Former Environment Agency HQ up for sale

THE former regional headquarters for the Environment Agency is up for sale.

Rivers House on Park Square has not been available on the open market since its completion in 1949.

The property has the potential to accommodate occupier requirements from 30,000 – 50,000 sq ft across four large, open plan office floors. The building also has 36 basement car parking spaces.

Adam Varley, head of office agency at Lambert Smith Hampton’s Leeds office, which is marketing the property, said: “This type of property presents a unique investment opportunity in the city centre. Once renovated, it could provide much-needed Grade A office space, where demand currently exceeds supply.”

“We expect a great deal of interest in this property based on its prime business district location and the lack of available office stock in the centre at present. The fact that it comes with its own secure basement car parking is a huge bonus in this location.

“While refurbishment to Grade A office space is the most obvious choice, we are also expecting enquiries from investors with leisure and residential conversion interests.”

The property is currently vacant following the consolidation and relocation of the Environment Agency to Lateral, south of Leeds railway station.