Gelateria Romana – Presto in Londra!
Lewis Craig are delighted to have been appointed as property advisers to artisan gelato shop operator Gelateria Romana, with the search now on for suitable premises in London for opening Spring 2012.
Established in 1947 in Piazza Ferrari, in the heart of the old city of Rimini, Gelateria Romana was named after the daughter of the founder and first owner.
Still operated to this day by members of the Zucchi family there are currently 28 Gelateria Romana shops in Italy, with 8 others in Spain, Romania, China and Dubai with a further 7 opening in 2012.
For more information, visit www.gelateriaromana.com
To see Gelateria Romana’s London premises requirements click here
We are looking for A1 premises required offering 650 – 950 sq ft.
Locations of interest include Chelsea, Hampstead, Islington, Kensington Church Street, Notting Hill Gate, Richmond, South Kensington and similar profile areas.
Please contact Theo Benedyk tb@lewiscraig.co.uk or Richard Grossman rg@lewiscraig.co.uk with ideas.
It’s time for Meridian Fitness at Greenwich Creekside!
Acting on behalf of our client Telford Homes Plc, Lewis Craig have advised and negotiated on the disposal of part of the commercial space at the prestigious Greenwich Creekside development, SE8. Comprising some 7,600 sq ft, split over ground and mezzanines floors. With views overlooking the Thames towards Canary Wharf, demand for both the residential and commercial space here has been impressive.
Meridian Fitness is a brand new and exciting premium health and fitness operation, utilising state of the art equipment and facilities; the first of its kind the in area.
Managing Director of Meridian Fitness, Fazz Chaudhary comments, “We are very much looking forward to opening our doors during February 2012. Meridian Fitness has attracted a high level of interest to date and we are excited to become a part of what is already becoming an extremely popular development in London. Meridian Fitness at Greenwich Creekside will provide unprecedented levels of quality and service in the ‘local’ fitness market”.
Telford Homes Plc comments, “Meridian Fitness will be an excellent addition to our development and to the surrounding area. With many students and residents located close by, Meridian Fitness is sure to be a success”.
Contact Theo Benedyk for commercial space opportunities at the Telford Homes’ Greenwich Creekside development.
Bare Escentuals Glasgow boutique opens
Our client Bare Escentuals have opened their latest boutique at Buchanan Galleries located in the heart of Glasgow city centre. The boutique, comprising some 1,100 sq ft, occupies a prominent location on Buchanan Street at the entrance to the lower level of the scheme. Retailers located within Buchanan Galleries include John Lewis, Hollister, H&M, Mango, Miss Selfridge etc.
Richard Grossman of retained property advisers Lewis Craig says:
“Having considered several opportunities in Glasgow’s city centre, we decided this was the perfect opportunity for Bare Escentuals offering high profile representation on one the busiest shopping streets in the UK together with the attraction of being part of Buchanan Galleries with its superb tenant mix which attracts over 20 million visitors a year”.
For information on Bare Escentuals 2012 acquisition strategy, contact Richard Grossman.
Bare Escentuals opens at Dukes Lane, Brighton
Today sees the opening of Bare Escentuals latest boutique, located in Dukes Lane Brighton, in the famous historic quarter known at The Lanes which contains a collection of vibrant streets full of character, offering an interesting mix of shops, cafés and restaurants.
Comprising some 580 sq ft, the boutique previously occupied by Addict, is located between MAC and Aveda, with other retailers in Dukes Lane including Oasis, Mimco, Ted Baker, Fat Face, Fred Perry etc.
Richard Grossman of retained property advisers Lewis Craig says:
“The premises are located in absolutely the right location with a perfect clientele here and I am certain will be an immediate success. We continue with our selective acquisition process and right now discussions are taking place with a number of landlords around the UK.”
For further information on Bare Escentuals acquisition strategy contact Richard Grossman.
Trailfinders – City of London relocation
Acting on behalf of our retained client Trailfinders, Lewis Craig have advised and negotiated on their relocation to 38 Poultry EC2 as well as negotiating the surrender transaction on their former premises at 1 Threadneedle Street where the landlords are undertaking a re-development.
The long haul travel specialists moved just a couple of hundred yards to their new premises located between Bank Station and Cheapside. The premises, which opened on 20 June, offer some 3,800 sq ft, arranged over ground and basement floors.
Trailfinders, established in 1970 and the UK’s largest independent travel company, have a long established City of London presence having been operating out of 1 Threadneedle Street since 1999.
Contact Richard Grossman for further information on Trailfinders continuing requirements.
Pil Pel open at Paternoster Square
Lewis Craig have disposed of the former Glo premises at Paternoster Square alongside St Pauls Cathedral, having lined up falafel and houmous bar operator Pilpel to take a new 15 year lease from landlords Mitsubishi Estates. The deal involved negotiating a simultaneous surrender of the previous lease.
PilPel, successfully operating in the City since 2009 from 38 Brushfield Street, Spitalfields E1, have plans to establish further locations with Lewis Craig instructed to advise on future expansion.
Get down there fast the food is fantastic!
MD’s First London Property Acquired
Acting on behalf of retained client MD’s, Lewis Craig have acquired the ground floor and basement of 38 William IV Street, Covent Garden for this exciting new food concept.
The 900 sq ft A1 retail premises is located on the north side of William IV Street, midway between its junction with St Martins Lane and Adelaide Street, immediately adjacent to the new Le Deux Slaons restaurant. Fit out works are already underway with opening scheduled for early April.