Park News
July 2007
CHESTERFORD RESEARCH PARK APPOINTS JEFFERSONS COMMERCIAL TO MANSION HOUSE LETTINGS CAMPAIGN
Joint Developers of Chesterford Research Park, The Churchmanor Estates Plc and Morley Fund Management, have appointed Jeffersons Commercial LLP, a leading Cambridge-based commercial property agency, to assist the office letting programme at its Mansion House building.
The Jeffersons Commercial team was selected on the strength of its expertise and contacts within the Cambridge office market, and its ability to work with the two existing retained advisors, AtisReal and Carter Jonas. The team assigned is Ben Oughton (partner) and Howard Westgate (associate), who bring a strong reputation for their pro-active approach and determination to drive through successful deals.
Martin Sylvester, Director of The Churchmanor Estates Plc commented: “The additional presence of Jeffersons Commercial in our key Cambridge office market was an important consideration in their appointment, and this will help bring about the final letting of the suites within the Mansion House. I am delighted to welcome them to the team.”
The Mansion House is located at the heart of the Chesterford Research Park, opposite the arboretum. Originally built in the late 19th century, this period building was recently refurbished to provide flexible office suites, available from 342 sq ft to 1,869 sq ft. together with shared kitchen and facilities.
Ben Oughton, partner of Jeffersons Commercial, said: “The Mansion House provides outstanding office facilities within the Park and the local area. We are greatly looking forward to adding value to the existing lettings campaign through our detailed knowledge of the local occupier market.”
The Mansion House is a unique building within Chesterford Research Park, providing small, flexible accommodation specifically for start-up and associated companies both from the scientific and wider business worlds. From the type of space available to the highly flexible lease packages on offer, every aspect of the Mansion House has been tailored to attract local up-and-coming businesses. The Vari-lease package at Mansion House has been created to give incoming tenants the opportunity to take a one year contract or a longer lease with break options after the first year in occupation.
Since its completion earlier this year, Mansion House has so far attracted three exciting occupiers from the science and biotechnology worlds; namely, CellCentric, Medivir and Cambridge Healthcare & Biotech.
