Martin’s Properties has launched The Old Sorting House office building in Islington.
The scheme comprises 21,670 sq ft of office space within the former post office Sorting Office arranged over four floors.
The office space is available through Colliers with a guide rent of £60 per sq ft.
The building has been completely redeveloped to offer triplex interconnecting floors and a self contained top floor with a generous roof terrace. The restored building has a modern twist on its industrial heritage including exposed services and structure behind its striking eleavtions fronting on to the corner of Essex Road and Packington Street.
Tom Martin, Chairman Martin’s Properties commented: ‘We were initially attracted by the buildings stunning architecture and the abundance of natural light. Working with Ben Adams Architects we have worked hard to create a characterful building celebrating the buildings history and bring it back to life as very special working environment incorporating the best in contemporary architecture..’
Shaun Simons Director & Co-Head of City Fringe, Colliers International added: ‘The Old Sorting House is a unique Head Quarters building in an exciting location. We have had lots of interest from growing tech companies looking to expand and attract young talent and with City Fringe take up 8% above the long-term average and media & tech companies accounting for 24% of new occupiers in the City Fringes, we think that the space will attract a number of creative companies.’