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A NEW PLACE FOR LIVING, WORKING, VISITING AND

CREATIVITY IN 2 THE HEART OF IMAGERY 1 Town Hall, arts . centre, hotel, restaurant & co-working space 2 The Ayres new apartment block with landscaping 3 Town Hall roof top terrace and bar Set around the restoration of the iconic Grade II* listed , this vibrant new development brings together modern apartment living alongside leading entertainment, culture, renowned restaurants and fi rst- class service – all while honouring the building’s distinguished legacy.

The Town Hall will house a new arts centre, a co-working space and a hotel operated by Dorsett Hospitality International with a rooftop bar for all to enjoy. In the grounds, the landscaped Town Hall Square will host public cultural events, which can be enjoyed from the lively cafés and outdoor seating.

This collection of new residential buildings, designed by renowned and award winning Make Architects, takes inspiration from the original design of both the listed Town Hall and Hornsey Library buildings. This new design creates world-class architecture while complementing the historic surroundings.

6 1 3 A MODERNIST LANDMARK, METICULOUSLY RESTORED TO ITS FORMER GLORY.

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The Hornsey Town Hall legacy careers, from The Kinks’ Ray Davies extends beyond its leading design. playing some of his earliest gigs, As a home to the council, it included through to Queen making their fi rst committee rooms, administrative ever performance in 1971. offi ces, a council chamber and a multi-purpose hall with seating This rich heritage lives on today as for around 800 people. It was in Hornsey Town Hall enters its next this hall that crowds witnessed chapter as a cultural hub, hotel and co-working in the heart of 1 a number of rock music’s most legendary stars kickstart their Crouch End.

The Grade II* listed building IMAGERY is steeped in history, with the 1 Hornsey Town Hall foyer in all its splendour Town Hall Square at Crouch End 2 Assembly hall and Broadway forming its grand front entertainment space entrance. Its rich heritage stretches 3 Council chamber for back more than 80 years. civic meetings

The building was commissioned in the early 1930s and completed in 1935 to house Hornsey A Council, later known as Haringey Council. The chosen architect was PRESTIGIOUS the -born Reginald Uren, who found inspiration in the form and functionality of modern PAST Scandinavian architecture. As a result, Hornsey Town Hall became one of the earliest and most iconic examples of modernist architecture in Britain. This pioneering design would be recognised in 1981, when the Town Hall was granted Grade II* listed status, making it one of the country’s most culturally and architecturally signifi cant buildings.

10 11 3 IMAGERY 1 Committee room with retained and refurbished furniture 2 Staircase with original metal detailing and marble clad columns 3 Clock face, one of 73 synchronised Town Hall clocks 4 Gallery floor with distinctive lighting and skylight

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PRESERVING HISTORY 2

Honouring its rich heritage, the ironmongery, metal detailing and Town Hall will be lovingly restored balustrades will be cleaned and and the iconic period features that polished, while the original clock 4 3 are still found across the building system is being restored, so that all will be refurbished and celebrated. of the building’s 73 clocks will be returned to full working order. Across the Town Hall, timber panelling is being meticulously restored by hand, Furthermore, some of the furniture while the stonework and bronze originally designed for and used balustrades in the main foyer are in the Town Hall, will be restored being repaired to their original and reutilised within the building, prestige. In the council chamber, including the grand piano. the unique leather seating will be retained and re-upholstered, while Later modern additions will be the original stage proscenium in carefully stripped away to reveal the main hall is being refurbished, and celebrate the building’s 1930s preserving the period grandeur. architecture and interiors. New, sensitive and complementary Art Deco fi xtures such as original interventions will guarantee the Town parquet and terrazzo fl ooring, light Hall’s future, giving this much loved fi ttings, signage, window frames, building a longevity for all to enjoy. glazed panelled doors, original

