Bruntwood markets 21,000 sq ft Elliot House

BRUNTWOOD is marketing the grade II-listed Elliot House on Deansgate in Manchester which has been the temporary home of Central Library while it is being refurbished.

The library is preparing to move out of the 21,000 sq ft building ahead of the reopening of the St Peter’s Square library in the spring.

Bruntwood, which said it is marketing the space for the first time since it was acquired 20 years ago, is looking for a single occupier but will also let individual floors of 8,300 sq ft.

The Manchester-based landlord recently invested £2.5m, preserving period features which include oak panelling, stained glass windows and marble flooring.

Named after John Kenneth Elliot, who was Manchester’s chief education officer from 1955 to 1968, Elliot House was built by architects Royle and Bennett in 1878 to house the council’s education Office before becoming the city’s register office in 1969.

Bruntwood sales director Andrew Butterworth, said: “With its unrivalled heritage, modern accommodation, ample secure basement parking facilities and accessibility to local retail and leisure amenities, Elliot House offers a truly enviable address for any business, fronting directly on to Deansgate.

“Elliot House is a prime example of the Bruntwood commitment to regenerate a much-loved Manchester building to serve the needs of the customer. We are marketing the building with a sole occupier in mind but equally Elliot House features flexible floor plates, meaning we could let individual floors from 8,300 sq ft.”

Savills has been appointed to market the building with a second agent to be announced in the coming weeks.