Moving times for firm

Jan 17 2009 by Henryk Zientek, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

“It will involve significant regeneration of the riverside area, creating new employment opportunities and raising the profile of Huddersfield as a major office destination in the region.’’

Mr Bailey said: “Altogether, there is 40,000sq ft of prime office space left in the main mill over five floors, which can be leased or bought. This space can be divided into office units from 2,000sq ft upwards.

“We feel they will prove very attractive to professional services firms of all sizes, as well as to the public sector. We love it so much we are moving here ourselves. The interior of Folly Mill features vaulted ceilings, spiral staircases and exposed beams.”

Mr Bailey said: “Phase one of our development has involved the conversion of the first of the two riverside buildings, which is now full. And thanks to this great success, phase two will be launched in February.”

The joint agents for the scheme are Eddisons and Michael Steel and Co.

Paul Andrew, head of agency at Eddisons, said: “There are a number of prestigious schemes being proposed for central Huddersfield, but Folly Hall will be the first to deliver the high-quality accommodation, so full of character, that is preferred by many modern businesses and organisations.”

Alec Michael, Partner at Michael Steel & Co added: “There has been demand for high quality office accommodation in the Huddersfield area for some time and notwithstanding the general economic downturn, the quality of the Folly Hall refurbishment has gone a long way to meeting much of this for both local and regional operations.”

Huddersfield-based architects Above and Beyond have already taken two floors in the smaller of the two mills and will move there from the Media Centre in Northumberland Street.

The company is taking 4,700sq ft of office space, with rents of about £15 per sq ft.