Barker Proudlove has leased a 12,600 sq ft unit in Altrincham to bowling giant Lane7 next month, continuing its mission to put leisure facilities at the heart of UK towns.
The launch represents the bowling firm’s first venture outside of UK city centres, with retail and leisure property leasing expert Barker Proudlove facilitating the successful leasing terms on behalf of its clients, Bruntwood and Trafford Council.
The sought-after location on Altrincham’s high street is part of the wider redevelopment project, Foundation, Altrincham’s new hub of workspace, hospitality and leisure in the heart of Stamford Quarter.
The Foundation scheme has, so far, secured a mixture of high calibre tenants for the multi-purpose hub including Starbucks, Nell’s Pizza and now Lane7.
Barker Proudlove has long-running relationships with Bruntwood and Trafford Council, and continues to be involved with Foundation’s client wish list, aiming to bring even more buzz to Altrincham.
Mark Proudlove, director of Barker Proudlove, said: “It’s fantastic to have completed the Lane7 lettings deal for Foundation on behalf of our clients, Bruntwood and Trafford Council. Foundation, with its confirmed tenants, provides an exciting opportunity to draw in the crowds and prove that fun doesn’t require a city centre postcode.
“At Barker Proudlove, we understand how essential regeneration is to key towns and cities across the North, and Altrincham is the perfect example of this. Its high street has transformed beyond recognition in the last decade, and now represents a place where people love to live, work and play.”
He added: “We’re extremely proud to have played a part in welcoming Lane7 to the town, which continues to put leisure at the heart of its community. Foundation offers sought-after places to work, dine, shop and enjoy leisure activities, and it’s great to have played a part in bringing the scheme to life for residents.”
The Lane7 Altrincham agreement follows a number of high profile leisure lettings from Barker Proudlove in recent months.
This includes a 15,000 sq ft space at Broadway Shopping Centre in Bradford to trampoline park, Flip Out, a 20,000 sq ft unit at the Odyssey Complex in Belfast to Fun Station/Volcano Falls Golf, and a 16,000 sq ft letting at The Light centre in Leeds to Roxy Leisure (Roxy Ballroom).
