More Grade A workspace has been created at historic mill turned business complex The Globe.
The canal side site in Slaithwaite is being developed by a partnership of Hartley Property Trust Ltd and Kirklees Council with more than £5m investment to convert two buildings into 80,000 sqft of space targeted at healthcare and medical companies. All five floors in the first building have been turned into laboratory space, medical suites, offices and retail space as well as the open plan 'Artisan Hall' targeted at specialist food and drink producers.
An additional 6,000 sqft has been readied and is now being marketed to ancillary health services such as dentist, optician, physiotherapist and holistic services with suites available from 500 sqft upwards.
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Recent deals at the site include Colne Valley Group Practice and pharmacy taking 6,000 sqft to support 10,000 patients whilst pharmaceutical and healthcare company Thornton & Ross has relocated its 16,000 sqft headquarters setting new headline rents for the Kirklees at £18 per sqft. And Innovate Orthaepedics, Euro Digital Systems and Integrated Life Science Group, Blake Clough Consulting and Frame have all taken space at The Globe.
Chris Smith, a spokesperson for Hartley Property Trust said: "We are delighted to complete the latest phase of a comprehensive restoration and redevelopment plan for The Globe. These buildings are an important part of our regional heritage and our investment has delivered new, highly efficient and modern workspace with the important carbon benefits of repurposing buildings.
"Voted the best place to live in the North and North East by the Sunday Times, Slaithwaite is on the rise and The Globe delivers against a lifestyle choice for state of the art premises that are walkable or easily commutable with direct rail access to Leeds, Manchester and beyond."
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