12 13 4 THE APARTMENTS

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INSPIRED BY HISTORY

The collection of studio, one, two balustrades come together to reflect and three bedroom apartments the Town Hall’s original Art Deco are spread across two newly built features and modernist aesthetic blocks, a mews building and a along with the distinctive concrete carefully restored Broadway annex pattern from the Hornsey Library. in the Town Hall grounds. Make Architects has ensured that the new Inside, the apartments will be fitted buildings capture the spirit and style in accordance to the original Art of Hornsey Town Hall, with carefully Deco detailing, including features thought out architectural influences such as replica door handles, and detail incorporated in both chevron timber flooring, terrazzo- the exterior design and internal inspired surfaces, Art Deco style specification of the new build bathroom lighting, metal balustrade IMAGERY apartments. balcony detailing, referencing the 1 Apartment entrance distinctive 1930s décor present featuring carefully crafted metal detailing This will be evident in the façades, throughout the Town Hall. 2 2 Architectural detailing where layered brickwork and on the Uren building carefully crafted geometric metal

18 19 “THE VARIETY OF COURTYARDS, WALKWAYS AND GARDENS ENSURE GREENERY IS RARELY OUT OF SIGHT AT HORNSEY TOWN HALL” THE COURTYARDS

In addition to Town Hall Square, the development includes a variety of gardens, courtyards and green walkways, each with its own distinct character and personality.

At the heart of the site, the charming residential east wing garden will comprise a large central lawn, surrounded by attractive planting which will bring people together to socialise in the warmer months. From planted walkways and outdoor play areas to formal lawns and carefully curated flowerbeds, the selection of courtyards and gardens ensure greenery is rarely out of sight at Hornsey Town Hall.

21 IMAGERY 1 Living area with terrace in the duplex apartments 2 Contemporary kitchen & dining area

THE LIVING AREAS

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Finished to the highest standards, the stylish apartments will include fl oor-to-ceiling windows in the open-plan living area, fl ooding the room with plenty of natural light. Referencing the original wood panelling and fl ooring in the Town Hall, chevron timber fl ooring will fl ow from the hallways through to the living spaces. In the kitchens, fully integrated appliances will provide state-of-the-art facilities for cooking and storage, while terrazzo inspired solid worktops will allow plenty of space for meal preparation.

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22 23 24 25 THE BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS

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With tall windows and white walls, IMAGERY the light and airy bedrooms are the 1 Typical light filled bedroom with balcony ideal place to wind down at the end 2 Art Deco inspired of the day. The built-in wardrobes bathroom are set to provide plenty of concealed storage space, and many of the master bedrooms will benefit from ensuite bathrooms and direct access to balconies or terraces.

Lined with chevron porcelain wall and floor tiles, the sleek bathrooms will offer a contemporary take on Hornsey Town Hall’s modernist aesthetic. The mirrored storage cabinet and vanity unit feature satin nickel framing and opal lighting, bringing an Art Deco touch to the room. The large walk-in showers have both wall mounted and hand-held showers. The ensuite to the duplex apartments feature large freestanding bathtubs.

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26 27 THE BALCONIES & TERRACES

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The majority of apartments at IMAGERY Hornsey Town Hall will feature 1 Terrace with views of the Town Hall balconies, terraces or small gardens, 2  Apartment with superb with direct access from either the wraparound terrace living areas or master bedrooms. The balconies will be lined with detailed metal balustrades, reflecting the Town Hall’s distinctive exterior. The balconies will make for perfect spots to enjoy a morning coffee in the open air, while the terraces and gardens will be ideal for entertaining friends on balmy summer evenings.

“THESE OUTDOOR SPACES ARE IDEAL SPOTS TO ENJOY A MORNING COFFEE OR ENTERTAIN FRIENDS IN THE OPEN AIR”

28 29 1 30 31 LIFE AT HORNSEY TOWN HALL

33 Town Hall Square has long been the existing shady mature trees and the heart of the Crouch End lawn garden, while integrated seating community. Over the years, the will border the area and soft planting space has changed and evolved in is set to bring bursts of colour. TOWN HALL use and appearance, reflecting the needs and tastes of the time. Lining the Square, cafés and restaurants will serve al fresco SQUARE In line with the wider restoration diners as seating spills outside, and of the building, the Square will be local traders and stall owners will rejuvenated to celebrate its original set up shop on market day. A variety features, including the distinctive of cultural and social events will fountain and period street lighting. create a vibrant, inclusive space for The central green space will still host all to enjoy.

