Property developer Dunedin has completed the latest stage of its ongoing programme of refurbishment at the Great Charles Street estate.
The company has completed work on the redevelopment of the 34,000 sq ft Charles House, fully upgrading each of the building’s nine floors to provide air-conditioned office suites from 1,750 sq ft.
Charles House has excellent levels of natural light, with fantastic views across Great Charles Street Queensway to the Victorian façade of the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
A new boutique-style reception has been installed on the ground floor, with the use of warm natural materials including marble and dark timber offset by soft lighting and copper highlights, offering a sophisticated environment to welcome both tenants and visitors to the building.
Charles House is a part of the Great Charles Street Estate, a portfolio of seven buildings acquired in 2015 by AG Dunedin Birmingham Estate Venture LP, a joint venture between Angelo Gordon and Dunedin Property Asset Management, from Aviva for £22 million.
Gordon Kellie, Dunedin, said: “Each of the buildings on the estate has its own very distinct feel and we wanted to ensure that through the refurbishment process we were bringing their characteristics back to the fore to create a sense of each building holding an appeal to a wide range of occupiers.
“While we are working closely with interior design experts Space Invader, to bring out the personality of each of the individual buildings, we are also keen to create a sense of community and shared space across the estate.
“We are now looking forward to having discussions with occupiers who are keen to secure a well-appointed, high quality office space at the heart of Birmingham.”
Bilfinger GVA and LSH are joint letting agents on the development.
George Jennings, Director at Bilfinger GVA, said: “The buildings at Great Charles Street Estate offer a perfect balance of style and substance, providing high quality space for occupiers with a requirement for smaller floorplates. We have already seen good interest in Charles House prior to the completion of these works, which speaks volumes of the quality of the refurbishment and the development’s location in the city.”
Alex Tross, LSH, said: “Charles House is perfect for a smaller but established company, with a great location close to the traditional city core and Birmingham’s main transport links. The redevelopment of the Paradise site will be a huge benefit in opening up new pedestrian routes that connect Great Charles Street to Victoria Square and the city’s wider plethora of commercial, retail and leisure locations.”
Great Charles Street Estate is a collection of seven buildings situated on an island site in Birmingham city centre framed by Newhall Street, Lionel Street, Summer Row and fronting Great Charles Street Queensway, a main arterial route connecting the site to the A38 and national motorway network.
The estate also benefits significantly from its proximity to New Street and Snow Hill railway stations and situation adjacent to the Paradise development which will open new pedestrian routes to the city centre.