Pinesgate, Bath
Pinesgate, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3DP
This asset comprises two separate office buildings forming part of one development. The property is leased in its entirety to Redde plc.
Property Investment
Watkin Property Ventures Investments Limited (formerly Planehouse Limited) is our property investment business. We invest around the UK and favour assets with strong covenants. Our investments to date have ranged in size from £500k to £50 million and have a current rent roll of c£15 million across our various portfolios.
We look for opportunities to add value to our properties through asset management. Our inhouse asset management team identifies these opportunities, which are then carried out on our behalf by third-party contractors. This ensures our properties remain fit for purpose and suit the business needs of their tenants.
Offices
Sovereign Gate, Richmond
Sovereign Gate, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2NA
This was previously a Metropolitan Police training centre, in an affluent area of London. The building has undergone a £3 million conversion and refurbishment into high end office space, which is available for viewing. https://www.sovereigngate.co.uk/
One Lansdowne Plaza, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth
Offices, One Lansdowne Plaza, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3ND
This newly built, single-occupier office development is set over nine floors and is leased to 4Com Plc.
Livery Place, Birmingham
Livery Place, 35 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2PB
This modern multi-let office building is set over seven floors and is in the Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham city centre. There are just two office suites available for rent and further details are available by contacting the letting agents. http://www.liveryplace.com/main/
Park Place & St Paul's Street, Leeds
21-22 Park Place & 71-77 St Paul's Street, Leeds, LS1 2SL
This city-centre office building is set over four floors. It is let in its entirety to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and is operating as a Job Centre.
Keel Row House, Newcastle
Keel Row House, 1 Sandgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2NG
This city-centre office building is set over four floors and is occupied by a prominent solicitors practice.
Gorse Stacks House, Chester
Gorse Stacks House, 1 George Street, Chester, CH1 3EQ
This large and modern office building is occupied by Clydesdale Bank Plc (formerly Virgin Money), Hillyer Mckeown and Tilstone Partner Limited.
Maes y Ffynnon
Maes Y Ffynnon, Bangor, LL57 2DW
This large single-occupancy office development was significantly refurbished in 2012 and is leased to Natural Resources Wales.
Carlton Court, St Asaph Business Park
55, 56 and 57 Ffordd William Morgan, Carlton Court, St Asaph Business Park, St Asaph, LL17 0JG
These three modern out-of-town office buildings are respectively occupied by Watkin Jones plc, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and Pinacl Solutions.
Conway Road, Colwyn Bay
25 Conway Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7AA
This purpose-built town-centre office building is leased to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, for use by the Probation Service.
Unit 21, Llandygai Industrial Estate, Bangor
Unit 21, Llandygai Industrial Estate, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4YH
This single-let office is on an out-of-town commercial park and is occupied by Watkin Jones plc.
Dean Street, Bangor
30 Dean Street, Bangor, LL57 1UR
This multi-let city centre office is set over three floors. Tenants include Cartrefi Cymru, Unite the Union, Mon Communities Forward, CAIS, Pearson Professional Assessments and Rhyl City Strategy Community Interest Company
Job Centre, Pwllheli
Job Centre, Lower Cardiff Road, Pwllheli, LL53 5BY
This ground floor office is leased to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, for use as a Job Centre.
Victoria Dock, Caernarfon - Offices
Victoria Dock, Caernarfon, LL55 1SR
This mixed-use development is on the banks of the Menai Straights. Over 20,000 sq ft of grade A office space can be found at the development, with notable occupiers such as the Welsh Government, S4C, and the Welsh Language Commissioner. The space has fantastic views over the nearby marina.
Retail
Hunts Cross Retail Park, Liverpool
Hunts Cross Retail Park, Hunts Cross, Speke Hall Road, Liverpool, L24 9GB
This multi-let retail park is in a densely populated area of Liverpool and has undergone a £1 million refurbishment scheme.
Starbucks, Portsmouth
Starbucks, Burrfields Road, Copnor, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5NP
This new, purpose-built coffee drive-thru is occupied by Starbucks.
Co Op, Llanfairfechan
Co Op store, Village Road, Llanfairfechan, LL33 0NH
This is a modern, standalone convenience store with significant parking, occupied by the Co-op.
