PRESS
INFORMATION
February 2, 2007
FORMER BASS SURVEYORS RETURN T0 BURTON
WITH OWN MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Two former Bass Developments' surveyors have returned to Burton-on-Trent with
plans to refurbish and convert Grade ll listed former maltings in Wetmore
Road into offices/workshops for owner occupiers.
Cliff Dare and Iain Masters, directors of Odin Estates, their property company,
together with joint venture partners Hillarys Developments, have acquired
a three-acre site which includes a three-storey 81,000 sq ft building that,
subject to planning, will be sensitively refurbished to provide much in demand
'own front door' business space while retaining the traditional character
of the building.
The Maltings, as the project has been named, will offer units from 4,500 sq
ft to 9,000 sq ft designed to appeal to local and regional companies seeking
distinctive accommodation.
Adjoining the building, the developers are proposing a new 30,000 sq ft industrial
development - The Malsters - which will provide small units from 2,000 sq
ft to 3,500 sq ft that at present are in very short supply in the town.
"Burton offers a great opportunity to developers to undertake new commercial
and industrial projects on former brewery sites, to boost the local economy
and at the same time retain some of the town's cherished traditional character,"
said Cliff Dare. "We are delighted to return to Burton and play a part
in its industrial regeneration."
It is hoped a start on the development will be made soon with units being
available from the middle of the year. David Binks of North Rae Sanders, letting
agents for The Maltings and The
Malsters, said: "Odin and Hillarys Developments are taking a bold approach
and it demonstrates the confidence they have in the Burton area. There has
been a limited development of small new industrial units for some time and
the demand for them is strong. The units will be available to buy or lease."
Hilarys Developments were advised by Noel Roper of Fisher Hargreaves Proctor.
For further information contact Cliff Dare (077761 88167). Issued by Paul
Raymer of Howle Chapman Raymer (0121 236 7771).