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New addition to Harrogate sky lineHARROGATE SAW A NEW ADDITION TO ITS SKY LINE WITH THE ERECTION OF THE SPIRE ON THE INSPIRE AT HORNBEAM PARK, HARROGATE, WHICH CONTINUES TO BE THE LOCATION OF CHOICE FOR NEW HEAD OFFICES.
Courtesy of two of the largest road going cranes, the 80 ft polished stainless steel spire was erected on the Inspire office building (itself some 60 ft high) a state of the art pyramidal building of some 19,000sq.ft., currently under construction at the heart of Hornbeam Park. “This focal point will undoubtedly increase the already high level of interest that we have in this exceptional building”, said Chris Robbins of letting agents, Robbins Associates., “The installation of the blue reflective glazing shortly, will complete one of the most dramatic and highly specified buildings to be built in the north”, he said.
A number of new lettings have also taken place over the summer at Hornbeam Park, Harrogate. Fusion Digital Technology Ltd, have taken a new lease of Crown House, Hornbeam Square North as their head office and main design studios for their new range of satellite receivers and digital recorders. The company is a new joint venture between Barry Rubery (previous MD of Pace) and Beko Electronics of Turkey, one of Europe foremost manufacturer of electrical and electronic goods.
The national head office and Franchise Support Centre of Cartridge World, the foremost refillers of print cartridges has expanded into new premises after only 1 year in their original unit on the site. The new unit more than doubles the amount of space available to some 14,000 sq.ft. in a stand alone high specification unit, which features security glazing and high bay clear floor space to maximise the internal storage facilities. This move reflects the developer,s philosophy of retaining and assisting companies grow within its the large portfolio of buildings on the site. The original unit of 6,300 sq.ft was surrendered to allow the company to move without any undue financial strain. The unit is currently available to let at £37,500 p.a. through Robbins Associates.
Similarly, Rural Insurance Group have also expanded at Sceptre House, Hornbeam Square and taken an additional 50% of their existing floor space. A number of other companies have also moved into space at the park, P.J.Kendrick have taken the last small factory unit and both Blue Herring Leisure (operators of the exciting restaurant group, MONONI) and Automech have also moved their head office operations to Hornbeam Park. E-tempest recently acquired by wbs Consulting have also moved into the Hamlet.
“We are delighted that Hornbeam Park is continuing to attract such major national companies and this reflects the availability of “state of the art” design in our buildings, such as the Inspire and the Lenz, with our ever growing range of additional on-site facilities and the services, which we are able to able to offer our tenants and occupiers,” said Chris Bentley of Hornbeam Park Developments Ltd.
Details of available space can be obtained from Chris Robbins of Robbins Associates on 01423 505501.
For further details or enquiries regarding the above please contact: Chris Robbins
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One of Yorkshire`s most exciting new office developementsTHE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE OF YORKSHIRE’S MOST EXCITING NEW OFFICE DEVELOPMENTS, THE INSPIRE, CAN BE FOLLOWED VIA A WEB-CAM ON THE COMPANY’S NEW WEBSITE.
2003 has proved to be an exciting and busy period in the development of Hornbeam Business Park. The particular success of The Hamlet, a 25,000sq.ft. air-conditioned office building built to the highest specification, has prompted developer, Chris Bentley, to press ahead speculatively with one of the most enterprising and exciting new projects in the north.
The Inspire is a striking 17,000sq.ft. four storey stainless steel, fully glazed pyramid office building, built on five floors set in a heavily landscaped prominent site. The building incorporates both underground and surface car parking, and the design includes an unusual with a roof top garden and stainless steel superstructure. It is inevitably set to become one of the foremost signature buildings in Yorkshire and the north-east.
The floor space provides large open plan floor plans of between 2,500 – 4,700 sq.ft. the specification incorporates full access raised floors, air-conditioning throughout, PIR controlled Cat 2 recessed lighting, “secured by design” security, CCTV, floodlighting and superior door and wall finishes. At this stage, potential tenants specific fit –out requirements can be incorporated.
The initial ground works, and lower ground floor substructure were completed last year and work on the main structure started in January 2003, with an anticipated completion date of Autumn 2003. The whole building will provide an outstanding headquarter style building with dramatic views over the Crimple Valley.
