From duvet to desk at Redrow’s Vie

Rolling out of bed and into the office is something that most people can only dream of. But at Redrow’s iconic Vie development in Manchester you really could be stepping into the office in your robe and slippers. After the sell-out success of Vie’s 207 apartments the focus now shifts to two practical and well-appointed live/work units that remain for sale in the Irwell building, one of two elements of this v-shaped architecture.

The units, which offer impressive waterside views, are spread over two floors, with 907 square feet of ‘work’ space on the ground floor, linked to the two-bedroom apartment above by an internal staircase.

Christine Aitken, sales director for Redrow Homes (Lancashire), says: “We’re very proud of Vie and the contribution it has made to the Manchester housing stock – it’s transformed what was a redundant brownfield site into the sleek waterside development it is now.

“Our live/work apartments offer stylish modern living and working under one roof with high specification interiors. Quite simply they offer two properties for the price of one – running your business from a live/work property means only one mortgage to pay, one set of utility bills, and so on. There are further savings to be made on commuting costs, not to mention the time saved by getting rid of wasted travel time.

“The units at Vie lend themselves to a number of uses such as a design studio, small sales office or a private consultancy and would suit professionals such as architects, artists or writers – and with the fantastic waterfront views, what a way to spend the working day.”

Each commercial unit features a large double-height glazed frontage overlooking the waterfront.

Both apartments have a laminate floor finish in the halls, kitchens and living areas, and are a sizeable 778 square feet.

They feature two double bedrooms with an open-plan living area and fitted kitchen, containing a black ceramic hob, stainless steel oven and integrated fridge freezer, while the bathroom is fitted with a Porcelanosa contemporary white bathroom suite. Each apartment also comes with free standing washer-dryer.

The apartments have video entry systems and each unit comes with parking, an added bonus, which usually demands an extra premium in city centre developments. At Vie it is all included in the price, with each unit costing £295,000.

Bordering the River Medlock and River Irwell, Vie is prominently situated on Water Street in the vibrant Castlefield area of the city.

Just 10 minutes walk from the city centre and convenient for Deansgate station and GMEX Metrolink, Vie is ideally located for all of the attractions that Manchester has to offer and is a mere five minutes’ drive from the M602 for access to the rest of the north west.

For more information about purchasing one of these prestigious live/work units log on to Redrow.co.uk.