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As retained property advisers to Shiseido UK Limited, Lewis Craig recently acted on negotiating a renewal of the NARS lease at 9 King Street Covent Garden.
The premises are superbly located, within Covent Gardens premier street for beauty and fashion brands, with neighboring retailers including Glossier, Mejuri, Sandro, Maje, ba&sh, Hackett and Polo Ralph Lauren.
Trailfinders have opened their new Chester Travel Centre, following their freehold purchase of the property at 17-19 Bridge Street and 21-23 Bridge Street Row.
This attractive historic property provides some 1,200 sq ft of retail space at ground floor with additional Bridge Street Row accommodation over 3 levels of approx 2,850 sq ft.
Trailfinders have fitted out the premises to an exceptionally high standard, with particular sensitivity and attention being given to the historic characteristics of the building.
Lewis Craig, property advisers to Trailfinders, acted in sourcing the opportunity, negotiating for the freehold acquisition and simultaneously negotiating to secure vacant possession from previous leaseholders Going Places who in turn had sublet to Jigsaw.
Trailfinders are brand leaders in the tailormade travel industry and the Chester property is their 25th Travel Centre in the UK and Ireland.
Contact Richard Grossman for further information and on Trailfinders continuing requirements.
Just Falafel launched in the UAE in 2007, with more than 18 restaurants trading and currently opening at the rate of one new restaurant per week.
See www.justfalafel.com for further information.
There are exciting plans for a global expansion, with a particularly ambitious expansion programme for the UK. For now, the focus is very much on opportunities within Central London and the M25.
Richard Grossman, Director at Lewis Craig comments, “We are delighted to be representing Just Falafel, and see huge potential for establishing and growing the brand here in the UK. We see many new formats, but it is rare these days to see anything with such innovation as this, differentiating significantly from the wide variety of offers in a very crowded QSR market”.
Site Requirements
High footfall locations throughout London
Size: 450 sq ft – 1000 sq ft
Use: A3/A5
Click here to see the requirement flyer
Lewis Craig have been instructed to market the proposed restaurant development at the York Marine site in Bishopthorpe, York. A new 180-cover, 4,000 sq ft restaurant is proposed, with foundations already laid. The restaurant will comprise an eco-friendly construction with superb river views, being located a stones throw from Bishopthorpe Palace.
The restaurant is envisaged as the catalyst for progress on a wider project to create a marina in the area for between 300 and 500 boats. The site being located only a mile away from York Racecourse provides an exciting opportunity to acquire a self-contained restaurant opportunity in an attractive and sought after location.
An information pack is available upon request.
Acting on behalf of our client Meghraj Properties Ltd, Lewis Craig have recently let the former Tootsies restaurant at Putney Wharf to Caparossa’s Convivium Italia Restaurant. Diners can sample true Italian food from Southern Italy, and with a view over the Wharf to Putney Bridge and seating outside, this restaurant should prove extremely popular with summer approaching.
See www.caparossa.co.uk for further information.
We are pleased to announce the recent completed letting of 93 Kilburn High Road to British Heart Foundation, acting on behalf of our long standing client, Navera Trading Limited.
The premises comprising approximately 1,700 sq ft over ground and basement were let on a new 10 year term.
Further prime opportunities ranging from 900 sq ft – 7,700 sq ft are available at the Kilburn Square Development, with further space available on the first floor.
Click here for further information
More Bare Minerals for 2012
Successfully operating from five UK boutiques and with representation in 130 department stores, Bare Minerals are now looking to acquire several further boutiques in 2012 in select locations throughout the UK.
To see Bare Minerals UK premises requirements click here
For more information, visit www.bareminerals.co.uk
Please contact Richard Grossman rg@lewiscraig.co.uk with ideas
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.
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.
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.