Each building originally contained 63 apartments. Planning consent has recently been granted to add a 5th floor with 9 additional apartments, onto one of the apartment blocks. 223 car spaces are also provided.
Latchford village is within easy walking distance of the site and provides good quality and varied local facilities including; food shops, cafés, schools and healthcare facilities. As a result, the need for regular vehicle travel is reduced. The site is also well served by public transport. Bus routes accessed from Station Road and Knutsford Road provide extensive regular connections to the immediate surrounding area and central Warrington.
A key design feature within each block is the utilisation of a duplex apartment design. Each duplex apartment is designed on 2 storeys. These apartments are accessed from the lower level on the north side of central corridor. The upper level of each apartment extends across the entire width of the building enabling a dual aspect. The Lounge area of each duplex is on the south side of the building. The remaining single level apartments are located along the south side of corridor opposite the lower level of the duplex. This means that the majority of apartments all have lounges which face south with great views across the canal.
Most apartments are designed as dual aspect duplexes, enabling the tenants to receive sunlight into their lounges, and enjoy views over the Manchester ship canal.
Between the apartment blocks is generous areas of landscaping including a play area, and some bike stores. There is direct access from the site onto the Trans Pennine Route (walking and cycle path) which runs alongside the canal. The car parking and bin stores are arranged alongside the north side of the accommodation running parallel with Station Road. The embankment between Station Road and the parking is well planted and provides screening from the road.
The first 2 buildings are now occupied and the final block will be completed later in 2022.
Each building originally contained 63 apartments, Planning consent has recently been granted to add a 5th floor with 9 additional apartments, onto one of the blocks. 223 car spaces are also provided.
Old Station gardens is a high quality development which is a sustainable, welcoming, safe and secure place to live for a new community with its own sense of place along the canal side.
