We acquired this pair of unmodernised mews houses in Marylebone. We saw an opportunity to create high quality houses through clever design and a top level specification.
We acquired this c. 6,500 sq ft unmodernised house from Camden Council as we recognised an opportunity to deliver high quality residential units in a highly sought after location. Prior to our acquisition, the building had been occupied by guardians for several years.
We acquired this row of garages which had the benefit of a planning approval for 8 houses but was deemed unviable to build. We held several consultation meetings with the local residents and Network Rail whilst tweaking the scheme including the construction methods to resolve all of the associated issues.
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.
A substantial portfolio of 32 properties located in mainly South London postcodes with planning issues and unauthorised occupiers. During the time of our ownership we valued each building individually and successfully sold and developed those assets as well as successfully asset managing and sorting out the planning issues and occupational tenants.
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 located in the “diamond district” of central London close to the City. It also backs on to Leather lane market which has excellent footfall.
The property was acquired for future development but Cowell Group have kept the upper parts for continued jewellery workshop use, which is important to the local community.
This motorbike showroom with residential upper parts was acquired during the COVID pandemic. We recognised this as an asset management opportunity; agreeing a new lease with Tesco and providing a brand new unit shell and core.
Abbey Wall is a rundown freehold terrace of unmodernised industrial buildings, with potential for a mixed use residential-led development.
This property is a rundown Freehold parade of "End of Life' shops and upper parts with potential for a mixed use residential lead 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.
Mixed use unbroken freehold period building located opposite Edgware Road tube station comprising four ground floor shops with eight flats on the upper parts acquired with development asset opportunities.
Acquired substantial freehold terrace house comprising of three flats (with regulated tenant) and with scope for development potential.
In the same family ownership for many years with 100% share capital – purchase of the owning company which comprised an entire mews of light industrial properties located behind high street shops. Acquired for a future planning gain for residential development.
A freehold shop and upper parts located in this popular thoroughfare - acquired for asset management and future redevelopment potential. The original tenants surrendered their lease which enabled us to redevelop into two self-contained flats.
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.
