Linear Living has completed the first phase of its £34 million Trafford Gardens project on Talbot Road, marking a key milestone in the transformation of the Trafford Civic Quarter.

The initial stage, finished earlier this month, has delivered 33 affordable homes, all of which have been purchased by Salford-based housing association Irwell Valley Homes. The properties will be offered to residents on a rent-to-buy basis, supporting local demand for accessible housing.

Work is already underway on phase two, which will deliver a further 116 homes for private sale, with prices starting from £220,000. The wider scheme, set for completion in late 2025, will ultimately provide a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments spread across a 13-storey block. Residents will also benefit from shared amenities, including a rooftop garden and a private courtyard.

Located just 300 metres from both Old Trafford and Trafford Bar Metrolink stops, Trafford Gardens offers strong connectivity to Manchester city centre, a key factor in its appeal to both buyers and renters. The project forms part of the Trafford Civic Quarter masterplan, which seeks to regenerate the area surrounding Old Trafford Cricket Ground into a vibrant residential community.

The development is being delivered by Linear Design and Construct, an associated company of Linear Living, with support from Peak Properties as advisor and sales agent. Other key stakeholders include Irwell Valley Homes, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Maslow Capital, and JDA Architects.

The site has a complex history: originally launched in 2020 by Investar Property Group with designs by Tim Groom Architects, the scheme stalled when Investar entered administration. Linear Living acquired the site in 2023, breathing new life into the project.

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