City offices launched as part of a £7m investment

New workspace has been opened in Leeds following completion of investment by Shelborn Asset Management.

As the first phase in the refurbishment of Millshaw Court, three miles south of Leeds city centre, 20,000 sq ft of eco-friendly office accommodation has been launched, complete with a gym, showers, café and outdoor meeting areas.

In 2021 Shelborn acquired the property which had previously been home to Barclays Bank for 25 years.

The property has been rebranded as South Central. Earlier this year it was confirmed that fleet tracking software and business solutions provider, Inseego, will take 5,000 sq ft of space at South Central this summer in a deal brokered by joint letting agents Knight Frank and CBRE.

Comprising total investment of over £7m, Shelborn is progressing with a second phase of works which will release a further 20,000 sq ft in the 90,000 sq ft office building.

The building, which features 22 EV charging points with capacity for more in the future, also boasts the latest network technology to improve connectivity for occupiers.

Laura McGrath, sustainability & community director at Shelborn, said: “The pandemic has certainly changed the way many organisations are using their office space but the main impact is that going forward, modern offices need to provide much more in the way of services and amenities to improve the overall experience for staff.

“The amenities available for staff working at South Central, together with the building’s exceptional energy performance credentials, make it a compelling option for anyone looking for office space in and around Leeds.”

Simon Hepple, director of office investor project management at CBRE, said: “We’re pleased to have been involved from the inception of this very exciting project to reposition South Central as an ESG focused, accessible, destination office experience.

“We have created an exceptional community and social experience with large biodiverse gardens and landscaping with a mix of formal and informal meeting and breakout spaces.

“Energy costs have been significantly reduced for occupiers and electricity is supplied from renewable sources. Smart technology and lighting systems have been installed together with water saving installations.”