78 Cowcross Street

Acquired in 2016, this was an outdated office building in an up and coming area of London. Now fully restored and extended, this seven storey building is now a unique and modern office building, arguably the best office / retail building in that that top Farringdon location.

Overview

  • Acquired by Unity in October 2016, as an outdated office building in Clerkenwell – one of the most up-and-coming areas of central London
  • Following a complex planning application, Unity achieved planning consent to fully reconstruct the building
  • Completed in Dec 2019, Unity has created one of the area’s most unique and modern office buildings. G and LG floors have been pre let to the internationally renowned furniture company – Fritz Hansen

Advantages

  • Clerkenwell is considered to be hub of London’s renowned Tech Belt and the favoured location for Europe’s creatives
  • Less than a 1 minute walk to Farringdon station which will be one of London’s busiest new train stations on the new  Elizabeth Line (Crossrail), and a short walk from the Smithfield Market, Barbican Centre and the Museum of London
Use

Retail & office

Date acquired

October 2016

Current Status

Under management

Location

Clerkenwell

Size

11,072 sq ft NIA

Development

Completed in December 2019


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