Hornbeam Park has developed dramatically over the last few years under Chris Bentley’s leadership to provide a wide range of complimentary uses associated with a wide range of quality buildings. On site facilities, include a rail halt (linking the site with both York and Leeds rail stations and the East Coast mainline), a Travel Inn, Brewers Fayre, a Cannons Health Club, and a Kindercare crèche. Set in a high quality heavily landscaped setting, adjacent to both the town and open countryside, the Park incorporates high levels of dedicated car parking. Access to Leeds/Bradford Airport is within 15 minutes drive.
The site has continued to attract many national, as well as regional and local companies, with such names as Jewson group, Quantica, PAI and the Primary Care Trust join other regional companies such as wbs Chartered Accountants, Inter-ceramica, Tom Walker Direct & Cartridge World and Stray FM. Three other buildings are also planned. Close to the entrance, a spectacular bow-fronted 3 storey office building of 21,000 sq.ft. is proposed. The Lenz, as the building will be known, will also provide for other complementary uses to the park’s population, as well as superior quality office accommodation and underground car parking. Building I1 will provide a combined multiuse facility by providing a ground floor of 5m headroom with first floor offices above. This will allow a wide and diverse range of uses to be incorporated in this building.
The equally inspirational circular office building planned is “The Round” offering 22,000 sq.ft. of similar high specification space on 5 floors, with café and similar services on the ground floor. A fourth design and build opportunity is also available.
Chris Bentley’s attention to detail that has made Hombeam Park the first choice for many potential tenants. Districtive buildings, generous car parking, green landscaped areas, and the “secured by design” features of both the buildings and the park as a whole, combined with a willingness to tailor design to meet the modern tenants aspirations are proving attractive to potential tenants.
Details of available space can be obtained from Chris Robbins of Robbins Associates on 01423 505501.
For further details or enquiries regarding the above please contact: Chris Robbins
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Exciting plans for the new yearEXCITING PLANS FOR THE NEW YEAR FOLLOW AN EXCEPTIONALLY SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR HORNBEAM PARK.
2003 has proved to be an exciting and busy period in the development of Hornbeam Business Park. At the site entrance, Whitbread have opened a Travel Inn and Brewers Fayre Restaurant, both Cannons Leisure Centre (with swimming pool) and Kindercare’s delightful 140 place day nursery and head office building are now fully open, adjacent to which, is a new regional office building for Procter & Gamble.
The site has continued to attract many national, as well as regional and local companies, with such names as Jewson group, Quantica, PAI and the Primary Care Trust join other regional companies such as wbs Chartered Accountants, Inter-ceramica, Tom Walker Direct & Cartridge World and Stray FM.
There is only one remaining warehouse and office building on the park of 1987 ft' which would be suitable for trade counter or high office content use. Chris Robbins of Robbins Associates, Harrogate, expects keen competition for this unit which is available to rent at £14,000. The adjacent stylish warehouses have attracted high calibre occupiers such as Inter Ceramica, Grahams, part of the Jewson group, and Danbys have also arrived on site in competition. Cartridge World have chosen Hombeam for their national headquarters as have Tom Walker Direct, distributors of motorcycle leisurewear throughout the UK. Managing Director, Tom Walker said he chose the Hornbeam location for the pleasant working environment, facilities and the on site hotel for overseas visitors. Crown House, providing 3000 sq.ft. on 2 floors at £12.50 psf and Sceptre House providing 2149 sq.ft. at £10psf are the only other suites available at present.
The magnificent Hamlet building of 25,000 ft' was completed and let during the year to WBS Accountants, who reside on the top floor with its panoramic views over Crimple Valley; PAI who are the leading and one of the most respected bodies in food and agricultural product certification in Europe; Stray FM, Quantica plc and the Primary Care Trust are all major businesses with a national reputation. Only 1800 sq.ft., at a rent of £24,000, remains available in this impressive building, which has benefited from raised floors, air-conditioning and a feature style central core area of the building. The developer, Chris Bentley, of Hombeam Park Developments has added his personal touches with some dramatic metal sculptures of birds of prey.
However developer, Chris Bentley is not resting. He already has the exciting “Inspire” building under construction, to provide 17,000 sq.ft. of the highest quality office space within a striking stainless steel and glass pyramid shaped building, which will undoubtedly become one of the key signature buildings in Yorkshire and the north-east. The specification includes air-conditioning, full access raised floors, roof garden and “secured by design” feature entrances.
Two other buildings are also planned. Close to the entrance, a spectacular bow-fronted 3 storey office building is proposed, which could also provide for other complementary uses to the park’s population. The third equally inspirational office building planned is “The Round” offering 22,000 sq.ft. of similar high specification space on 5 floors, with café and similar services on the ground floor.