34 35 “OPERATED BY DORSETT HOSPITALITY INTERNATIONAL, THE HOTEL & THE HOTEL WILL SPAN FOUR FLOORS TO THE EAST WING OF CO-WORKING HUB HORNSEY TOWN HALL”

Opening up from the hotel The welcoming break-out spaces reception, operated by Dorsett will be furnished with a mixture of Hospitality International, you will refurbished antique and modern find the main co-working hub. furniture. The lounge areas will This open-plan space will unite provide social space for everyone entrepreneurs, freelancers, creatives to engage in the building, from and small business owners from the musicians and filmmakers to Crouch End community. A concierge entrepreneurs, residents, visitors and will also be on hand 24/7 in the business owners. On the top floor, the Town Hall building. roof terrace and bar will be a great place to relax, taking in the ambience On the upper floors, further flexible and the far-reaching views across workspaces will meet specific Crouch End and beyond. needs, from hot-desking areas to private offices designed for start- ups and growing companies. A selection of bespoke facilities are also being fitted across the building, with recording studios on the lower ground floor and rehearsal spaces in the assembly hall.

36 37 38 39 “THE TOWN HALL WILL BE HOME TO A NEW ARTS CENTRE HOSTING A DIVERSE PROGRAMME OF HIGH QUALITY LIVE PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS” THE ARTS CENTRE

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In addition to the creative and co- working spaces, the Town Hall will be home to a modern, new Arts Centre hosting a diverse programme of high quality performances and events, from theatre and film to music, dance, comedy and cabaret shows.

Run by cutting-edge arts and media specialists, Time + Space Co., the Arts Centre will push the boundaries of live entertainment, drawing on future-proofed technologies to host 3D hologram performances and live streams of international ballet, theatre and opera.

In the warmer months, activity will spill out onto Town Hall Square for summer fairs, exhibitions, local farmers’ markets and the annual Crouch End festival, which brings the whole community together for live music, food stalls and an open- air cinema.

The Arts Centre is being designed to ensure it paves the way for a cultural renaissance for Crouch End and for the borough and beyond. It will be a place to serve 2 the needs of the local community and businesses and a visitor destination hosting world-class entertainment. The environment will IMAGERY promote productivity and creativity, 1 Live performances all underpinned with a top class 2 A contemporary hospitality experience for people to art gallery work, socialise, relax and enjoy for 3 Private workspace at Hornsey Town Hall generations to come. Arts Centre

40 41 3 DISCOVER CROUCH END

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25 M 14 SCHOOLS M2 5

TC ENFIELD 1 Coleridge Primary School (Primary)

HL ANE 21 M1 1 A A LOUGHTON 10 2 Ashmount Primary School (Primary) EAST BARNET 5 0 1 M A 3 St Peter-in-Chains RC Infant School (Primary) 1 1 M NUE N CIRCULAR RD

S AVE 4 Weston Park Primary School (Primary ) N UEE Q

5 St Gilda’s Catholic Junior School (Secondary) A1 STRATFORD ARC HWA A N 12 H D 6 Wood School (Secondary) R E C Y I N RD RC

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D 1 2 O 1 U ULAR A A N L C 7 Highgate School (Independent ages 3-18) W A

R A1 A R Y A12 N CI RD A40 TURNPIKE 8 Norfolk House School (Independent Prep. ages 4-11) CITY OF

Y AY TWA LONDON AM W B550 ES LANE NEWH W A13 9 Channing School (Independent ages 4-18 girls)

