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Developer Robert Hitchins Ltd has sold a new industrial unit in Stonehouse, Stroud to private investors for more than £3.7 million, reflecting a net initial yield of 5.43%. The purchasers of Unit 1 at Stroudwater 13 are UK-based Rushmire Ltd. The 22,523 sq ft facility was built speculatively in 2023 by Robert Hitchins Ltd on a self-contained 1.4 acre site at the entrance to the new £12m first phase of its Stroudwater 13 scheme, alongside Stroudwater Business Park in Stonehouse. A spokesperson for Rushmire Ltd said: “We were particularly attracted to this property being modern and built to a high standard. Having a 10-year lease already in place to a company with a strong covenant meant that the decision to buy was a no-brainer. We are looking forward to working with Robert Hitchins again in the future.” Robert Hitchins let the building to Loudspeaker Technology Limited, globally renowned manufacturers of high-performance audio equipment to the music industry, on a 10-year lease in October last year.  The investment sale to Rushmire brings to completion the first phase of the scheme which also included the relocation of pharmaceutical company Greiner Bio-One from existing premises in Stonehouse, subsequently refurbished and sold by Robert Hitchins, into a new multi-million pound, 53,500 sq ft UK HQ developed by the company at Stroudwater 13 in 2023.  Senior Development Manager at Robert Hitchins, Mike Plimmer, said: “This is a fantastic milestone to reach and a testament to the great occupier and investment interest in new-build industrial warehousing in the area. “Unit 1 is a highly-prominent, modern and sustainable building let to a strong regional company with international reach on a long-term lease which is a great investment product and we are delighted with the offmarket sale to Rushmire Ltd. “It’s been a fantastic effort by the whole team to bring forward this investment in Stonehouse from inception through land acquisition, planning, development, letting agreements and sale.” The agents were Alder King. Partner Oli Stretton said: “We’re delighted to have played our part. It’s a fantastic outcome which underscores our view about the strength of the market for high-quality industrial development of this nature. Unit 1 is terrific space in a market starved of new stock. New opportunities like this are few and far between.” Stroudwater 13 forms part of the employment allocation for Robert Hitchins’ wider Great Oldbury urban extension at Stonehouse which also includes 1,300 homes, a primary school, local centre and extensive sports and community facilities.   It is close to J13 of the M5 and adjoins Stroudwater Business Park occupied by multinational companies including Renishaw, Schlumberger and Muller. 

Independent builders’ merchant MKM Supplies has moved into a brand new 20,000  sq ft unit at Central Park, Bridgend, developed by Robert Hitchins Ltd. The company’s 132nd branch creates 18 new jobs and aims to bring a fresh approach to the area with exceptional service, an extensive product range and a strong commitment to supporting the local community. It joins several other MKM branches in Wales, including Cardiff, Llandudno, Ruthin and a further branch in Bangor due to open later this month. Branch director Jonathan Thomas said: “We’re bringing something new to Bridgend - a one-stop shop for builders, tradespeople and the public, all delivered with a warm Welsh welcome. Shwmae, Bridgend! Our goal is to set the benchmark for customer service and community involvement.” John Jones, Senior Asset and Development Manager at Robert Hitchins, welcomed MKM to Central Park on the Bridgend Industrial Estate, which is close to J35 of the M4. “Our commitment to delivering employment-generating development in Bridgend and South Wales continues and we are proud to be investing further with commercial premises which are best-in-class,” he said. Robert Hitchins has developed Central Park over several phases since it acquired the former Kimball Electronics plant in 2006. A scheme of 16 trade counter units amounting to 51,000 sq ft was developed in 2008, followed by a 13,500 sq ft trade counter scheme in 2012, a 40,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility for PCI Pharma Services in 2017, and an 82,000 sq ft industrial warehouse for parcel giant Evri in 2024. It brings Robert Hitchins’ investment in Central Park to more than £25 million. Mr Jones estimated that there are currently more than 500 jobs associated with Central Park and said its continued development is providing a much-needed boost for the region and the wider economy. “We are proud to be investing for the long term in Bridgend by self-funding the development of high-quality buildings which has become increasingly rare in the commercial property market due to rising build costs and other factors.” The builders of the MKM unit were EG Carter & Co.

Listen to the sound of progress 🎧📻 Our Centre Manager Adrian Field gave BBC @radio-gloucestershire reporter Mark Smith a tour of the construction site last week as well as sharing some informed opinions of the outlet sector and the attention to detail going into the build. Robert Hitchins Limited BOUYGUES UK Multi-Realm Roberts Limbrick #outlets #dedigneroutlet #retailleasing #retaildestination #retailrealestste https://lnkd.in/dVBnTP3f

