...the heart of Bay A capital development Work, live and play in the centre of Cardiff’s waterfront

et within idyllic lifestyle A stone’s throw away, is ’s striking waterfront complex, Ssurroundings, Merchant , which is host to a tempting array of shops, Place offers an aspirational services, restaurants, bars and cafes offering a plethora of working environment. The international cuisine. Within the landscape and adjacent to tranquillity of the waterfront Cardiff Bay’s Inner Harbour lies the £200 million Cardiff Bay and splendour of the listed Barrage, capturing a 500-acre freshwater lake joining the and contemporary buildings Taff and Ely rivers. The 13km shoreline of the lake makes echo all the attributes of it possible to take an idyllic walk along the barrage from ’ vibrant capital. Cardiff Bay to Penarth. There is a wide range of shops in the immediate locality including mixed-use There are many recreational projects development and festival shopping at underway for the area including the £700 million Mermaid Quay. The near-by Cardiff Bay International Sports Village, positioning Cardiff as a Retail Park provides unrivalled choice from supreme location for sport and leisure. The multi-activity many well-known retailers such as Ikea, Asda, complex will bring together sporting, entertainment and leisure Boots and JJB Sports to name but a few. activities complemented by bars, restaurants and retail. Many residential developments and hotels have recently The south elevation of Merchant Place directly faces been built in the area with more planned. Roald Dahl Plas – a decked outdoor entertainment arena – and overlooks Europe’s most exciting new cultural initiative, the iconic . The innovative building embodies contemporary architecture, establishing itself as a leading cultural and arts venue, and has been constructed with materials ‘inspired by the industrial and cultural heritage of Wales.’ In good company... A growing commercial core in the heart of Cardiff Bay A modern infrastructure, erchant Place occupies a prime location at the top of a pleasant environment, Min close proximity to many prestigious commercial and residential employment opportunities and developments. Home to the National Assembly for Wales, Bank of , multiple leisure and entertainment HBOS Card Services, Atradius and Ove Arup, many blue-chip companies have decided to re-locate their operations to Wales’ prosperous waterfront capital. facilities are all attributed to the Cardiff Bay is host to a flourishing media culture with Red Dragon Radio, Bay’s successful rejuvenation and Sgrin Cymru Wales, among the companies aspiring to be part of Cardiff’s as a cosmopolitan waterfront. fashionable and successful location.

As Europe’s youngest capital – Cardiff celebrated its 50th anniversary and its ocated at the centre of Wales’ vibrant and dynamic waterfront city, centenary as a city in 2005 – Cardiff has experienced explosive growth over the LMerchant Place is a flagship development set against the backdrop of past decade and investors have been proactive in seizing opportunities within Cardiff Bay’s thriving economy. Situated within the prestigious the burgeoning Cardiff Bay waterfront. Since 1987, substantial investment has been conservation area, the site comprises three historic listed buildings dating from the devoted to the revival of Cardiff’s former docklands area to reverse the downward late nineteenth century. The Old Post Office, the Cory’s Building and Custom House fortunes of the city’s port and associated industries. Regeneration of the bay are representative of a period when trade in one of the world’s most industrious has focused on promoting the social and economic benefits available beyond ports was booming. the city centre. Brand new 5 and 8 storey, high quality, modern office blocks are being built in the Wales’ position continues to evolve in the global market place and Cardiff Courtyard and existing car park sites. Whilst the 3 existing historic structures are is firmly established as the gateway to Wales. being refurbished to provide high quality office accommodation they will also maintain the splendour of the original architectural detailing. Today, an emerging Cardiff’s potential as a major player on an international level new culture is tangible in the Cardiff Bay area, through an eclectic blend of iconic was recognised by the UK government who shortlisted the Welsh capital buildings, unique monuments and first class amenities. Sophisticated dining, for Capital of Culture 2008, and branded the city a Centre of Excellence. entertainment, arts and culture contribute to the distinctiveness of the area, Merchant Place will be at the epicentre of continuing regeneration projects placing Merchant Place in the very heart of a thriving modern community. and will form an integral part of Cardiff Bay’s economic and cultural powerhouse. In the heart of Cardiff Bay Eversheds – Lloyd George Avenue City Hall St Mary Street Altolusso BT Tower CITY AA CENTRE