It is Chris Bentley’s attention to detail, his ambitions to create striking design, combined with his understanding of the occupiers needs and his willingness to meet those needs, that have made Hombeam Park the first choice for many potential tenants. Districtive buildings, generous car parking, green landscaped areas, and the “secured by design” features of both the buildings and the park as a whole, are tailored to meet the modern tenants aspirations.
There are four remaining design and build plots for new office buildings including “The Inspire” (as illustrated in the attached impression) and “The Round” suitable for requirements of between 5,000 - 20,000 sq.ft. Details of available space can be obtained from Chris Robbins of Robbins Associates on 01423 505501.
For further details or enquiries regarding the above please contact:
Chris Robbins
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How Hornbeam Park became the perfect place to do businessON LOCATION will be taking a regular look at business parks in our area. Here, we spotlight on Hornbeam Business Park in Harrogate, together with some of its thriving companies.
HORNBEAM Park was originally developed by ICI Fibres in the 1950’s and was where the fabric crimplene was developed, named after its setting in the Crimple Valley.
At its peak, ICI Fibres employed approximately 3,500 people on the site, but since the early 80’s this presence declined and two of the buildings became home to the Harrogate College, which is now part of Leeds Metropolitan University.
In 1989, Mountleigh plc ( for whom Chris Robbins acted) acquired a 20-acre site from ICI and commenced the first significant new speculative office development seen in the Harrogate district since the 1960’s. 40,000 sq ft of speculative office accommodation was built in 1991, which was successfully let and sold, mainly to local companies, shortly after completion.
These companies included Homeowners Friendly Society, National Grid and Ventrola. However, of note was the relocation of Link Interchange Network Limited, the cash payments system between the banks and building societies from their previous headquarters address in Victoria, London, to Hornbeam with the purchase of a 10,000 sq ft detached office building. Link has since grown and taken a new 40,000 sq ft facility to the west of the town.
In the early 1990’s the Harrogate economy was undergoing a major structural change with the exit of many of the town’s largest employers including ICI Fibres, Octavius Atkinson, National Power and the Regional Health Authority.
It was, therefore, important that the Harrogate district responded with modern accommodation to cater for existing and new businesses to the town to diversify the local economy.
It is interesting to note how the perception of the location has shifted; initially there was resistance from local professional companies to relocate out of the town centre, but now local and regional companies searching for new space often specify Hornbeam as their preferred location.
In 1993, Hornbeam Business Park Ltd formed a committee to explore the possibility of building a new rail-halt at Hornbeam.
British Rail responded positively confirming that they would operate the service as long as third parties funded the construction of the rail halt and a 100-space car park.
The funding was quickly found with donations from Hornbeam Business Park Ltd, Harrogate Borough Council, North Yorkshire County Council and Harrogate College, and thus the first new rail station in North Yorkshire for 100 years was built to open in time for the September intake of the new college students.
In 1994, Fairbairn Estates acquired Mountleigh’s interest in the site and moved on to build 20,000 sq ft in the style of a Georgian courtyard catering for owner-occupiers, with a central garden and fountain feature.
In 1994, Robbins Associates acting for ICI secured Homeowners Friendly Society, who obtained planning permission to build a new 40,000 sq ft headquarters in the grounds of Crimple House, which became the new home for St Michael’s Hospice.
The new building was of stunning architecture constructed in stone with an Egyptian influence and the grounds incorporated an impressive waterjet below the car park, overlooking Crimple Valley.
This is arguably one of Harrogate’s best new buildings and it is a pity it is not visible being built in an area of special landscape. Most visitors to Hornbeam Park are unaware of this impressive building, designed by local architects Smith Smalley Partnership.
The 1990’s was a period of very weak demand for space and in 1997 the remainder of the 20-acre site was sold to an entrepreneur new to property, Chris Bentley of Hornbeam Park Developments Limited.
Whilst office demand remained weak at that time, there was an acute shortage in Harrogate of warehousing and industrial space.
The developer responded by constructing 75,000 sq ft of high quality warehouse space with high office content with significant lettings to local expanding companies, Hein Gericke and Lindam.
CCI and Goelst were attracted from Leeds and in a short space of time, CCI moved from a 5,000 sq ft building to a new 10,000sq ft facility on the site incorporating very stylish offices.