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SPORTS T A12 10

STREE 05 A2 2 H 0 IG A32 H A307 A3 10 Coolhurst Tennis and Squash Club P S CIRCULAR A RD RK RO PRIORY ROAD 11 Highgate Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club

A 12 Virgin Active D

13 Park Road Pools & Fitness 20 B550

CULTURE 14 Alexandra

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13 E 138 15 ArtHouse Crouch End HORNSEY E 11 N

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URCH L ES 17 Park Theatre 22 CH 6 36 29 15 18 Jealous Gallery 16 B 18 28 30 12 34 4 ARCHWAY ROAD 1 GREENERY 27 38 19 26 32 20 Priory Park 37 25 38 21 Alexandra Park 24 33 22 Queen’s Woods 31 23 35 E HIGHGATE 10 CAFÉS / RESTAURANT AN L 3 AR H END HILL 24 Dunns Bakers D 5 O 1 O 10 A1201 HARRINGAY 25 Chicken Shop W CROUC CH GREEN LANES 26 Sable D’or W SOUTH AY R

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29 Melange 0 54 B A 30 Heirloom 1 7 0 3

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32 Gail’s 0 5 1 9 B 19 40 HIGHGATE HIGH 5 PUBS B C HW

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R STRE OAD 34 The Queens A103 T ET

35 Harringay Arms

DA HIGHGATE HIL A1 03 36 The Maynard Arms RTMOUT 20 5 A 1

L SUPERMARKETS HPARK HI 37 Waitrose 17

38 Co-op LL ARCHWAY WITH A NUMBER OF BUSES AND TRAINS CLOSE AT HAND, CROUCH END IS WELL CONNECTED TO ALL OF LONDON AND BEYOND. GETTING AROUND

UNDERGROUND KING’S CROSS VICTORIA & ST. PANCRAS EUSTON OXFORD STREET GREEN PARK LEICESTER SQUARE PICCADILLY LINE (16 MINS) (18 MINS) (21 MINS) (23 MINS) (26 MINS)

12 mins by W7 bus to Eurostar British Library West End Buckingham Palace Covent Garden Finsbury Park National Rail National Rail Crossrail

UNDERGROUND ANGEL BANK LONDON BRIDGE NORTHERN LINE (18 MINS) (26 MINS) (32 MINS) (33 MINS)

13 mins by 41 bus to Camden Market Sadlers Wells Theatre Financial District Borough Market Archway Station The Shard

OVERGROUND OLD STREET GREAT NORTHERN (17 MINS) (29 MINS) (33 MINS)

14 mins by 41 bus to Alexandra Palace Financial District Hornsey Station Museum of London

A1 A406 M1 MOTORWAY M25 MOTORWAY BY CAR (5 MINS) (10 MINS) (15 MINS) (30 MINS)

1 mile 2.5 miles 5.5 miles 9.5 miles

LONDON CITY HEATHROW LUTON STANSTED BY AIR AIRPORT AIRPORT AIRPORT AIRPORT

12 miles 28 miles 30 miles 35 miles

46 47 If you’re partial to an afternoon spent meandering through vintage boutiques, gift stores and market stalls, with a pause for coffee in between, Crouch End is the ideal destination.

Florists curate vibrant window displays, bringing bright flashes of colour to the streets, while weekends see locals and visitors browsing the interesting array of homeware stores and craft shops.

When it comes to eating out, the neighbourhood caters to every taste and occasion. Its streets are home to cuisines from all corners of the world, with Thai restaurants, Mediterranean cafés, steakhouses and pizzerias sitting side by side. 3

1 For an after-dinner drink, head to one of Crouch End’s many watering holes. The area is home to quirky cocktail bars, microbreweries and a variety of traditional pubs serving hearty food alongside a choice of local ales, speciality gins and expertly selected wines. ON THE HIGH STREET

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IMAGERY 1 Cassius & Coco, sustainable lifestyle and design products 2 Urban Flower Co, an independent botanical florist 3 Dunn’s Bakery’s famous Crouch End Sourdough 4 The Haberdashery, a coffee shop with vintage crockery 5 King’s Head Pub, famed for its comedy nights

