Highlights

• Prime office space
• Iconic grade A offices in striking landmark building situated within a 5 minute walk to Reading Train Station.
• Offering 110,990 sq ft of high quality office space, a professional business lounge and co-working space.
• Boasting spectacular views across the city, an outdoor terrace and in-town car parking at a ratio of 1:1,000 sq ft.
• Offering easy access to the M4 at three junctions provides a wider connection to the national motorway network and the M25.
• The local area boasts an enviable array of shops, bars, restaurants and cultural venues – catering for all tastes and occasions.

Features

• 24 hour access
• Controlled access
• Concierge
• Conferencing facility
• Property manager on site
• Raised floor
• Security system
• Energy Performance Rating - C
• Roof terrace
• Bicycle storage
• DDA compliant
• Demised wc facilities
• High ceilings
• Lift access
• Secure storage
• Shower facilities
• Wi-Fi

Full address

The Blade, Abbey St, Reading RG1 3BD – Reading

Links

Building website

Pdf #1 marketing brochure/flyer

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8 spaces available

Stacking plan

There are 8 separate spaces, which can be leased together to create a total size of 47,602 sq ft. View the stacking plan for this property.

2nd floor - Office Available

Size

3,085 sq ft

Space for

29 people

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Buildout condition

Excellent

Address

Abbey St, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BD, GB

Amenities

Raised Floor, Energy Performance Rating - C, Air Conditioning, Demised WC facilities, Lift Access, Open-Plan, Shower Facilities, Suspended Ceilings, Wi-Fi

• This space comprises 3,085 sq ft of office accommodation on the second floor.

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3rd floor - Suite Pure Offices - Office Available

Size

50 - 5,000 sq ft

Space for

46 people

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Buildout condition

Excellent

Amenities

Raised Floor, Energy Performance Rating - C, Air Conditioning, Demised WC facilities, Lift Access, Open-Plan, Partitioned Offices, Shower Facilities, Suspended Ceilings, Wi-Fi

• Serviced office facilities and meeting rooms on-site from one person upwards.

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4th floor - Suite Pure Offices - Office Available

Size

50 - 5,000 sq ft

Space for

46 people

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Buildout condition

Excellent

Amenities

Raised Floor, Energy Performance Rating - C, Air Conditioning, Demised WC facilities, Lift Access, Open-Plan, Partitioned Offices, Shower Facilities, Suspended Ceilings, Wi-Fi

• Serviced office facilities and meeting rooms on-site from one person upwards.

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5th floor - Office Available

Size

4,370 sq ft

Space for

40 people

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Buildout condition

Excellent

Address

Abbey St, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BD, GB

Amenities

Raised Floor, Energy Performance Rating - C, Air Conditioning, Demised WC facilities, Lift Access, Open-Plan, Shower Facilities, Suspended Ceilings, Wi-Fi

Links

Pdf #1 other

Pdf #2 marketing brochure/flyer

• This space comprises 4,370 sq ft of office accommodation on the fifth floor.

Experience

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7th floor - Office Available

Size

5,876 sq ft

Space for

54 people

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Buildout condition

Excellent

Address

Abbey St, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BD, GB

Amenities

Raised Floor, Energy Performance Rating - C, Air Conditioning, Demised WC facilities, Lift Access, Open-Plan, Shower Facilities, Suspended Ceilings, Wi-Fi

• This space comprises 5,876 sq ft of office accomodation on the fifth floor.

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11th floor - Office Available

Size

8,407 sq ft

Space for

78 people

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Buildout condition

Excellent

Address

Abbey St, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BD, GB

Amenities

Raised Floor, Energy Performance Rating - C, Air Conditioning, Demised WC facilities, Lift Access, Open-Plan, Shower Facilities, Suspended Ceilings, Wi-Fi

• This space comprises 8,407 sq ft of office accomodation on the fifth floor.

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12th floor - Office Available

Size

8,406 sq ft

Space for

78 people

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Buildout condition

Excellent

Address

Abbey St, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BD, GB

Amenities

Raised Floor, Energy Performance Rating - C, Air Conditioning, Demised WC facilities, Lift Access, Open-Plan, Shower Facilities, Suspended Ceilings, Wi-Fi

• This space comprises 8,406 sq ft of office accomodation on the fifth floor.

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13th floor - Suite The Penthouse - Office Available

Size

7,458 sq ft

Space for

69 people

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Buildout condition

Excellent

Address

Abbey St, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BD, GB

Amenities

Raised Floor, Energy Performance Rating - C, Air Conditioning, Demised WC facilities, Lift Access, Suspended Ceilings

Links

Pdf #1 marketing brochure/flyer

• This space comprises 7,458 sq ft of office accomodation on the thirteenth floor.