All the space was fully let shortly after completion. At the same time, sites were sold to owner-occupiers Process Combustion and now Viva Eyewear who built 30,000 and 15,000 sq ft of space.
ICI Fibres had begun to reduce their presence on the site since the early 90’s dramatically and by the mid 90’s had vacated the site entirely.
Their headquarter building was demolished which created an additional 20-acre site for development at the entrance to the estate.
This was purchased by Hornbeam Park Developments in 2000 and has now become the site of a recently opened Whitbread Travel Inn and Brewers Fayre restaurant. Cannons have opened a new leisure centre with swimming pool and Kindercare have built a 140-place day nursery. In addition 21,500 sq ft of offices have been constructed let to Procter & Gamble, Novigen Sciences and Orbit Training, amongst others. 48,000 sq ft of industrial accommodation has been constructed, all of which is now occupied by companies such as Cartridge World, Grahams, Inter Ceramica and Pipe Solutions.
There are three remaining building plots on the site with planning permission for office buildings of 23,000 12,000 and 22,000 sq ft, which will complete this part of the estate.
In April 2002, The Hamlet, a 25,000 sq ft office building was completed with full access raised floors, air conditioning, lift and attractive entrance area with full height glazing and central staircase.
WBS Accountants have take the whole of the second floor and chose Hornbeam because of the rail-halt which gives easy access for the partners between the Leeds and Harrogate offices. Stray FM moved from the town centre and PAI, Quantica and Primary Care Trust are taking the remaining space.
On the adjacent site, construction for The Inspire is underway, which will comprise a five storey fully glazed pyramid-shaped building with roof terrace, comprising 18,909 sq ft of air conditioned space.
Other developments on the site include the refurbishment of The Tower, which was a four-storey industrial building and it is now a 15,000 sq ft office, let to Harrogate Design Group, Vital On-Line, Provardis and Hornbeam Park Developments. Nidd Vale Motors have purchased a 32,000 sq ft workshop and modernised it for their servicing department.
•In addition to The Inspire, space currently available to lease at Hornbeam Park, the only remaining office suite in The Hamlet of 1,783 sq ft and other office space is available up to 23,000 sq ft. Details can be obtained from the letting agent, Chris Robbins of ROBBINS ASSOCIATES on tel: 01423-505501 fax 01423-520996 or e-mail info@robbinsassociates.net
How Hornbeam Park became the perfect place to do business
ON LOCATION will be taking a regular look at business parks in our area. Here, we spotlight on Hornbeam Business Park in Harrogate, together with some of its thriving companies.
LEADING independent firm of chartered accountants and financial advisers wbs was the first firm to move into The Hamlet. It took the entire top floor and has nearly 40 staff based there.
wbs also has an office in Leeds and sought to relocate its Harrogate office from the town centre to a site with good car parking and adjacent to the rail link between Leeds and Harrogate. The move has enabled the firm to increase the range of services it offers and in particular to provide a North Yorkshire base for its wealth management division, wbsGranville.
Staff are enjoying working in superb modern offices with spectacular long distance views across the Crimple Valley. The introduction of a regular bus service to and from the town centre has made commuting easier for staff without cars.
With the opening of the local pub and the fitness centre there has been a growing sense of community in Hornbeam Park.
It is not surprising that wbs found several of its clients had already located in Hornbeam Park – the firm specialises in owner managed businesses, their owners and high net worth individuals. Clients enjoy visiting the new office which provides a quiet and comfortable environment in which to make decisions.
Partner Denis Kaye says: “This building reflects our approach to our business – modern, high quality with excellent services. It inspires confidence without unnecessary or excessive grandeur. We are very happy in The Hamlet.”
PRODUCT Authentication International (PAI) is the leading and one of the most respected Certification Bodies in Food and Agricultural Product Certification in Europe.
Over the past 20 years, the UK has been exposed to many concerning food safety incidents that have emphasised the need for the introduction of robust food standards throughout the food supply chain.
Industry, government and the private sector have worked hard to develop robust food and agricultural production standards that ensure the safety, integrity and traceability of our food.
PAI exists to monitor compliance with these food and agricultural production standards.
In cases where the producer can demonstrate that they comply with these standards PAI issues a Certificate of Compliance.
In order to complete the picture, PAI is accredited for this certification work by the UK Accreditation Authority to recognised international accreditation standards to ensure PAIís work is carried out to the highest standards of technical expertise and impartiality.
PAI now has three principle operating sectors; Food factories, Animal Feed Mills and Farms, with clients mainly in the UK and Italy but also as far afield as Brazil.
