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Accommodation A NATURAL BLEND OF MATERIALS ELEGANTLY FUSING THE THEN AND NOW 2,664 sq ft Upper Ground Floor Suite DESIGN Bridgewater House. Grade II- listed, a jewel in Manchester’s proud past as the first industrial city, with confident architecture to match its ambition. There’s over a century of Mancunian heritage behind a classic white façade that stands out from its redbrick neighbours. A head-turning new reception, cafe and business lounge has been created, reimagining the entrance area as one more akin to a boutique hotel than an office building. Muted metallics and exposed rivets are contrasted with green and teal accents, resulting in a fresh, clean take on the industrial aesthetic. MANCHESTER’S ALL ABOUT REINVENTION, USING THE BEST OF ITS RICH HISTORY 2 SPECIFICATION Manchester’s all about reinvention, using the best of its rich history to create exciting new directions. Bridgewater House embodies that spirit. • Efficient open plan floor plates • VRF heating and cooling system • LG7 compliant pendant lighting • Full access raised floor • Four high speed passenger lifts and two goods lifts • Flexible floor plate with two separate entrances/cores • Original features including exposed cast iron columns and brick walls • Refurbished separate male and female WC’s • Manned reception with on-site building manager • DDA compliant • 24 hour access • Superfast internet connectivity provisions • Wifi provider services enabled 3 AMENITIES Recent development works at Bridgewater House, have turned the ground floor into a collaborative work space full of exciting new features: • On-site coffee shop ‘Lock 88’ • Free WiFi • Cycle storage • Cycle workstation and repair space • Shower and changing facilities • Meeting pods with presentation facilities • Business lounge • On-site car parking and adjacent NCP • JD basement gym 4 ACCOMMODATION The office floor haS been re-thought, reconfigured and re-presented to offer the large, modern floorplates that businesses need to thrive. Finished to a Grade A specification, including raised floors and air conditioning, the workspace also retains original features such as cast-iron columns and exposed brickwork. UPPER GROUND FLOOR SUITE 2,664 SQ FT 247.5 SQM 5 TYPICAL FULL FLOOR ACCOMMODATION The office floor haS been re-thought, reconfigured and re-presented to offer the large, modern floorplates that businesses need to thrive. Finished to a Grade A specification, including raised floors and air conditioning, the workspace also retains original features such as cast-iron columns and exposed brickwork. UPPER GROUND FLOOR SUITE 2,664 SQ FT 247.5 SQM 6 LOCATION Whitworth Street is perhaps Manchester’s most architecturally grand thoroughfare, a place that constantly reminds of how Manchester’s rich commercial history has been transformed into a thrilling future. Just two minutes’ stroll away is Manchester’s Oxford Road station, putting you at the heart of the national rail network. St Peter’s Square, a key hub of city life and the city’s modernised Metrolink tram network is five minutes’ walk away. Along Oxford Road, culture and knowledge meet, with the city’s two burgeoning university campuses joining the Royal Northern College of Music, the Palace Theatre and Manchester Dancehouse. 7 MI Victoria LLE R S BL TRE AC ET KF RI AR S RD S T WA N S ST LOCATION N REE IO T T ET RE RA L ST O PRINTWORKS APE CH RP CO ARNDALE CENTRE T S T H S G Salford Central I H ST ANNES MA DHAM RK ET OL SQUARE ST T HOUSE OF S ON FRASER ST A NN ES WT ST NE T S NS BR E K S IDG ING D T E ST E ST R E OS A R G E T CR T S GA PICCADILLY WALKING TIMES G NS IN GARDENS R EA P D S Oxford Road Station 2 minutes walk SPINNINGFIELDS PI IN T CC A E T E PR R A N T D St Peters Square 6 minutes walk INC U I O S L ES F Y LY E S L Piccadilly Train Station 10 minutes walk S S T O ET M QUA RE Piccadilly Gardens 10 minutes walk Y S ST T D N TOWN A TL Market Street 12 minutes walk PE HALL R TER O ST P Spinningfields 12 minutes walk Manchester University 13 minutes walk Piccadilly GREAT NORHERN LIVE RPOO MANCHESTER L RD CENTRAL T H S ST RT GREAT BRIDGE WATER WHITWO WHITWORT Deansgate H ST WEST OX FO D R R R Oxford Rd D TE ST ES CH 8 LOCATION 2 LOCAL AMENITIES 10 1. Sainsbury’s 2. First Street / HOME 3. Cafe Nero 5 4. Tesco Express 4 3 9 5. Pizza Express 6. JD Gyms 1 7. Kimpton Clocktower Hotel 7 6 8. Starbucks 9. Premier Inn 8 10. Midland Hotel 9 GALLERY 10 GALLERY 11 GALLERY 12 GALLERY 13 GALLERY 14 GALLERY 15 GALLERY 16 GALLERY 17 GALLERY 18 GALLERY 19 GALLERY 20 CONTACT All Enquiries please contact the agent: MISREPRESENTATION ACT 1967. OBI Property and for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of these properties whose agents they are, give notice that: i) The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of an offer or contract. ii) All descriptions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchaser or tenant should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. All dimensions and areas are approximate. iii) No person in the employment of has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. FINANCE ACT 1989 Unless otherwise stated, all prices and rentals quoted are exclusive of Value Added Tax to which they may be subject. PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1991 These details are believed to be correct at the time of compilation, but may be subject to subsequent amendment. Brochure designed and produced by Studio OBI ltd. January 2021. Tel 0161 237 1717 21.
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