Six deals done at former textile magnate’s factory

Six new deals have been concluded at the Joseph’s Well, a former textile magnate’s site, which has undergone a major refurbishmen.

The transformation of the 156,000 sq ft five-storey building in Westgate, which was originally built for Leeds clothing magnate and MP Sir John Barran, was undertaken by Leeds-based construction and property company J Pullan & Sons.

Sir John Barran was a pioneer of the Leeds ready-made clothing industry in the 1850s.

In 1887 he added Joseph’s Well to his other factory in Park Square. As Mayor of Leeds, he secured the purchase of Roundhay Park for the city. Sir John also served as the Liberal MP for Leeds from 1876 – 1885.

Four new occupiers have relocated to Joseph’s Well, while two existing tenants have increased their space within the building.

The new tenants are: X-Lab Ltd, who have taken 1,517 sq ft, relocating from the nearby Leeds Innovation Centre; Ian Richards & Co, accountants, who have taken 180 sq ft; Michael Dack & Co, accountants, who have taken 500 sq ft; and training recruitment company ESG (Skills) Ltd who have taken 723 sq ft.

Meanwhile Cohen Cramer Solicitors, who moved into 4,378 sq ft of office space last year have expanded into another 1,282 sq ft office suite; while long-standing tenant Bryan G Hall, transport planning consultants, have taken an extra three suites, totalling 2,913 sq ft.

Bruce Strachan, property director of Pullan’s, said: “These six new deals underline the continuing popularity of Joseph’s Well.

“Following the recent refurbishment, we are seeing an increasing level of interest in Joseph’s Well resulting in new lettings.

“These are all excellent examples of successful businesses being attracted to a quality business environment and their arrival underlines the versatility and flexibility of space here, which is attracting an exciting breadth of occupiers”.

Pete Bradbury of property agents Carter Towler, who are marketing Joseph’s Well said: “We are delighted to welcome three new tenants to Joseph’s Well. These new lettings are testament to the investment made by J Pullan & Sons Limited, delivering a quality office product that suits a range of occupiers which, when combined with the dedicated onsite management team, extensive on-site car parking and competitive rent, makes Josephs Well some of the best value office space in the city.”

The joint marketing agents with Carter Towler for Joseph’s Well are the Leeds office of WSB.