A freehold Commercial and Residential investment acquired with large upper parts and subsequently converted into eleven residential flats for rental investment purposes. Originally comprising as six self-contained flats and a public house.
When we acquired this 6,000 sq.ft property on a competitive basis in 2017 it was divided into 11 self-contained studio flats. We immediately saw its potential, and worked with architects to create an additional 3,450 sq.ft of usable space. Alongside a new basement and an extra storey, we inserted a new steel frame within the building to support new mezzanine floors. The final result was 15 new self-contained flats for rental which have been retained within the Cowell Group portfolio.
The Cowell Group recognised the Archway Campus as a site of great interest which at the time of inspection had D1 use with limited potential.
After inspecting the site we understood that with the correct scheme there was huge potential for a residential development with the various buildings on the property comprising in excess of 180,000 sq ft.
As part of the Cowell Group's strong asset management policy, we obtained planning permission for 5 flats above the existing building. Building works commenced in December 2021 and we aim to complete the development by December 2022. The flats will be retained for continued investment.
This was a former “bin store” which Cowell Group managed to relocate elsewhere on the site in a more convenient location. Our in-house team designed a spacious 2 bedroom house which has now been retained for continued investment.
This is a prominent freehold shop with residential upper parts. Acquired during the COVID pandemic, we recognised this as an asset management opportunity, agreeing a new lease with Tesco and with the Garage workshop.
Abbey Wall is a rundown Freehold Terrace of 'End of life' industrial buildings, with potential for a mixed use residential-led development.
When Cowell Group acquired this property it was a Ground Floor and Basement unit let to Nationwide Building Society with three vacant floors of offices above but at that time the area had not started its regeneration. Nationwide vacated the property and we successfully rented the property to Costa Coffee. We achieved a change of use from commercial to residential including an extra floor and by reconfiguring the staircase area we were able to build nine flats. All the flats have been retained by Cowell Group and continue to be rented within the portfolio.
Acquired from joint administrators and receivers, a portfolio of 32 properties, mainly flats let on ASTs. Asking Price £8.9 million pounds, for Cowell Group Investors.
Cowell Group successfully acquired this redundant warehouse in trendy Shoreditch – formerly a stable for the Stag Brewery. The building had been used as artist studios and backed onto a busy railway line, and despite the site’s complexities we worked with consultant architects and engineers to secure planning and Railtrack consent for a 144-bed hotel with retail and restaurant use.
Thanks to our excellent track record and connections, we won a competitive tender to work alongside The Guinness Partnership to develop 64 apartments. Social housing units are retained by The Guinness Partnership, while Cowell Group have designed 28 high end luxury apartments. We achieved record prices per square foot on the sale of the flats, and continue to manage the block where were are currently carrying out further development.
A freehold block of seven apartments acquired in this prime tree-lined residential location. We purchased this property from receivers without the benefit of NHBC guarantees as a residential investment. Over a six month period we successfully carried out a redevelopment which enabled us to obtain the qualifying certificates so that the flats could be let on the open market.
Cowell Group acquired two unmodernised properties by private treaty on one of Hampstead’s most sought after streets, the old houses were being used as offices by a well-known charity.
The charity remained in situ for three years while they built a new headquarters building, after vacant possession planning was required to regulate the position and the offices were converted into 2 super luxurious high end houses.
Located on this busy high road next to Chiswick Park offices and opposite Gunnersbury station is this substantial freehold comprising a pub with five residential luxury apartments above and four town houses at the rear. It was acquired with future development potential. We continue to run the property and have recently carried out a successful rent review. We are also currently in the process of adding more flats to the property.
