The 375-home ‘Castle Irwell’ scheme in Salford has completed from developer Salboy Group.
The scheme launched in in November 2020 after Salboy took ownership of the site of the Manchester Racecourse, known for horse racing.
The site has a gross development value of £110m, while Castle Irwell was fully sold out and 98% of homes were already occupied. The remaining residents are expected to move in over Christmas.
Made up of 375 new homes, Castle Irwell is targeted at Manchester and Salford’s young professionals, students and young families. Buyers have a choice of 2, 3 and 4-bed houses, with nine types of houses to choose from.
Simon Ismail, managing director of Salboy, said: “Manchester Racecourse holds deep significance for the Salboy team. Many of us grew up nearby and love the history and stories that surround it.
“Charged with transforming the site into a place where people want to live and build families was a huge honour and responsibility.
“I am, once again, delighted to turn over the keys to our scheme’s new residents on time and on budget. We look forward to seeing how this pocket of Salford develops and adds value to the local community.”
Salboy partnered with Domis Construction and Wright Landscapes, as Castle Irwell is constructed around three-acres of appealing public realm areas.
The river that runs through the site has been adapted with walking trails and play areas, while there are solar panels on all the roofs.