Central Bus & Train Station

Lloyds TSB Zurich

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Cardiff County Council HQ

Atlantic Wharf UCI Complex

Wales Millennium Centre

HBOS

CARIDFF BAY National Assembly For Wales St David’s Mermaid Quay HSBC Roald Atradius Hotel & Spa Dahl Plas National Assembly For Wales – Debating Chamber Lloyd George Avenue The Vision Wales Millennium Centre Merchant Place – a new business hub in the heart of Cardiff Bay

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Skyview House Bute Lane

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Custom House

Car parking Merchant House

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Bute Street Custom House

Custom House is an impressive, detached three storey building situated adjacent to Cory Chambers on Bute Street. The building has potential for a number of uses including offices or for A3 (Food and Drink) subject to planning. To the rear of the building there is an attractve courtyard area which could be used for open air dining during the balmy summer evenings.

Initially the external parts of the building will be refurbished to enhance the fine Masterplan Victorian architecture with the interior refurbished to a shell condition in order to allow for a number of uses to be considered.

Car Parking Accommodation The premises will have 8 car parking spaces allocated in the Merchant Place car park Sq m net Sq ft net which is accessed off Bute Street. Car parking will be allocated on a pro rata basis in Basement 51 549 the event that the building is let on a floor by floor basis. Ground 173 1862 First 207 2228 Second 85 915 Total 516 5554 TERMS: Details on application.

Typical floor plan Custom House Custom House Cory Chambers SPECIFICATION • Suspended ceilings Cory Chambers, formerly Cory’s Buildings, is an imposing 5 storey • Recessed LG3-2001 VDU building situated at the corner of Bute Place and Bute Street. compatible lighting The external facade is being refurbished to enhance the stunning • Gas central heating architectural features of the building and a further storey is being • Fully carpeted added which will benefit from far reaching views over the Bay. • Floor boxes • 8 person passenger lift Internally the building is being comprehensively refurbished to Masterplan provide good quality open plan accommodation to suit modern • male/female & disabled wc’s working practices. The offices will be accessed from Bute Street, via an attractive central lobby.

Typical floor plan

Typical floor plan

Car Parking Accommodation Car Parking 32 spaces Sq m net Sq ft net Consideration will be given to letting the offices The premises will have 32 car parking spaces allocated in the Merchant on a floor by floor basis. Place car park which is accessed off Bute Street. Car parking will be Basement 300 3229 allocated on a pro rata basis in the event that the building is let on a floor Ground 265 2852 TERMS: Details on application. by floor basis.’ First 337 3627 Second 330 3552 Third 337 3627 Fourth 347 3735 Fifth 305 3283 Total 2221 23905 Cory Chambers Cory Chambers Skyview House

Skyview House is a new 5 storey building which will The office accommodation will be situated over be built in the rear courtyard of Merchant House 5 open plan floors and will provide occupiers with and Cory Chambers. The impressive modern glazed modern office accommodation in a high quality appearance of Skyview House will contrast with working environment. The offices will be accessed the existing historic buildings in Merchant Place yet from Lloyd George Avenue via an attractive it will not detract from the overall character of the courtyard entrance or direct from the Merchant Merchant Place development. Overlooking Lloyd Place car park below the offices. George Avenue, it will benefit from unobstructed views of the new Millenium Centre and Roald Masterplan Dahl Plas.

SPECIFICATION • Raised access Floors (150mm void) • Suspended ceilings Typical floor plan • Recessed LG3 –2001 VDU compatible lighting • 8 person passenger lift • Gas central heating/comfort cooling • Fully carpeted • Floor boxes at 1 per 10 sq m • Male/female & disbaled wc’s

Accommodation Sq m net Sq ft net First 329 3541 Second 328 3531 Third 328 3531 Fourth 282 3035 Car Parking Fifth 269 2896 Total 1536 16534 The premises will have 25 car parking spaces allocated in the Merchant Consideration will be given to letting the offices Place car park which is accessed off Bute Street. Car parking will be on a floor by floor basis. allocated on a pro rata basis in the event that the building is let on a floor by floor basis. TERMS: Details on application. Skyview House Skyview House Merchant House

