Three years ago the Engine House - part of the historic Linotype Works building in Broadheath - was earmarked for demolition.
But it was saved when a successful application was made to Historic England to grant it Grade II listed status.
Now the Engine House will be reborn this weekend with the launch of 18 apartments that have been carefully constructed within the original site.
Shelbourne Estates, part of the Morris Homes Group, has worked with conservation experts to ensure that many of the original elements have been retained or replicated.
The two-bed apartments, all of which come equipped with allocated parking spaces, are named after popular typefaces in homage to the Engine House’s original use and include Aptos and Tahoma.
Established in 1896 on a 30-acre site next to the Bridgewater Canal, the Linotype was a revolutionary printing machine that could produce an entire line of metal type at once, hence the name line-o’-type.
The Engine House and chimney base was built by the Linotype Company in 1897 to manufacture the specialist typesetting machinery.
At the height of the company's success, it employed over 10,000 people and supplied machines to 63 countries.
The new apartments, which launch this weekend, come with an off-plan price starting at £283,750.
Garry Goodwin, Group Planning and Design Director at Shelbourne Estates, said the development had been "sensitively designed".
He said: “Our aim with was to restore the Linoworks Factory, retaining its personality and unique aesthetic while also offering the benefits and energy efficiency of newbuild living that people have come to know and love.
“Through a long-term partnership with Trafford City Council Planners, we have created a beautiful and sensitively designed development. Linoworks Factory is sympathetic to its surroundings and offers apartments that are bursting with personality on the outside, and offer luxury, spacious high spec homes inside.
“Homebuyers in Altrincham have the opportunity to buy a piece of rich history with these new apartments and we are expecting them to be snapped up very quickly.”
Rachel MacCutchan, Sales Director, Shelbourne Estates said: “We have had a huge amount of interest in the upcoming release of apartments at The Engine House at Egerton Park. It’s the perfect blend of modern, new-build living – while being nestled in the stunning, original setting of the historic Linoworks Factory.
“I would urge anyone with an interest in snapping up one of these homes to attend our launch weekend and speak with the sales team about the range of apartment-styles available.”
To book a viewing this weekend, call 0161 928 2761.