49 2 IMAGERY 1 Crouch End ArtHouse, cinema, theatre, café/ bar and events. 2 Alexandra Palace, an iconic venue offering a host of events 3 Crouch End 1 3 Picturehouse with café, bar and events

A CULTURAL HOME 2

Since the likes of Ray Davies and Joining these cultural institutions, Freddie Mercury graced the stage at the Arts Centre at Hornsey Town Hornsey Town Hall, Crouch End has Hall will continue to host a wide been a natural home for the arts. range of performances, exhibitions, The local pubs and clubs welcome gigs and concerts, as well as up-and-coming musicians, hosting the annual Crouch End comedians and actors, who perform festival, which brings live music, to crowds throughout the week. craft markets, an open-air cinema and much more to the heart of On Lane, the Crouch Crouch End. End ArtHouse puts on screenings, theatre and musical performances, while the neighbouring Picturehouse cinema attracts cinephiles with the latest film releases and exclusive talks and Q&As. Just ten minutes away by bus, Alexandra Palace hosts internationally acclaimed acts, who perform to thousands of fans in the historic concert hall.

50 51 IMAGERY 1 Views across London from Alexandra Park 2 Crick et at Highgate Wood 3 C ycling through the Parkland Walk Nature Reserve

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North London is blessed with an Nearby, Crouch End’s lido on Park abundance of greenery. From the Road draws keen swimmers for a undulating sprawl of bracing dip out in the open air. At Heath to the shady paths of the height of the season, children Highgate Wood, these spaces splash around in the play pool, form the heart and soul of the sunbathers set up for the day on surrounding communities, uniting the grassy slopes, and people glide picnickers, runners, dog-walkers up the lanes with the sun beating and cyclists alike. down on their backs.

With the Victorian grandeur of The summer months also see the Alexandra Park to the north, and neighbouring Shepherd’s Cot Trust the landscaped gardens of Finsbury playing fields spring to life, as crowds Park to the south, Crouch End sits in gather to sip cool drinks and cheer between some of the city’s best- boundaries scored and aces hit at loved green spaces. A short walk up the Highgate Cricket and Lawn from the Broadway, the charming Tennis Club. When the weather Priory Park draws locals for strolls isn’t so fine, the indoor pool, gym among the mature silver birches, and sports courts at the Park plane trees and well-maintained Road Leisure Centre attract people flowerbeds, with the opportunity for group classes and personal to stop for coffee at the park’s workouts throughout the week. independently run café.

52 53 3 THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

55 IMAGERY 1 West Side Place, Melbourne, , approx. 2,800 units, under planning. 2 Dorsett City, London 267 hotel rooms and suites 3 Dorsett Shepherd’s Bush, London 317 hotel rooms and suites 4 Angel Meadows & Northern Gateway, Manchester, regeneration over 15,000 homes

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1 FAR EAST CONSORTIUM & DORSETT HOSPITALITY INTERNATIONAL

Far East Consortium International in Crouch End, launched in Spring 3 Limited is a leading property 2018, Alpha Square in , conglomerate which specialises in launching in Spring 2019 and we will property development, hospitality play a key role in the regeneration and car parking ventures across of Manchester’s Northern Gateway, mainland China, , which will see the construction of Singapore, Australia, New Zealand over 15,000 new homes over the and the . Listed next decade. on the Hong Kong stock exchange since 1972, the company brings over Dorsett Hospitality International, set forty years’ experience operating in up in January 2007, is a subsidiary of Asia Pacifi c region. Our highly skilled Far East Consortium International team brought its extensive expertise Limited and operates upscale 4 star to the U.K. to create vibrant places hotels. The Grade II* listed Dorsett for people to live work and play. Shepherds Bush Hotel, London, opened in 2011 and the second UK Far East Consortium opened its hotel, Dorsett City, London, opened U.K. head offi ce in London in 2011 in 2017. Our hotels can be found and a regional offi ce in Manchester in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Wuhan, in 2016. We have several mixed- Chengdu, Kuala Lumpur, Johor use developments in the pipeline Bahru, Labuan and Singapore. including Meadowside in Manchester, The Group owns and manages launched in 2017, Hornsey Town Hall all of its hotels.

