Leeds' One Trevelyan Square set for refurbishment

Leading UK property company Kinrise is embarking on a comprehensive refurbishment programme of its latest high-profile acquisition in Leeds, Trevelyan Square.

Kinrise has bought the freehold, 3.5 acre site in the heart of the city in a multi-million pound deal. The creative office specialist will refurbish 1 Trevelyan Square, a seven-storey 53,688 sq.ft building, and upgrade Ambler House, with 19,890 sq.ft of office space behind a Grade II listed façade.

The Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank advised Kinrise on the freehold purchase of the site from a private investor. The refurbishment will create a Grade A office space for Leeds.

George Aberdeen, co-founder of Kinrise, commented, “We are delighted to announce the comprehensive refurbishment of these properties, following on from the transformation of nearby 34 Boar Lane into a leading workspace with three restaurants.

“We are committed to upgrading and enhancing 3.5 acres of Leeds city centre, including the public space at Trevelyan Square for everyone to enjoy. Visitors and tenants will also benefit from the site’s mature trees and greenery, quite rare and much needed in Leeds city centre.

“The success of 34 Boar Lane has encouraged us to expand our footprint in Leeds, one of the most dynamic and commercially successful cities in the whole of the UK. Once the transformation of Trevelyan Square is complete, we are very confident of attracting more first-class occupiers to the city.”

Graham Foxton, a partner with Knight Frank said: “We are delighted to have acted on this very important acquisition, which will be of significant benefit to the city of Leeds. 1-3 Trevelyan Square is a large and important piece of the city centre and our clients’ ambitions are clear.

“Kinrise has already transformed 34 Boar Lane into one of the most exciting workplaces in the city and we can expect more of the same at Trevelyan Square.”

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