Today (10 July), I ditched the laptop and instead donned steel-toe caps and a hard hat for a behind the scenes peek at One Port Street - an ambitious new luxury development designed to provide high-end accommodation in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.

2025 07 10 One Port Street Build 1 — **The final touches are well underway** Image: One Port Street

The highly anticipated £195 million development is due to open in February 2026, with the affluent residents’ wants and needs at the forefront of the design. From its very own 2000 sq ft swimming pool and jacuzzi to a state-of-the-art gym and a sleek, sophisticated lobby complete with a firepit, the premium facility developed by Select Property blends opulent and industrial design.

CGI of the lobby with 360 firepit Image: One Port Street

2025 07 10 11291 Select Properties Port Street Pool High Res

CGI of the 2000 sq ft pool and lounge area Image: One Port Street

CGI of the state-of-the-art gym Image: One Port Street

The 477 open-plan apartments, set across three buildings, have been created in partnership with prestigious architects SimsponHaugh and feature exposed textures for a refined, boutique finish. There’s a range of one, two and three bed formats available to choose from, including corner builds with views of the city centre and Ancoats.

Rooms feature exposed textures for a refined, boutique finish Image: One Port Street

Rooms feature exposed textures for a refined, boutique finish Image: One Port Street

An urban garden, which contributes to the development’s 22,000 sq ft of public green space, will provide a leafy communal area while residents that make up the One Port Street community will have an array of high-spec indoor and outdoor working and socialising spaces to make use of.

Paganini’s Resident Lounge and Terrace (named after a tavern which stood on Port Street 200 years prior), which sits on the seventh floor of the main building, offers stunning city views, private hire options, and a variety of event spaces.

2025 07 10 11291 Select Properties Port Street V07 Lounge 7 Th Floor High Res

Paganini’s Resident Lounge and Terrace Image: One Port Street

2025 07 10 11291 Select Properties Port Street V06 Lounge 7 Th Floor High Res

Paganini’s Resident Lounge and Terrace Image: One Port Street

Paganini’s Resident Lounge and Terrace Image: One Port Street

Designed to combine the comforts of home with the feeling of a boutique five star hotel, whilst paying homage to the thriving, creative spirit of the Northern Quarter, One Port Street is the flagship of Select Property’s new Prestige Collection, marking a major new milestone for the brand and bringing significant investment into the area.

Ian Simpson, Founder Partner, SimpsonHaugh comments; “One Port Street embodies the rich architectural diversity of Manchester. This development offers more than just a place to live, work, and socialise - it’s a sanctuary within the city’s most creative and lively neighbourhood. It’s a true example of what a sustainable, modern community should be.”

2025 07 10 One Port Street Bts — **Behind the scenes at One Port Street** Image: One Port Street

Adam Price, CEO, at Select Property, comments; “One Port Street is set to be a true landmark for Manchester and represents everything we believe modern residential living should be - design-led, community-minded and connected to its surroundings and local heritage.

“The Northern Quarter has long been the focal point of Manchester’s creativity and culture and this new development takes inspiration from that while bringing something new to the community.

“The response so far has been phenomenal, and as we enter the final phase, we’re proud to be collaborating with local artists and independent businesses to bring the finishing touches to life, ahead of welcoming our first residents. Make sure you join the waitlist to be part of this exciting story.”

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Manchester Confidential (@mcrconfidential)

For more information, or to join the waitlist for rentals, visit oneportst-manchester.com.

One Port Street, 1 Port St, Manchester M1 2EG

Get the latest news to your inbox

Get the latest food & drink news and exclusive offers by email by signing up to our mailing list. This is one of the ways that Confidentials remains free to our readers and by signing up you help support our high quality, impartial and knowledgable writers. Thank you!