Parcel giant Evri has moved into a brand new 82,000 sqft unit at Central Park, Bridgend, developed by Robert Hitchins Ltd, and is all set to expand. Evri has tripled in size in the last five years to become the UK’s biggest dedicated parcel delivery company, delivering more than 730 million parcels per year with a team of more than 20,000 couriers and close to 17,000 ParcelShops and Lockers. In the first 24 hours at its new base on the Bridgend Industrial Estate, the team processed 128,000 parcels. Head of Estates at Evri, Edmond Leahy, said: “Every parcel matters and that is why Evri is committed to continually improving its services by investing in its people, infrastructure and processes. We wanted to keep operating out of Bridgend, handling parcels, sortation and distribution, because it’s the perfect base to service South Wales. “The move to the new premises went very smoothly and we’re delighted to secure our presence and look to future expansion in the area.” John Jones, Senior Asset and Development Manager at Robert Hitchins, welcomed Evri to Central Park on the Bridgend Industrial Estate, which is close to J35 of the M4. “Our commitment to delivering employment-generating development in Bridgend and South Wales continues and we are proud to be investing further with commercial premises which are best-in-class,” he said. Robert Hitchins has developed Central Park over several phases since it acquired the former Kimball Electronics plant in 2006. A scheme of 16 trade counter units amounting to 51,000 sqft was developed in 2008, followed by a 13,500 sqft trade counter scheme in 2012 and a 40,000 sqft state-of-the-art facility for PCI Pharma Services in 2017. The latest 82,000 sqft industrial warehouse for Evri brings Robert Hitchins’ investment in Central Park to more than £25 million. Mr Jones estimated that there are currently more than 500 jobs associated with Central Park and said its continued development is providing a much-needed boost for the region and the wider economy. “We are proud to be investing for the long term in Bridgend by self-funding the development of high-quality buildings which has become increasingly rare in the commercial property market due to rising build costs and other factors.” The agent was Knight Frank. The construction company was Barnwood Construction. 

Project Complete!✅   We’re thrilled to unveil the finished photos of our recent project for Robert Hitchins Limited at the Great Oldbury Community Centre. This exciting development included the construction of a community hall, changing rooms, and a playground area, all built to a complex and innovative design.   With a mix of part-cladded and part-brickwork structures, the new buildings truly stand out as a landmark in the heart of the expanding housing estate.   Huge thanks to our amazing project team for their hard work and dedication! 👏   Quattro Design Architects Ltd Robert Hitchins Limited Smith Consult Simpson TWS Ward Williams   #Barnwood #Construction #CommunityCentre #ProjectComplete #GreatOldbury #Teamwork #Innovation #Architecture #NewDevelopment #Stonehouse See more: https://lnkd.in/eVUePd7j Photography: Time Lock Photography https://lnkd.in/euVAShZD

Looking towards a spring 2025 opening, Cotswolds Designer Outlet appoints a centre manager to lead the management team — as the major Tewkesbury construction project hits its one year mark. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/en-WWE-Q #soglos #glosbiz #appointments #gloucestershire #shopping #construction

INNSWORTH BUSINESS PARK, GLOUCESTER, GL3 1DL Design and build opportunities available from 44,180 - 109,060 sq ft Outline planning permission for E(g) and B8 uses allow for delivery within 12 months of exchange of contracts. Our client will build to an institutional specification that includes dock and level loading as required, 50m yard depth, solar PV array to roof areas and targeted BREAAM 'Excellent' / EPC 'A' ratings. A prominent location, ideally suited for distribution with direct access onto the A40 and under 10 mins drive time to the M5 J11. The scheme sits as part of the Innsworth urban extension and is well positioned to serve both Gloucester and Cheltenham, as well as access north and south along the M5. For further information please contact myself or joint agents Adrian Rowley and Henry de Teissier

Here's the latest drone footage from our site in Tewkesbury. 🎥 Starting at the train station 🚝 and panning across the scheme you can see considerable milestones have been met with roofing, the malls and car park progressing at pace. Then the camera takes in Dobbies and ends at the M5 junction and the Porsche dealership just at the end of the slip road. #outlet #designeroutlet #retaileasing #retaildestination Roberts Limbrick Multi-Realm Robert Hitchins Limited BOUYGUES UK

Robert Hitchins Ltd has leased a brand new industrial unit in Stonehouse, Stroud to Loudspeaker Technology Ltd, a world-leading loudspeaker and electronics manufacturer, on a 10-year lease. Unit 1 is a 22,523sqft facility at the entrance of the new Stroudwater 13 development. It is the last remaining unit in the current phase of Robert Hitchins’ £12 million employment development in the area, which also includes a new UK facility for pharmaceutical company Greiner Bio One. Loudspeaker Technology Ltd was formed in 1974 by the late Billy Woodman, the father of current MD Will Woodman. Based at Aston Down, it has a worldwide reputation for manufacturing high-performance loudspeakers and audio electronics for the music industry. Its products are installed in some of the world’s most prestigious multi-channel studios and auditoria and have been used by many superstar performers including Pink Floyd and Supertramp. MD Will Woodman said: “We had been looking for a few years for a site to move our cabinet manufacture and warehousing to, and this proved the perfect opportunity due to its close proximity to our main site near Chalford.” Senior Development Manager at Robert Hitchins, Mike Plimmer, was pleased to see Loudspeaker Technology commit to Stroudwater 13. “The letting of Unit 1 marks the end of the first phase of Robert Hitchins’ considerable investment in new industrial development in Stonehouse. “We have been really pleased with the rapid take-up of the new industrial space that we have built to date and it’s particularly rewarding to play a role in supporting such a great local company with international reach, providing them with accommodation that is fit for purpose and helps them to stay local.” The agents were Alder King and Cushman & Wakefield. Adrian Rowley from Alder King said: “Unit 1 is terrific space and it’s good to see the new tenants moving in. What we have here is a high-quality, speculatively-built unit in a market starved of new stock. New opportunities like this are few and far between and we’re pleased to be able to help bring this deal to fruition.” Stroudwater 13 forms part of the employment allocation for the wider Great Oldbury urban extension development at Stonehouse which also includes 1,300 homes, a primary school, local centre and extensive sports and community facilities.   It is close to J13 of the M5 and adjoins Stroudwater Business Park occupied by multinational companies including Renishaw, Schlumberger and Muller