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Date

16/09/2007

York moves closer to the Edge

Work on a superb 14,500 sq ft contemporary Grade A office building in York is now well under way and is on schedule to be completed by December.

Situated on Hospital Fields Road in the Fulford area of the city, the iconic building is called THE EDGE and is being speculatively developed by Shepherd Developments, part of the York based Shepherd Group.

THE EDGE is close to Shepherd's award-winning development of Fulford Moor House and is within easy access of York city centre, the River Ouse and the new Millennium Bridge.

The £3.5 million state-of-the-art development, designed by Leeds-based architects Sturgeon North consists of a two-storey comfort cooled office building with parking for 34 cars and 32 cycles in a secure landscaped setting. The accommodation on each floor is over 7,288 sq ft, making the total office space available just over 14,500 sq ft.

Richard Squire, Project Director of Shepherd Developments, commented: "THE EDGE is a really exciting project and we are thrilled at the progress which has been made since construction began in March. The building is now really taking shape and its unique design and unusual materials, including a pioneering cladding system where bricks are clipped into place without using mortar, is a first for York.

"The fact that we are building it speculatively is a massive vote of confidence in the York market. There is currently a shortage of Grade A office space in the city and we are confident that THE EDGE will fulfil a need.

"We are happy to sell or lease the building and will be looking at rents around £16 per sq ft. It should appeal to businesses across all sectors, who might be looking for more modern offices in an excellent location. THE EDGE can be let or sold as a whole or let to two occupiers"

Miles Lawrence of York-based letting agents Lawrence, Hannah, commented: "This is one of the most exciting speculative office developments in York for years. Its bold and contemporary design, combined with its excellent internal facilities and superb location, is a winning combination.

"Prospective occupiers should come and see THE EDGE now. We have a marketing suite now on site, which gives an excellent overview of what this stunning development is all about. It is certainly worth a visit."

"It is only one mile from the city centre and it is just off the A19 Fulford Road. This, in turn, gives easy access to the A64 York-Leeds road and to Yorkshire's motorway network," said Mr Lawrence. "It is also very close to the River Ouse and the Millennium Bridge".

He added: "A speculative development on the south side of York is just what the city needs. There is no more building planned for the York Science Park at Heslington, so THE EDGE is perfectly timed."

THE EDGE is close to Shepherd Developments' Stuart House, one of the largest speculative office developments ever undertaken in York, which has been let to Minster Law.

Mr Lawrence added: "The successful letting of Stuart House was a resounding endorsement of York's commercial property market, which is emerging from the large shadow of Leeds down the road. The prospects for York now look very bright and the decision by Shepherd Developments to speculatively develop THE EDGE underlines this".

The completion date is December 23 and the property will be ready for fit-out and occupation in January 2008.

For further information, please contact Robert Beaumont on 01423 323139