Bentima House, Old Street EC1
At point of purchase in 2013 this dilapidated property comprised some 35,000 sq. ft. of Cat B office accommodation together with JD Wetherspoon on the ground and part basement floors. This highly prominent building located some 200 yards from Old Street roundabout and over recent years has been under an intense upgrade refurbishment program turning the asset into a fully compliant Grade A office building. Over the last 12 months we have further enhanced by way of adding a duplex curtain walled rooftop development comprising an additional 10,000 sq. ft. of offices plus a refurbishment on fifth floor.
Clerkenwell Green EC1
A 1980’s built office building comprising some 18,500 sq. ft. in total. Currently occupied as a data centre in the basement and serviced offices over ground to fourth floor with external break out areas, bike stores and parking. We are currently exploring opportunities to maximise value through pre planning applications to demolish and replace with a fully compliant Cat A office building and roof terracing.
Classic House, Old Street EC1
Adjoining Bentima House and providing an island site moments from Old Street station, Classic House comprises some 46,000 sq. ft. CAT B office together with a Stonegate Sports Bar on ground and basement floors t/a The William Blake. We have recently upgraded the reception, lift, WC’s and stair plus added an additional 5 new showers rooms. The office accommodation program will commence when lease expiries occur over the coming 2-3 years. There is also future rooftop development potential, subject to planning.
Bonhill Street, Shoreditch EC2
This 25,000 sq. ft tired 80’s office building is currently subject to a full refurbishment program over lower ground to seventh floors that once completed will provide a specification to include exposed ceilings, metal raised floors, showers, cycle store and brand new reception area. We are also extending the two lifts to seventh floor and a relocation of the plant equipment from rear ground to roof level. This will then aid a rear commercial development from ground to fifth floors adding a further net internal area of 2,500 sq ft.
Michael House, Alie Street E2
Having gained planning consent to extend with a two storey rooftop development, infill of existing atrium and removal of rear staircase, the building is due to become vacant in late 2017. We will then commence a full strip out and thereafter a 12 month work program to fully develop and refurbish into a further Cat A specification product to also include front and back external façade treatments and a number of terraces. Once completed in early 2019, the building will provide over 35,000 sq ft.
White Lion Street, Angel N1
Located within 2 minute walk of Angel (Northern Line) tube station, we are currently gearing up for a committee planning meeting in order to demolish the existing 22,000 sq. ft. building and replace with an office development comprising over 65,000 sq. ft. of CAT A fully specified property that will benefit from a number of terraces and impressive reception area. Scheduled to start work in early 2019.
Russell Square, Bloomsbury WC1
Overlooking the wonderful Russell Square, located on the southern side of the square are two adjoining Grade 2 listed Georgian former townhouses that have since been converted into an office building with rear duplex garden terraces. The charming listed buildings comprise many original features and over the past few years has benefitted from office refurbishments to fully modernise based on tenant requirements. The building is fully let and mostly occupied by a serviced office provider.