Carlton Shopping Centre, Blacon
Carlton Shopping Centre, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5HW
This multi-let parade of retail units serves the Blacon Housing Estate. Occupiers include a butcher, hairdresser, Chinese takeaway and Spar convenience store.
Bladud Buildings, Bath
Lower Ground & Ground Floors, 5 Bladud Buildings, Bath, BA1 5LS
This large restaurant unit is in the iconic Somerset city of Bath, with occupiers specialising in Indian cuisine.
Jennens Road, Birmingham
Retail Units, Jennens Court, Jennens Road, Birmingham, B5 5LE
This asset comprises two city-centre retail units, one occupied by a Subway franchise and the other by a burger restaurant and convenience store.
Oldham Street, Manchester
22 & 24 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JN
These city-centre retail units are occupied by a women’s clothing retailer and an opticians.
Town Hill, Wrexham
22 & 24, Town Hill, Wrexham, LL13 8NB
These town-centre retail units are occupied by a barber and an estate agent.
Mailhouse, Llandudno
Mailhouse, 14 Vaughan Street, Llandudno, LL30 1AA
This commercial unit is occupied by an entertainment retailer.
Plaza, Bangor
Plaza, 2 High Street, Bangor, LL57 1NL
This ground-floor food retail unit is occupied by Dominos and is part of a student accommodation development.
Market Street, Wrexham
Market Square, Fifth Avenue, Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0SA
This two storey convenience store located in a densely populated residential area is leased in its entirety to Martin McColl Limited
Industrial
Cunliffe, Llangefni
Unit 4, Cunliffe, Industrial Estate Road, Llangefni, LL77 7JA
This industrial unit is on an out-of-town industrial estate and is leased to a lubrication retailer.
Unit 22, Llandygai
Unit 22, Llandygai, Bangor, LL57 4YH
This property is a vehicle maintenance and storage facility on an out-of-town commercial park, and is occupied by Watkin Jones plc.
Cambrian Commercial Centre, Flint
Cambrian Business Centre, Flint, CH6 5AX
A freehold industrial unit on an established business park in North Wales, the occupier is an adhesive manufacturer that’s been in occupation since 2002.
Reynolds House, East Kilbride
Reynolds House, Reynolds Avenue, East Kilbride, G75 0AF
This is purpose built industrial unit located on a busy Enterprise Technology Park was completed 2018. It is utilised as a pressure testing facility by TUV SUD (UK) Limited.
Car Parks
Christchurch Road, Bournemouth
Car Park, 47 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3PA
This recently built underground car park is set over two floors and serves the office space and hotel above.
Leisure
Bingo Hall, Weymouth
Bingo Hall, 18 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BX
This two-storey bingo hall is in a popular South coast holiday town. The property is leased in its entirety to Leo Leisure.
Atlantic Street Retail Park, Altrincham
Atlantic Street Retail Park, Altrincham, WA14 5BW
Leisure and retail units on a busy retail park in this affluent North West commuter town, the tenants are a bowling alley operator and a national carpet retailer.
Victoria Dock, Caernarfon - Leisure
Victoria Dock, Caernarfon, LL55 1SR
This mixed-use development is on the banks of the Menai Strait. Victoria Dock is home to two national chain hotels – Premier Inn and Travelodge, a fantastic Cantonese restaurant and Table Table restaurant which play a large part in attracting visitors to the local area.
Mecca Bingo, Dundee
Mecca Bingo, Douglasfield Leisure Park, Douglas Road, Dundee, DD4 8JX
Purpose built, modern bingo hall extending to 35,000 sq ft on a busy leisure park on the outskirts of Dundee. The property is leased in its entirety to Mecca Bingo.
Wharf House, 1 Brewery Lane, Twickenham
Wharf House, 1 Brewery Lane, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1AA
A newly built restaurant extending to 3,100 sq ft in the heart of this affluent suburb town, it forms part of a larger mixed use development within close proximity to the train station.
Medical
Gyffin Surgery, Conwy
Gyffin Surgery, Siloh Chapel, Woodlands, Conwy, LL32 8LT
This medical centre was converted from a former Methodist chapel and is leased to the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, to serve the Gyffin area.