56 57 THE TIME + SPACE CO.

At the Time + Space Co. we are specialists in regenerating urban developments. We have provided creative solutions to designing innovative spaces since 1995 and have worked extensively on projects such as Wimbledon Film 1 & TV Studios, Manchester’s Old Granada Studios and Birmingham’s Custard Factory. Our focus is on regenerating these places by bringing their cultural, educational and creative scenes to life. At the forefront of our approach, we work with the people who make these Make Architects is an award- spaces unique. Our integrated MAKE winning international architectural approach unites the public and practice with a reputation for private sector by establishing long 3 challenging convention and pursuing lasting relationships within the ARCHITECTS a democratic design process. Since media, retail, leisure and creative we opened our doors in 2004, we’ve industries. Our vision is your worked on more than 1,500 projects vision as we continue to create worldwide covering a wide range of environments that people love to sectors. Today we have more than live, work and create in. 150 people in London, Hong Kong We bring ideas to life by bringing and Sydney providing architecture, people and products together to interior and urban design services create exceptional places. from concept to completion.

Make is, and always has been,

100% employee-owned. Our non- IMAGERY hierarchical structure allows 1 Make Architects project - 10 Park for the free flow of ideas and Drive, London, UK – interior design this is reflected in our friendly, for 345 apartments in Canary Wharf waterfront (completion 2019) collaborative culture. Make’s work 2 Make Architects project - Harrods, is inspired by a singular purpose: London, UK – a range of architecture to design the best buildings, places and interiors projects within Harrods’ and spaces in the world. That means Grade II*-listed flagship store. 3 Time + Space Co. project - Wimbledon exploring the unique potential of Film & TV Studios was home to class every brief to find the best solution producers and a thriving creative hub for each individual project – one 4 Time + Space Co. project - the that’s right for the people, the regeneration of the Custard Factory in Birmingham is recognised as a shining planet, the client and the local beacon of creativity in the Midlands 2 community.

58 59 4 CREDITS NOTICES Architecture & Interior Design CROUCH END (FEC) LIMITED assumes no Make Architects responsibility and shall not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused Hard Landscaping by reliance on the information in this brochure. Make Architects FEC Development Management Limited is Soft Landscaping appointed development manager of Hornsey OuterSpace Town Hall, The Broadway, Crouch End, London, Branding & Sales Materials N8 9JJ by the owner CROUCH END (FEC) LIMITED Steve Edge Design (a company incorporated in and Wales with company number 10448866 and registered Arts Centre and Co-working address Ground Floor, 12 Stanhope Gate, London, Time + Space Co. England, W1K 1AW). Whilst reasonable efforts have been made to Hornsey Town Hall ensure that the information in this brochure is The Broadway, Crouch End, correct, it is designed specifically as a broad London, N8 9JJ indicative guide only and CROUCH END (FEC) [email protected] LIMITED reserves the right to amend any of hornsey-townhall.co.uk the specifications at its absolute discretion as +44 (0)20 8341 4664 necessary and without any notice. This brochure does not in any way constitute or form any part of a contract for sale, transfer or lease nor does it constitute a representation or otherwise form the basis of a contract. Photography taken at similar Far East Consortium developments and computer-generated images (CGIs) are indicative only and should not be relied upon as depicting the final as built development or apartment. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves regarding the accuracy of the information provided in this brochure. No assumption should be made regarding any part or the whole of any plot or the estate not shown in the brochure. May 2018.

SAVILLS FAR EAST CONSORTIUM 33 Margaret Street Ground Floor, 12 Stanhope Gate, London, W1G 0JD London, England, W1K 1AW

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