The Derwent Group Signs Thomas Cook to Cardinal House

The Derwent Group has secured a letting with Thomas Cook at Cardinal House, an office overlooking Parsonage Gardens in Manchester city centre.

Thomas Cook has taken a whole floor at 6,300 sq ft on a five year lease, relocating from south Manchester to the city centre.

Cardinal House is 55,362 sq ft in total and was The Derwent Group’s first acquisition in Manchester city centre when it purchased the building in 2016.

Jonathan Black, property director at Derwent Estates said: “Cardinal House presented a rare opportunity to acquire a fantastic office investment within Manchester city centre with a good mix of long-standing tenants and potential for enhancing the asset value. The Derwent Group is pleased to welcome Thomas Cook to Cardinal House who make a great addition to the building.”

Matthews & Goodman acted on behalf of Thomas Cook and Derwent Estates advised The Derwent Group.

The top floor also of 6,300 sq ft has also become available to let, with OBI and WHR acting as the joint agents on the building.