From Pizza Orders to Under Starters Orders!
On behalf of our client Meghraj Properties we have recently completed on a letting to Paddy Power at 11-15 White Hart Street, High Wycombe.
The premises previously occupied by Pizza Hut are prominently located in White Hart Street, which connects the High Street to Eden Shopping Centre.
Liverpool Flagship for Trailfinders
Trailfinders new Liverpool Travel Centre is now open for business, located in the retail heart of the city at 36 Whitechapel, directly opposite the exclusive Metquarter shopping centre.
The stunning property, purchased freehold by our client, has dual frontages to Whitechapel and Williamson Street and extends to 8,200 sq ft arranged over ground, first and second floors. The property was previously occupied by Liverpool City Council as a showcase to welcome tourists for the 2008 capital of culture year.
Trailfinders have divided the ground floor to provide an exceptionally well fitted 2,400 sq ft travel centre, along with an attractive new self-contained retail unit created of some 900 sq ft fronting Williamson Street where we are now seeking a suitable retail tenant.
The self-contained first and second floor office space, comprising 4,900 sq ft, fitted to a high standard is being marketed through Robin Evans of Matthews & Goodman.
Lewis Craig, property advisers to Trailfinders, negotiated the freehold acquisition, involving a simultaneous surrender of the lease between Liverpool City Council and the previous owners of the property.
Contact Richard Grossman for further information and on Trailfinders continuing requirements.
Chester sees opening of Trailfinders 25th Travel Centre
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.
Southern Italian cuisine on the bank of the Thames
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.
The Heart of Kilburn!
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.
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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.