Rockspring unveils unique rooftop of Queen Street Leeds development

When 6 Queen Street , Leeds, comes to the market later this year, the property’s tenant will be able to exclusively use its new unique roof terrace space.

Rockspring Property Investment Managers acquired 6 Queen Street, a speculative city centre office development, last October. When the development is completed, it will be worth £30 million.

The terrace, which measures approximately 5,060 sq ft, will provide a very different setting in the centre of Leeds’ business district and is most suitable for client entertaining.

The rest of the new office development at 6 Queen Street, which is being undertaken by developer Marshall CDP, features six floors of flexible space ranging from 4,359sq ft to 14,047sq ft, secure basement parking and a double height reception.

Having designed to achieve BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating, the office space has also used the quality materials including LED lighting.

After the property’s steel works began at the end of March, 6 Queen street is set to be completed in spring 2016.

Rod Mordey, European Director at Rockspring, spaid: “We are developing an extremely efficient building that has a focus on strong sustainability credentials, which we know are becoming key requisites for occupiers and investors alike, but not at the expense of quality.

“The roof terrace offers a space that a potential tenant would have exclusive access to, making it unique within the Leeds market and an ideal head office proposition. This, combined with the flexible use of space and potential return on investment offered by the floorplate, makes 6 Queen Street a stand out choice, we think.”

Elizabeth Ridler, partner at Knight Frank, added: “The 6 Queen Street scheme is already registering a great deal of interest as it has been designed to appeal to the widest possible audience. Its floorplates are traditionally perfect for the Leeds occupier market in terms of size, and the functionality of the space means that it doesn’t limit potential occupiers.

“Its location in the city and the fact that it will be six months earlier to market than its nearest like for like competitor are also strong factors in the early interest.”

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