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£195,000

Asking price

2 bed flat for sale 185 Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JU

2 beds 1 bath Flat / Apartment

Leasehold

Added on 31/08/2026

About this property

Nestled in the popular Vie Building in Castlefield, this bright and well-presented 2-bedroom apartment would make a fantastic home for a first-time buyer, a couple, a tenant, or anyone looking to enjoy city living in comfort. It comes with a secure allocated parking space and has been freshly painted throughout, with a new water heater and newly fitted oven and hob, so it's ready to move straight in.

Key features

2 double bedrooms
Newly fitted over, hob & water heater
Secure allocated parking included
Gated, well-maintained development
Great opportunity for homeowners or investors
Passed EWS1 form
Secure entry system with fob access
Walking distance to the city centre
Moments away from cafes, restaurants, gyms & supermarkets
Close to Deansgate, Cornbrook & Metrolink stations

Floorplan

Energy performance

C 73

Current

Potential

92+

81-91

81 B

69-80

73 C

55-68

39-54

21-38

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This home is rated band C, scoring 73 out of 100. The average British home is band D. Its certificate says it could reach band B (81) if the improvements it recommends were carried out.

Read from the certificate published with this listing, so it may not be the latest one. Check the government EPC register for the full certificate and its recommendations.

Price guide

This home

£320 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£389 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£247 / sq ft

£320 / sq ft

£516 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£320 per sq ft, below the middle of recent sales in M3 (£247–£516, 10th–90th percentile, 763 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 763 homes sold in M3 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in M3 →

Location

185 Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JU

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Council tax: Band C (Approx £2,306/year)

Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £195,000

£97k £293k

Deposit10% £20,000

£0 £195k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £175,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £39,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Historic sold prices nearby

HM Land Registry sales in M3 4JU. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
Flat 7, 183, Water Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jul 2025	1,044 sq ft £304/sq ft	1,044 sq ft	£304	£317,500
Apartment 171, 185, Water Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Apr 2025	797 sq ft £239/sq ft	797 sq ft	£239	£190,000
Apartment 195, 185, Water Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2025	721 sq ft £291/sq ft	721 sq ft	£291	£210,000
Apartment 173, 185, Water Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Feb 2025	667 sq ft £288/sq ft	667 sq ft	£288	£192,000
Apartment 178, 185, Water Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jan 2025	603 sq ft £373/sq ft	603 sq ft	£373	£225,000
Apartment 205, 185, Water Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2024	646 sq ft £328/sq ft	646 sq ft	£328	£212,000
Apartment 208, 185, Water Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Sept 2024	560 sq ft £388/sq ft	560 sq ft	£388	£217,050
Flat 2, 183, Water Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Apr 2024	1,098 sq ft £273/sq ft	1,098 sq ft	£273	£300,000