Four companies have signed for a total of nearly 17,000 sq ft of Grade A office space at Bracknell’s 1+3 Arlington Square.
The flurry of plug-and-play lettings by property consultancy Vail Williams and joint agent Fryer Commercial, with three completed and one agreed for November, follow two others since last November, totalling just over 6,700 sq ft.
Andrew Baillie, an associate at Vail Williams specialising in commercial property across the South East, said:
“Following a significant investment in top-quality refurbishment, 1+3 Arlington Square is proving popular with discerning companies looking to invest in stunning workplaces which support retention and talent attraction."
“As well as the premium quality of each office, there is the advantage of shared amenities available across both buildings at 1+3 Arlington Square. These include a gym, padel court, café, expansive atrium/business lounge providing casual seating and meeting spaces, cycle racks and EV charging.”
Andrew added:
“We anticipate other signings in due course, with the six tenants signed up already accounting for nearly 24,000 sq ft between them. Bracknell, with its mainline railway station eight minutes’ walk away, and proximity to the M3 and M4, less than six miles away, continues to draw companies seeking accessibility to a wider catchment of staff and talent pool.”
Lease terms range from five years to 10, with quoting rents of £30 to £34.50 per square foot, depending on fit-out specifications.
The largest letting to date is to xe.com, a global financial services company which provides currency services and products, with 6,625 sq ft at 1 Arlington Square from November following office works.
There were three lettings in September – 5,913 sq ft to pan-European distribution partner Albert Roger at 1 Arlington Square, 3,000 sq ft to Keenfinity, which provides safety, security and communication products and systems, at 1 Arlington Square and 1,400 sq ft to STEM recruiter ReeVR Talent at 3 Arlington Square.
Telecoms service provider Connect 44, occupied 3,000 sq ft at 1 Arlington Square in March and One Media Services, the specialist technical AV distributor, moved into 3,713 sq ft in the same building last November.
Anthony Rajwan, a director at Clim plc, which is leasing space at 1+3 Arlington Square to companies, said:
“We are noticing that when companies are selecting their next office space, they are closely looking at the doorstep amenities on offer as these are seen to benefit employees and customers – and, crucially in today’s marketplace, help curate a memorable experience in the workplace.”
Liz Thorn, Operations Manager at Connect 44, said:
“Our move to 1 Arlington Square has been a resounding success. The building provides exceptional facilities for our staff, including the gym, padel courts and the Atrium Cafe, which offers an ideal setting for lunch, meetings and informal break-out sessions."
“The surrounding green spaces, seating areas and fountain create a unique environment rarely found in a town centre location. The landlord and management team ensured a seamless transition and continue to provide excellent day-to-day support."
“We believe 1 Arlington Square is the best workplace setting we viewed in Berkshire, and the staff are delighted with our choice.”
EPC ratings for both buildings, which can fitted-out suites from 2,300 sq ft to 13,800 sq ft, are energy-efficient A. Joint marketing agents are Vail Williams and Fryer Commercial.
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