application meeting Help to Buy conditions.

About First-Step

Our aim at First-Step is simple. To enrich people’s lives by providing an offering designed to bring quality, value and innovation to home buyers. With this approach in mind, it means bringing local communities together. A place depends on the community that lives there, the people who live and work there and wherever possible, we believe in improving things locally which also means longer lasting values to our schemes.

We try to make sure our developments give something back, take less and last longer. It just takes a little bit more imagination, innovation, hard work and creativity.

Our team has significant combined years in the New Homes Housing Sector and understand the importance of working in a diverse society and identifying the Local Neighbourhood and meeting their requirements.

We specialise in bringing design led housing with an environmental emphasis, creating great living spaces with an abundance of natural light, to create unique homes. Working with our partners and our experienced team, we aim to continue to help regenerate metropolitan areas to their former standing by reintroducing a sense of community and belonging through innovative thinking and creativity.

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