Friends' lasting legacy

Following the unprecedented success of American sitcom Friends, Dandara’s Spectrum development located just off Deansgate, Manchester, is experiencing high levels of interest from home buyers interested in the new Friend’s style apartments known as ‘Concept apartments’.

Dandara, a leading national developer, has recently unveiled the second phase of the highly contemporary Spectrum development, a luxury landmark scheme comprising 580 studio, one and two bedroom apartments, that showcases Dandara’s innovative Concept apartments.

Such was the popularity of Friends that it appears home owners and buyers still aspire to live in a home similar to that of the famed Friends apartment film-set with open plan entrances, a large central living area and panoramic windows. It’s this living concept that Dandara has looked to replicate in its apartments at Spectrum.

Hugh McGuinness, dandara’s UK Sales Director comments: “We’re delighted with the success of our Concept apartments at Spectrum and considering the early demand we’ve experienced, excited at the prospect of further success. Friends commanded a huge UK audience much of which comprised the 25 – 35 age bracket. It’s this young, aspiring audience that we’re targeting.”

He continues: “The removal of the hallway has created a larger and more usable living space and the two double bedrooms are located either side of the living room providing residents with increased privacy. Each bedroom also benefits from an ensuite as the second bedroom has an adjoining privacy door to the master bathroom. This coupled with the full length balcony which spans both bedrooms and living area make the Concept apartments one of the most appealing and attractive living options in the city providing both buyers and investors with great value for money in a prime location.”

Located in the heart of Salford’s Chapel Street regeneration area, this sophisticated development is exactly 475 meters away from the city’s Harvey Nichols and the hustle and bustle of Manchester’s Deansgate. However, juxtaposed to the fast past inner city living that surrounds Spectrum are the development’s beautiful and tranquil landscaped communal gardens.

As soon as you enter the New York style apartments you walk straight into the living space. Here you can relax with open spaces leading to the kitchen where ‘Monica’ style cooks do not have to be shut away in the kitchen.

‘Friendly’ similarities continue with floor to ceiling windows allowing light to flood internal spaces and offering spectacular views of the surrounding city or the beautiful landscaped gardens. Most apartments also boast a full-length balcony, expanding on the living space and providing an area to enjoy outdoor living.

All apartments are finished to the highest specification with contemporary fittings, stainless steel finishes and integrated kitchen appliances. Security is also a top priority at Spectrum with a 24-hour concierge, CCTV and door entry handsets with integrated video link.

One feature that sets these apartments apart from our New York friends are the views and with memories of ‘The Ugly Naked Guy’, this is surely one thing residents at Spectrum could do without!

Prices at Spectrum start from £122,950 for a studio apartment, £134,950 for a one bedroom apartment and £177,950 for a two bedroom apartment, with moving in offers available on selected plots, including a fantastic £99 and move in offer. For more information on Spectrum visit spectrum-manchester.com .

For more information on Dandara’s other projects in the North visit dandara.com.