Victoria Dock, Caernarfon - Medical Centre
Victoria Dock, Caernarfon, LL55 1SR
This mixed-use development is on the banks of the Menai Strait. Victoria Dock also plays host to a large, modern medical practice and pharmacy that serves the town of Caernarfon.
Residential
City Island, London
City Island, London, E14 0TQ
2 brand new apartments (3 bedroom & 4 bedroom) situated on London City Island which is an exclusive island neighbourhood of vibrant culture and contemporary living, comprising residential apartments, extensive services & facilities and beautifully landscaped waterways and parkland.
Glan Y Mor, Caernarfon
Glan Y Mor, Caernarfon, LL55 1TA
This property is an apartment occupied by the site warden of an over-55 residential development.
Plas y Coed, Bangor
Plas y Coed, Porth Penrhyn, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4FL
This prestigious housing development located on the outskirts of Bangor, near Porth Penrhyn, was completed in 2018. This investment includes 5no freehold three-bed semi-detached houses, with each property having its own designated parking space.
Y Bae, Bangor
Y Bae, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2SZ
This large modern housing development is located close to the mouth of the Menai Straits. The investment includes 6no two-bed apartments, 1no one-bed apartment and 1no three-bed semi-detached house.
William Street, Bangor
29 William Street, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 1BG
This two-bedroom spacious terraced house is located in the heart of Bangor City Centre which is perfectly located close to the High Street and University Campus.
Clear View, Bangor
Clear View, Beach Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 1AT
This three-bedroom detached house is located opposite to the popular seafront on Beach Road. The property has 3 double bedrooms, an open plan lounge and dining area, along with a kitchen and sitting room. Externally there is a double garage and large parking area. The property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing.
Mixed Use
Victoria Dock, Caernarfon
Victoria Dock, Caernarfon, LL55 1SR
This mixed-use development is on the banks of the Menai Strait. Occupiers include two national chain hotels, a large doctor's surgery, two restaurants and numerous office occupiers, including the Welsh Government.
29-31 Castle Square, Caernarfon
29-31 Castle Square, Caernarfon, LL55 2NN
Located near the town's famous castle, this six-storey building is home to one of Coleg Menai's main campuses. It also houses the town's Job Centre and a Spar convenience store.
Other
Hafod Elfyn, Bangor
Hafod Elfyn, Penrhos Road, Bangor, LL57 2BX
Previously occupied by the Nature Conservancy Council, this building was converted and refurbished in 2012 and is now occupied by a nursery operator.
Ground Rents
Fallowfield, Manchester
Egerton Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6XX
This is a long-leasehold interest in a recently built housing development of 19 units, in an up and coming area of the city.
Student Accommodation
Cotton House, Nottingham
Cotton House, Norwood Road, Radford, Nottingham, NG7 3BR
These apartments are located within the larger Cotton Mills Student Accommodation, located in the city centre of Nottingham close to both the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University. The large five-storey brick building, split over two distinct wings, is Grade II listed, having originally been built as a Cotton Mill in 1883.
Neuadd Kyffin, Bangor
Neuadd Kyffin, 100a High Street, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 1NZ
This 97-bed student halls of residence is located on Bangor High Street. The property was newly built in 2013 and is set over four floors with two occupied commercial units at ground level, one occupied as an Oriental grocery store, and the other by a tattoo artist.
Neuadd y Castell, Bangor
Neuadd y Castell, Kyffin Square, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 1LA
This 22-bed halls of residence is located on Bangor High Street. The existing building was stripped, modernised and extended to the rear, with works completed in 2015. The property is split into 11no 2-bed apartments, each with its own kitchen, shower room and social space. Each bedroom is complete with a small double bed, study area with desk and chair and storage. The ground floor retail space is occupied by a Cantonese restaurant operator.
Llys y Deon, Bangor
Llys y Deon, Dean Street, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 1US
This 200-bed student halls of residence located on Dean Street and close to the main university campus, was newly built in 2015. The development offers a range of rooms to suit varying budgets, from single en-suites to studios. Each room includes a small double bed, a study area with desk and chair and own en-suite shower room.