PAI has offices in Worthing, Banbury and Italy but the main operational centre is in Hornbeam Park, Harrogate.
CARTRIDGE World originated in Adelaide, South Australia in 1988, and there are now over 130 stores spread throughout Australia and New Zealand.
The concept was launched into the UK market with the first retail store in Kings Road, Harrogate, in February 2001. This first store had a dual purpose, firstly as an opportunity for both local home computer users and businesses to have their printer cartridges refilled and re-manufactured for typically half the cost of a new cartridge with a money-back guarantee that the product will work as good as new.
And secondly it was also the demonstration store for potential franchisees from all over the UK to witness the Cartridge World concept in action. Twenty one months and 69 franchised stores later, Cartridge World is already a national chain and this rapid expansion necessitated a move to much larger office and warehouse premises.
In April of this year they relocated the franchise support centre into a 6,500sq/ft unit at Hornbeam Park and both David Parkinson & Dee Crawford, the Cartridge World directors believe that part of their success is due to the prestigious image the business park and their own premises exude.
“We are particularly impressed with the meticulous detail that has gone into both the evolvement of the park and the ongoing supervision by the management team of Hornbeam Park Developments.
“We have potential franchisees visiting us from all around the UK and it is important that we project a professional, credible image, which is exactly what Hornbeam Park is all about.
“The added bonuses of Hornbeam Park having its own railway station, hotel, gym and kindergarten are great and we can cater for all the needs of our visitors and staff.
“When we moved in to the new premises there were just 5 of us, currently we have 12 staff and more opportunities for additional personnel will be created as we continue to expand’.
And where to from here for Cartridge World?
“As our business continues to grow, we can see a stage when we will be contacting Chris Bentley about a bigger building! “ says David Parkinson.
•Dee Crawford can be contacted at Cartridge World Franchise Suppport, Unit 1.3C, Hornbeam Park Oval, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate, HG2 8RB, 01423 878520 and Mark Adamowich at Cartridge World, 46 Kings Road, Harrogate, HG1 5JW, telephone 01423 701704.
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Confidence high at Hornbeam ParkHornbeam Park in Harrogate will be transformed over the Autumn with 19 buildings currently under construction totalling 120,000 sq ft of lettable office,business and leisure space.
Chris Robbins of Robbins Associates said "we are pleased with the level of pre-lets achieved. As some of the buildings are nearing completion we are delighted by the enthusiatic response we have had to the building design and quality of the whole business campus."
New tenants will include Crown Castle who are leasing 3000 sqft. They operate the transmitter services for the BBC and are expanding their north east regional office. Hornbeam was chosen because of the good location and on site rail halt.
Novigen Sciences have taken 2000 sq ft for a new European base. Novigen are an American company of scientists advising on the food industry. Recruitment of high calibre people is essential to theIr business and Harrogate was seen to offer the quality of life style and housing choice needed. The proximity of the Leeds/Bradford airport was also a factor for locating to Hornbeam.
Quality Parts and Shine On valeting are the first to move into the smaller business units with good interest being shown in the remaining units of 1500sqft to 5000 sqft.
Pre-lets have been agreed on two of the larger showroom/office/and industrial units of 4650 sq t and 8000 sq ft which offer warehouse space accessed from the rear with two storey office/showroom/mezzanine space at the front with a high level of solar reflective anti-bandit glazing to the elevations.
Wilson Braithwaite Scholey accountants have signed up to take approximately 7000 sq t on the top floor of a 25,000 sq ft office building with full air-conditioning and raised floors. The whole of the lower ground floor is also under offer.
Demand for good specification space in Harrogate is high and likely to ensure that the remiander of the building is taken up quickly. WBS partner Dennis Kaye said" that having outgrown its town centre location, his firm needed high quality space in a well-resourced area of the town which will be convenient for both clients and staff. With our recent expansion and particularly our wealth management business, WBS Granville Ltd., we need to accommodate twice as many people as five years ago when I joined WBS. We are very confident about our future in Harrogate and this investment is affirmation of that confidence."
For further details or enquiries regarding the above please contact:
Chris Robbins
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Hornbeam Gets The VoteA string of planning permissions have been granted at Hornbeam Park as a prelude to an active year ahead for the site. Outline consent has been granted for a 60 bedroom hotel with ancillary restaurant and leisure facilities and a day nursery for 30 children. From a recent survey of existing employers undertaken at Hornbeam the new facilities will be welcomed by staff.
