Didsbury Point is a major mixed-use scheme of approximately 350 houses and apartments, 25,550 sq m (238,000 sq. ft.) of offices and a range of retail and restaurant facilities.
Didsbury Point is an urban extension to the vibrant suburb of South Didsbury, conceived as a landmark development for South Manchester. The site comprises some 13 hectares of redundant Withington General Hospital land, prominently situated in an unrivalled locaton, midway between the City Centre and Airport.
Didsbury Point is a joint venture development by Countryside Properties and Liberty Property Trust. The development embraces and exceeds the sustainability principles set out by the local authority, with all homes being assessed against the BREEAM environmental assessment standard, and achieved at least a 'Good' rating, and all commercial buildings designed to achieve a 'Very Good' rating.
The iCO Business Community comprises a campus of architecturally striking headquarters office buildings to compliment the contemporary new homes and apartments. The first phase of office development, iCO 1, has recently been completed and provides a 55,130 sq ft (5122 sq m ) Grade A building with 167 car spaces at the entrance to Didsbury Point. iCO2 provides 40,000 sq ft of accomodation in a prominent location. iCO 3 will provide 3 smaller flexible office buildings of 12,000 sq ft to 16,000 sq ft. iCO 4 and 5 can be combined into one building of circa 100,000 sq ft. For further information visit www.ico-office.com
'South' and 'The Village', the completed residential elements at Didsbury Point, feature highly contemporary buildings, designed by leading architects Calder Peel. Each of the new homes has individual characteristics and finishes which contribute towards creating a unique and varied street scene. Many of the homes benefit from large flexible living areas that together with extensive glazing, accentuates the space within the properties. In addition, generous balconies and terraces to the apartments and houses offer the advantage of low maintenance outdoor space.
South at Didsbury Point has won four awards for design excellence including a Building for Life Silver Standard, as well as awards for considerate construction and build quality.
To supplement the existing habitat and vegetation, extensive planting of semi-mature trees was undertaken and an "urban park" has been created. The completed landscaping is designed to provide green corridors for wildlife linking the Urban Park to Paupers Wood.
Soil reclamation and protection of existing trees and woodland during the construction process are key features of the development. Indeed, this approach to environmental best practice was recognised when the Group and its principal contractor Birse Construction were awarded a Crystal Green Apple National Award at the annual "Green Apple Environmental Awards 2003".
Information correct as at 13/05/2008