Waterside Living Beside MediaCityUK: Furness Quay

There’s a particular kind of calm that comes with living on the water — and at Furness Quay, you get that alongside one of Greater Manchester’s most exciting and fast-evolving neighbourhoods. Overlooking Salford Quays with views stretching towards Old Trafford, this is a development that manages to feel genuinely peaceful while sitting minutes from MediaCityUK’s studios, restaurants and waterfront bars.

Here’s a closer look at the building, the location, and everything within reach if you choose to call Furness Quay home.

About the Development

Furness Quay is a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and duplex townhouses, set directly on the water in the heart of Salford Quays. It’s a development built around the idea of quiet, waterside living without sacrificing convenience — many homes come with private balconies designed to make the most of the quayside views, and every apartment benefits from 999-year leasehold tenure.

Residents also enjoy:

• On-site concierge for everyday assistance
• Exclusive access to a landscaped communal rooftop terrace — a great spot to enjoy with friends, family or neighbours
• High-specification, contemporary interiors throughout
• Strong transport connections into central Manchester and beyond

Whether you’re after a bright one-bedroom apartment for city living or a family-sized townhouse with more space, Furness Quay’s mix of unit types means there’s genuinely something for most stages of life.

The Location: Salford Quays and MediaCityUK

Furness Quay sits right at the centre of one of the North’s most transformed waterfront districts. Salford Quays is home to the BBC and ITV studios at MediaCityUK (yes, this is where Coronation Street is filmed), Salford University, and a genuine mix of culture, sport and leisure that few UK waterside neighbourhoods can match.

Just along the water you’ll find The Lowry — theatre, gallery and outlet shopping all in one — plus the Imperial War Museum North and the wider Quayside MediaCityUK development, home to around 85 outlet stores, a seven-screen cinema and a health and fitness centre. On the last weekend of every month, The Maker’s Market takes over The Lowry Outlet with food, drink, art, design and vintage crafts from local independent traders — well worth timing a weekend around.

Eating and Drinking Around Furness Quay

Salford Quays has quietly built one of Greater Manchester’s most diverse waterfront dining scenes, and it’s all within easy walking distance:

• Kargo MKT — a food hall bringing together around 20 independent kitchens under one roof at Central Bay, from Korean BBQ and bibimbap to Caribbean plates, fried chicken and Vietnamese street food
• Pier Eight, inside The Lowry — modern British dining with seasonal ingredients and waterside views, ideal for a pre-theatre meal or a special occasion
• Banana Tree — Pan-Asian dining spanning Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Japan, right on the Quays
• Nell’s — a New York-inspired pizza joint in MediaCity’s Orange building, complete with karaoke booths, shuffleboard and a heated outdoor terrace
• 11 Central — a microbrewery and bar at Central Bay known for its inventive cocktails and Sunday roasts
• A further spread of restaurants and bars through Quayside MediaCityUK, from Italian and steakhouse dining to family-friendly chains

Whichever direction you head from your front door, there’s a genuinely good spot for dinner, drinks or a lazy weekend brunch by the water.

Getting Around: Connected Without the City Centre Price Tag

Salford Quays is exceptionally well served by public transport, making Furness Quay an easy base whether you work locally or commute into Manchester:

• Metrolink tram — MediaCityUK, Harbour City and Anchorage stops provide frequent services into Manchester city centre in around 15–20 minutes, as well as connections out towards Eccles and the wider tram network
• Bus routes linking Salford Quays with Manchester city centre, Trafford and Old Trafford
• Well-maintained waterside walking and cycling routes connecting through to Trafford Wharf and Manchester city centre via the Bridgewater Canal towpath
• Close proximity to Old Trafford, home to both Manchester United and Lancashire Cricket Club, for match-day residents and visitors alike

Who Lives at Furness Quay?

The variety of apartment and townhouse sizes makes Furness Quay a strong fit for a broad range of buyers and tenants — from professionals working at MediaCityUK or in Manchester city centre, to couples and families wanting more space in a townhouse, through to investors attracted by the area’s continued regeneration and rental demand.

Interested in Furness Quay?

Kingsdene has sales and rental availability across Furness Quay, from one-bedroom apartments to larger duplex townhouses with private balconies and quayside views. Get in touch with our team to arrange a viewing or find out what’s currently available.

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