X1 Chapel Street



X1 Chapel Street is a mixed use development on the corner of Chapel Street and St. Philip's Place. 



The X1 website describes it as, " ... An exclusive new development to add to our student portfolio, X1 Lettings and Students are pleased to announce that we are now taking bookings for September 2015 - X1 Chapel Street's second year running!  This four story building is situated in the revitalised Chapel Street area of Manchester and has great links to the University of Salford, Manchester Metropolitan University and The University of Manchester.  X1 Chapel Street provides high quality student accommodation situated at the heart of the city's historic quarter, and is in close proximity to a vibrant and distinctive collection of shops, cafes and leisure opportunities."

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Some images from the construction phase.






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In the 1840s this had been the site of a timber yard.  You will notice that in those days Chapel Street was known as Bank Parade.