Art deco transformation of Trafford House
Acting on behalf of investors, South Street Capital has completed the £1.5m transformation of Trafford House on the Southmoor Industrial Estate in South Manchester.
The Art deco style building has been fully renovated and upgraded to provide a range of high quality, affordable office suites in a prime location close to the M56 and Manchester Airport.
The building now boasts communal ultrafast broadband with 1Gb dedicated fibre connection, secure bike storage and showers, separate kitchen facilities and a high specification communal business lounge.
Project managers and architects, Wainwright and Co, together with Pickled Spider Creative, designed and delivered the scheme. Waingap was the contractor.
Helen Macrow, director South Street Capital, said: “A huge amount of effort has been put into this project and was the result of some excellent collaboration between Knight Frank, joint agents Williams Sillitoe and Wanwright & Co, resulting in Trafford House being delivered on time and on budget.
“The building was in a pretty shocking condition at acquisition and the team has delivered a massive transformation with some fabulous fit-out detail that reflects the building’s art deco heritage.
“I am really proud of what Trafford House now offers. It is a unique combination of quality, character accommodation, offered at a reasonable rental level. It will be interesting to see how the market reacts and we hope it is well received.”
Mark Bamber, partner, office agency at Knight Frank, said: “We have seen significant increases in commercial rents around the airport recently and Trafford House offers great value and character for businesses looking to grow without committing to high headline rents.
Trafford House reception
“Offices range from 1,400 sq ft right up to 18,919 sq ft and I expect interest from occupiers who appreciate the connectivity of the site and the amenity for staff. Not only is it a great environment to work in, but the Metrolink is a two-minute walk away, there is plenty of dedicated on-site parking and it is close to local retail and leisure amenities.”
The investment in Trafford House is part of a strategic programme of refurbishment and renovation being overseen by South Street Capital since the site changed ownership in late 2017.
Helen Macrow said: “Southmoor Industrial Estate is in a prime location and the intention is to make further improvements and investment as spaces come to the end of existing leases.
“The £2.5m refurbishment of an existing warehouse is just about to complete and will again be transformational.”
