The Hive, Manchester
Office
Fitted, Managed, Flex
Description
The Hive is a unique Grade A office building in the heart of Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter.
The Hive has recently undergone a comprehensive refurbishment, celebrating its distinctive architectural design while adding state-of-the-art amenities and enhancing environmental performance.
The ground floor offers an upgraded reception and business lounge, alongside extensive new cycle storage and changing facilities. The building’s lobbies, communal WCs, and office suites have also been refurbished to a premium standard.
Available now are fitted suites from 1,500 sq ft to 4,500 sq ft.
Flexible suites are managed by x+why on the ground, first and second floors.
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Key features
- The Hive benefits from a new restaurant in the Arcade and a new deli linking to reception, both operated by Manchester’s best for building occupiers to enjoy.
- Facilities include sustainable bicycle storage, electric bike charging stations and a cycle repair station.
- There are 56 lockers, a dedicated drying room, a vanity area with hairdryers and an iron, and six showers including an accessible facility and WC.
Location
The Hive, 47-51 Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1FN
The Hive is situated in the heart of Manchester's thriving Northern Quarter, which is known for its independent shops, cafes, bars, clubs, art galleries and restaurants.
Transport links
By train
The Hive is a two-minute walk from Piccadilly Station and five minutes from the Metrolink.
By air
Manchester Airport is just 22 minutes by car and 30 minutes by train from The Hive.
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Sustainability at The Hive
The Hive is one of Manchester’s greenest and most energy-efficient buildings.
It has earned an EPC A rating for its refurbished office suites and received the prestigious BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating—an industry benchmark for efficiency, building design, management, and sustainability.
The building’s impressive green credentials are supported by several sustainable features, including:
- Energy procured from renewable sources
- Promotion of sustainable transport with a spacious, secure internal bike storage area, along with showers and a drying room, all included in the refurbishment
- Water-saving measures including self-closing taps, leak detection systems, and low-flow fixtures
- Energy-efficient utilities, including Wessex modular condensing boilers—the latest technology in heating
- A smart lighting system with intelligent zone control, presence detection, and daylight dimming to reduce energy consumption
- A natural ventilation system that prioritises sustainability by enabling zero-energy cooling
- Comprehensive recycling and environmental management facilities, certified with a ‘Gold Badge’.
Make an enquiry
To book a tour or get more information, please contact:
Edwards – Ed Keany: +44 7734 229 202 - ekeany@edwardsprop.com
OBI – Andrew Cowell: +44 7584 990 976 - acowell@obiproperty.co.uk
Savills – Dan Barnes: +447870 186 410 - dbarnes@savills.com
Learn more
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