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27 August 2010
OVG delivers the Haagsche Zwaan office building to Union
Investment
OVG has delivered office development Haagsche Zwaan in The
Hague to purchaser Union Investment.
11 August 2010
Savills Germany secures biggest letting in Neuss and signs
tenants in Berlin and Munich
International real estate advisor Savills has successfully
advised on 2010's biggest office letting transaction to date in
Neuss. In addition it has secured t...
11 August 2010
Two tier office market set to remain in Manchester
The Manchester office market is set to continue to be split
into two tiers for the remainder of 2010. The latest Manchester
office reports that while demand r...
09 August 2010
Greenwich Peninsula's pier walk sold
Greenwich Peninsula Regeneration Ltd ("GPRL"), the joint
venture between Lend Lease (Europe) Ltd and Quintain, announces the
sale of Pier Walk to Deka Immobil...
09 August 2010
Savills rocks Bury
Following the recent opening of The Rock in Bury, Lancashire,
landlord Hammerson has retained Savills' management services at the
new landmark retail scheme.
09 August 2010
Further letting success at Brettenham House, London W1
Draco, represented by Savills and Farebrother, has let space
at Brettenham House on Lancaster Place in London, W1 to Ryan Tax
Services UK Ltd. This new lettin...
05 August 2010
Savills retains management at N1 shopping centre, Islington
following sale
Following the recent purchase by Henderson Global Investors'
German business Warburg-Henderson KAG, international real estate
advisor Savills has recently bee...
04 August 2010
Madrid: office take up rises three fold and investment moves
steadily forwards
Madrid office take up during Q210 rose three fold to 160,000
sq m compared to Q209, according to research, with H110 take up at
double the total for H109.
04 August 2010
Savills advises on BBVA sale and leaseback
International real estate advisor Savills has advised BBVA on
a sale and leaseback to a family office investor.
04 August 2010
Scottish futures trust takes space in Edinburgh
The Scottish Futures Trust, represented by Commercial, has
acquired office space at 11-15 Thistle Street in Edinburgh from
landlord Zurich Assurance.
04 August 2010
Union Investment sells 10 Gresham Street, London
Union Investment, advised by Savills, has sold 10 Gresham
Street in the City of London to a joint venture between Hammerson
and the Canada Pension Plan Invest...
20 July 2010
Deals hat trick at Brunswick Centre, Scarborough
The Prudential Assurance Company Ltd, advised by the Retail
team, has let Unit 28, 17 and 11 in the Brunswick Centre,
Scarborough to GB & BM Walker, Putting o...
20 July 2010
New tenant takes the works at 4 Market Place East,
Ripon
Ogden Waller Properties LLP, represented by Savills, has let
4 Market Place East Ripon to The Works Stores Ltd.
20 July 2010
Red hot new letting at the Avenue, Alwoodley
A private client, represented by Savills, has let 4-6 The
Avenue, Alwoodley to a private occupier trading as Red
Pepper.
20 July 2010
Children's charity takes space in Ossett
A private client, represented by Savills, has let 170
Dewsbury Road, Ossett to the National Children's Centre.
Shah Swaps Paper For Wood
Former newspaper boss Eddie Shah, who founded Today and revolutionised the print industry, has launched a new venture: he is building New England-style holiday homes in Wiltshire - with the emphasis firmly on wood from a sustainable source.
Shah and his wife Jennifer, who bought The Wiltshire Golf Club two years ago and have since added a hotel, and conference facilities, have brought in Savills Leisure Team in Oxford to market the 44 timber lodges.
His love of wood is evident. He explains: "It is a wonderful building material, with warmth and character. We hunted for the best and found it in Canada, where the pines produce the most superior timber with the best qualities. Everything that can be made of wood, is: framework, floors, window frames, doors and external cladding."
Eddie Shah is also keen on energy saving and enthuses about the heat transfer system installed in each home, which can cut fuel costs by up to 75%, and the grey water flushing system which reduces water usage. Other features include low energy lighting, solar powered extractor fans and extensive insulation. There is also a 'sun tube' installed in each home to provide natural light to the upper floor and avoid having to switch on lights so often.
The Wiltshire Leisure Village incorporates three styles of property, linked in varied groups of two, three and four lodges. The largest, Marlborough, is a 1,500 sq ft 4-bedroomed lodge arranged over three floors, with stunning views from the hexagonal master bedroom. Next comes the 2-storey Avebury, with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and spacious living accommodation; and finally the similar but slightly smaller (1,040 sq ft) Ridgeway.
All styles come with a fully fitted kitchen (NEFF double oven, ceramic hobs, washing machine, dryer, fridge-freezer and dishwasher), good sized patio/decking area and ample parking space. Carpets can be fitted if required and a full fit-out service is available.
Kay Smith of Savills says: "At prices of £265,000, £221,000 and £198,000 respectively, The Wiltshire Lodges represent excellent value for money and the ecological features are a real bonus for anyone who cares about the environment."
Two show homes, a Marlborough and an Avebury, are available to view and the scheme is on course to be build complete by September 2007.
Buyers can rent out their homes if they wish, either through The Wiltshire's recommended agent or independently. Lodge owners will enjoy all the club's facilities - including 27 holes of golf, bar, restaurant, swimming pool, gym and beauty spa - and full membership rights. The Shahs also have plans to add an outdoor swimming pool, barbecue area and tennis courts.
The Wiltshire Leisure Village is just outside Wootton Bassett, about 5 miles from Swindon and within striking distance of Heathrow.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information please contactFor further information contact Kay Smith, Savills Oxford
+44 (0)1865 269109
ksmith@savills.com
Helen Hutt, Savills Oxford press officer
+44 (0)1865 269113 / 07831 682092
hhutt@savills.com
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