Experience

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Property facts for The Blade, Reading

Building subtype

Office space

Number of storeys

14

Total building area

132,479 sq ft

Rentable building area

110,990 sq ft

Lot size

4.73 acres

BREEAM energy certification

Very good

Construction material

Steel

Year built

2009

Parking

Covered

About the owner

Northwood Regional UK

www.northwoodregional.co.uk

Northwood Regional UK employs a value-driven investment strategy with a longer-term outlook. They invest alongside institutional and private clients in a broad range of real estate and real estate-related investment opportunities in the UK, with approximately £700 million of assets under management. The Northwood team has deep experience in sourcing, executing and managing real estate transactions in the UK across all sectors. Their portfolio comprises 5 million sq ft of high quality city centre and out-of-town office buildings, business parks and serviced office accommodation as well as a wide range of industrial and distribution units across the UK, serving 1,500 occupiers. Through their group company, Pure Offices, they are a significant provider of flexible serviced office accommodation in 21 locations across the UK and through their joint venture with UK Land Estates they are the dominant provider of industrial space in the North East of England.

About the architect

Sheppard Robson & Partners

www.sheppardrobson.com

Sheppard Robson is an award-winning architecture practice. Our design approach is defined by the exploration of new ideas, processes and technologies, and our commitment to sustainability. We work on projects around the world from our offices in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Abu Dhabi. Our expertise spans a broad range of typologies: Masterplanning - Retail - Residential - Hotels - Technology - Transport & Infrastructure - Arts & Culture - Offices - Interior Design (ID:SR) - Science - Schools - Colleges - Universities - Healthcare. As architects, masterplanners and interior designers we are committed to finding the right solution for each project in response to the physical and cultural contexts and the aspirations of our clients. The practice's founding principles of innovation and sustainability continue to shape our work today, reinterpreted and enlivened by the creative talent of our designers.

Leasing team at Haslams Surveyors LLP

Reading, Gbr

www.haslams.co.uk

Based in Reading at the heart of Berkshire and the Thames Valley, Haslams is among southern England’s largest independent commercial property agents and chartered surveyors. They offer a full range of property consultancy services including; property valuations, rent reviews, lease renewals, business rates appeals and building surveys , asbestos reports and schedules of dilapidations for their clients.

Neil Seager, Partner

Neil joined Haslams in 2000 and became a Partner in 2006. He now heads up the Commercial Agency and Development team who advise clients on all matters relating to the acquisition, sale or letting of their business premises. Neil also specialises in development and investment opportunities, with a portfolio of major corporate clients including Halfords, Standard Life and Imperial Tobacco Pension Fund.

Harry Bevins, Associate Partner

Harry joined the Haslams Commercial Agency and Development department in February 2018 after nearly 4 years at Reading firm, Hicks Baker. During which time he completed a Masters degree in Real Estate and undertook his Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). He now operates as a qualified Chartered Surveyor. Harry’s specialty lies in advising clients on all matters relating to the acquisition, sale and letting of their business premises, with experience in all commercial property sectors, as well as previous experience in residential agency.

Leasing team at Lambert Smith Hampton Ltd

Reading, Gbr

www.lsh.co.uk

Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) is one of the UK and Ireland's leading, and most progressive, property consultancies with over 40 offices and 1,700 staff. They help owners, investors and occupiers achieve their business goals with a suite of integrated services including sourcing, planning, funding, advising, managing, valuing and selling properties, across both the public and private sectors. They are passionate about the work we do within the built environment, ensuring communities remain connected, while relentlessly challenging the status quo. After all, it’s t heir lifeblood to find new ways to solve the biggest property challenges of t their ime.

Jeremy Rodale, Director/Business Space - South East

Leasing team at Hatch Real Estate

Reading

hatch-re.com

Through our intimate knowledge of the market, we pride ourselves on creating compelling opportunities for our clients. We deliver an experienced, energetic and innovative service right through to the conclusion of the project. We believe in quality over quantity – we are passionate about giving more time to each instruction to maximise our client’s return on investment.

Tom Fletcher, Director

Tom has always had a strong desire to set up a real estate consultancy in his own image – based on passion, innovation and creativity. He’s driven by the fact that the buck stops with him and that his clients’ objectives are so aligned with his own. Tom has known his business partner, Philip Hunter, for over twenty-seven years and the trust between them is a key foundation for their business. He is a specialist in the Thames Valley office market, acting for landlords, developers, investors and corporate occupiers. Tom prides himself on seeking innovative solutions to give his clients the edge in whatever they are trying to achieve.