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Blueoak kick start largest renovation scheme to date

Blueoak has begun work on its most ambitious project to date, transforming a large 1970’s commercial building into 110 luxury residential apartments.

Alexander House in Stretford has been acquired by the firm and planning secured to remodel and redefine the redundant building, transforming it to become an aspirational living address in one of the regions fastest emerging residential areas.

Work will soon begin to create a combination of one and two bedroom apartments under a build programme of 18 months.

Iain MacLean, Managing Director of Blueoak Estates commented: “This is a huge project for us that will see us upscale our established model considerably. The building is 63,000 square foot and is very much a product of its era, a 1970’s angular, concrete structure. Our aim now is to repurpose Alexander House, reconfigure the floor space and introduce modern features and functionality to make it perfectly suited for the young demographic we believe these homes will appeal to.”

The large, imposing structure sits on the doorstep of Trafford Cricket Ground and University Academy 92. The nearest metrolink tram stop is a two minute walk minute walk and travel into Manchester less than 15 minutes.

Iain added: “This is a brilliant location and is gaining real traction in terms of a place that people want to live with brilliant infrastructure and plenty of excellent places in which to socialise and enjoy.

“The conversion to residential from commercial is very much our sweet spot. We’re excited to be taking on this latest challenge that shifts our aspirations up a gear in terms of size and scale.”

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