Detailed consent has also been given to a number of office buildings and business units. Chris Robbins of Robbins Associates said: “The new buildings are being let quickly in a continuing buoyant market with approximately 27,000ft² in solicitors hands and negotiations concluding on a further 15,000ft². The whole scheme excluding the leisure and hotel element will provide approximately 100,000ft² and we are determined to have the project completed and fully occupied within 2 years”.
Perhaps the most inspiring and exciting development will be Chris Bentleys ambitious plans for a 130ft tall glass and stainless steel structure which will be the crowning glory of this successful high quality business park. The building will be of pyramid shape and will be called “The Inspire”. The striking building will feature full air conditioning, raised floors and a lift accessed from an underground car park with a haha around the perimeter of the building and a expansive lawned area to the front. Pictures of the building will be unveiled later in the year.
Adjacent the Inspire consent has been granted for a 3 and part 4 storey office building of approximately 23,000ft² with 106 car parking spaces. The building will feature a spacious lobby area with full height tinted anti-bandit glazing to the front and rear elevations with a central staircase. Air cooling and full access floors will be included together with toilets and a kitchen on each floor. The building may be let to a single occupier but has been designed to cater for multi occupation and will suit the more well established companies who wish to project a smart, efficient and professional image. Part of the building may be adapted to meet the current demand for serviced offices of high quality which is a market poorly served at present.
A range of smaller office buildings have been granted permission with the first buildings due for completion in July/August this year offering space from 2,000-12,000ft² for sale and to let. These buildings will offer a good level of car parking, a high level of tinted glazing, canopied entrance and stylish interiors. Behind there are plans for 5 business units anticipating 2 storey office fitouts to the front elevations with access to the warehousing from the rear. Again some of these units will be ready in July for occupation and range in size from 4650ft²-8250ft² gross internal area.
Some smaller new industrial units are planned to meet the growing shortage for units of between 1500-2500ft² which will be available to lease. Existing office and warehouse premises are also being offered to lease comprising 3211ft² of warehouse and 3782ft² offices including a WC and canteen facilities plus 22 car parking spaces. This unit is available to let at £34,000 per annum which represents good value considering the high office content.
For further details or enquiries regarding the above please contact:
Chris Robbins
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Hornbeam Hits New Peak With TowerMore development is under way at Harrogate’s premier business park, Hornbeam Park. Two buildings are under construction to provide units A2 and A3 of 10,000 sq ft and 12,000 sq ft. Unit A2 is available to let at £50,000 per annum and A3 has been let to The Mouse House Group Ltd who are moving in at the end of this month.
Tony Mollett, Sales Director said “the move has been precipitated by the acquisition of the very latest Heidleberg printer which will enable us to compete in all sectors of colour printing with run lengths up to 250,000. We are now able to offer an awesome one stop pre-press and print service. The stylish new building is ideal for our design and service image.”
The buildings will provide open plan flexible space with 6 metre eaves height and full height panels of anti-bandit solar reflective coloured glazing between full height brick and blockwork elevations with ventilated roof lights. Pedestrian access is via aluminium framed double doors with roller shutter door access to the side and ample vehicle parking space.
This activity follows the successful and stylish refurbishment of The Tower, a four storey building that has lain redundant for much of the last decade until Chris Bentley of Hornbeam Park Developments had the vision to turn it into an ofice block. Views from The Tower over Crimple Valley are stunning and the space created is light and airy appealing to design and e-commerce companies. Ever mindful of responding to the needs of the business occupier , Mr Bentley is building an overflow car park for the existing tenants.
The Tower was quickly let by sole agent Robbins Associates to architects, Harrogate Design, Walsh PI loss adjusters, Provardis, Positech Vital Online. John Robson, Managing Director of Vital Online commented “We are now a leader in the field of Internet service provision and web design and are attracting a strong and wide range of talents to the company. I am pleased that we will continue to be part of the thriving business community at Hornbeam Park.”
Hornbeam Park Developments has recently acquired the remaining 10 acre site at the entrance to the park adjacent to the Hornbeam rail halt. This site is attracting much attention. Work has begun on the infrastructure for the scheme which will comprise office buildings from 2000 sq ft to 20,000 sqft available for sale or lease and high tech business units from 1500 sq ft to 6,000 sq ft. Occupiers have already been lined up for part of the development which will be of good aesthetic design.
For further details or enquiries regarding the above please contact:
Chris Robbins
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