Merchant House, formerly the Old Post Office, is a landmark 3 storey Grade II listed building situated in a prominant position in the Bay with excellent views of the dynamic Waterfront developments. The offices are being sympathetically refurbished to maintain the impressive architectual features which characterise the building yet once complete will provide Masterplan occupiers with high quality open plan office accommodation. Typical floor plan

Externally, the facade will be renovated and cleaned and an impressive feature glazed entrance will be SPECIFICATION added. Internally, the offices are being • New fully glazed entrance comprehensively refurbished to provide a high • Suspended ceilings quality office accommodation with open plan floor • Recessed LG3-2001 VDU compatible lighting areas to suit modern working practices. • Fully carpeted • Gas central heating/comfort cooling This is a rare opportunity to occupy a unique and • Perimeter trunking/floor boxes prestigious headquatters office building in stimulating surroundings situated in a prime location in Cardiff Bay. • 8 person passenger lift • Male/female & disabled wc’s • Open plan offices Car Parking

The premises will have 20 car parking spaces allocated in Accommodation the Merchant Place car park which is accessed off Bute Sq m net Sq ft net Street. Car parking will be allocated on a pro rata basis in Basement 49 527 the event that the building is let on a floor by floor basis.’ Ground 404 4349 First 376 4047 Second 377 4058 Total 1206 12981 TERMS: Details on application. Merchant House Merchant House Millennium House

Millennium House is a new 8 storey building which will be built on the current surface car park to the north of Custom House. Overlooking both Lloyd George Avenue and Bute Street, this contemporary brick building provides quality modern office accommodation with the benefit of proximity to all the services and facilities the Bay has to offer, including Mermaid Quay, The Wales Millennium Centre and of course, the newly completed Welsh Assembly Government debating chamber, the .

Like the other buildings within the Merchant Place development, Millennium House benefits from on site car parking, along with excellent transport and infrastructure links both to Cardiff City Masterplan Centre and the . SPECIFICATION • Raised access floors (150mm void) • Suspended ceilings • Recessed Lg3 – 2001 lighting • 8 person passenger lift x 2 • Gas central heating/comfort cooling • Fully carpeted •Floor boxes at 1 per 10 sq.m • Male/female and disabled WC’s Typical floor plan Accommodation Car Parking

Sq m net Sq ft net 69 car parking spaces. Level 1 959 10323 Level 2 959 10323 Level 3 959 10323 Level 4 959 10323 Level 5 775 8342 Level 6 775 8342 Level 7 442 4757 Level 8 442 4757 Total 6270 67490 Millennium House Millennium House London M4 M4

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Swansea Located within a superb A48(M) communications network M4 A470 Cardiff A48 Merchant Place is surrounded by an outstanding Water bus A48 A4232 communications infrastructure, offering superb Cardiff Cats Water Bus offers a scheduled service Cardiff Bay access by rail and road, with an airport and from Penarth to Cardiff Bay and the city centre heliport within an easy commute. The area is along the . The water bus also offers noticeably pedestrian friendly with many paved chartered tours and provides an opportunity for routes set in ambient surroundings. This is further the visitor to absorb the views of popular supported by direct access to the city centre and landmarks including the , the suburbs along the Millennium Cycle Network. River Taff to the Millennium Stadium, the and the Inner Harbour. Road Situated close to its junction with Bute Street and Air less than a mile to the city centre, Merchant Place Cardiff’s heliport is situated only 2 miles from offers instant access to the A4232 link road leading Merchant Place. Scheduled services operate for to the M4 motorway. a number of routes across the UK. Cardiff International Airport is also easily accessible Rail offering regular and direct flights to many For commuters, Bute Street railway station is European destinations. approximately 100 yards from the development and provides connections with Cardiff Central Station and Valley Lines. A journey to London Paddington can be completed in approximately two hours whilst the mainline service links with Cardiff and many other British towns and cities.

Bus Regular bus services operate in the immediate locality with direct services to the city centre. The Bay Express links the city centre to the For further information, waterfront with scheduled routes every 10 www.merchant-place.co.uk please contact the sole agents minutes. In addition to this, the network provides an extensive range of services from to the suburbs and beyond.

The particulars contained in this brochure are believed to be correct, but cannot be guaranteed. All liability, in negligence or otherwise, for any loss arising from the use of these particulars is hereby excluded. March 2006