Knight Frank brokers a significant deal at 'iconic' central Leeds building

The Leeds office of ‘leading’ global property consultancy Knight Frank has brokered a significant deal at Tailors Corner, the iconic central Leeds building which was originally the home of Hepworth Tailors.

The deal swiftly follows the completion of a £5m refurbishment of the 25,000 sq ft building, which has created some of the finest flexible Grade A office space in the city. Music Vine, a music licensing company which represents some of the most exciting independent musicians in the world, has taken 1,657sq ft of high-quality office space on the second floor.

Tailors Corner, formerly known as Wellington Park House, was bought for an undisclosed sum by award-winning property developers Boultbee Brooks in 2018. It is situated on the corner of Wellington Street and Thirsk Row.

Victoria Harris of ‘leading’ global property consultancy Knight Frank in Leeds, who are marketing Tailors Corner, commented: “Tailors Corner has led the way in terms of providing prime office space which has found the perfect balance between creative and corporate, creating an environment that appealed to the market and corporate occupiers at the beginning of the flight to quality movement.

“This movement aims to bring staff back to a new office environment they will enjoy working in, which will help attraction and retention. The roof terrace is a perfect example of added building amenities that play a key role in occupier considerations and its design and style has set a new standard of expectation within Leeds.

“The Music Vine deal is a resounding endorsement of Boultbee Brooks’ substantial investment in this very special building,” she added. “The tenant fell in love with Tailors Corner at first sight.”

Set over seven floors, there is currently 12,000 sq ft available to lease, with office suites from 1,500 sq ft. All suites are available for immediate occupation.

Elizabeth Ridler of Knight Frank in Leeds added: “This iconic building is steeped in history formerly a fabric and garment warehouse with a state-of-the-art retail space at street level, it’s always been a site for trailblazers and forward-thinkers.

“A green agenda is paramount here. We’ve done away with basement parking for the privileged few, in favour of installing bike storage and shower facilities for everyone. And there’s an incredible communal roof terrace, with feature planting, for all the tenants.

“Set in the hubbub of the city just moments from Leeds station and the new Channel 4 HQ, and with the Cycle Superhighway literally on the doorstep, Tailors Corner is designed as an inspiring modern space where businesses thrive within a community of like-minded people.”

By Mark Adair – Correspondent, Bdaily