The Derwent Group has secured a letting with Thomas Cook at Cardinal House, an office overlooking Parsonage Gardens in Manchester city centre. Thomas Cook has taken a whole floor at 6,300 sq ft (585 sq m) on a five year lease.

Cardinal House is 55,362 sq ft (5,143 sq m) in total and was The Derwent Group’s first acquisition in Manchester city centre when it purchased the building in 2016.

Jonathan Black, Property Director at Derwent Estates said:

“Cardinal House presented a rare opportunity to acquire a fantastic office investment within Manchester city centre with a good mix of long-standing tenants and potential for enhancing the asset value. The Derwent Group is pleased to welcome Thomas Cook to Cardinal House who make a great addition to the building.”

Matthews & Goodman acted on behalf of Thomas Cook and Derwent Estates advised The Derwent Group.

David Laws, Partner at Matthews & Goodman said:

“Cardinal House provided a quick and cost effective solution to the needs of Thomas Cook in their relocation from south Manchester into the city centre. The space offered great flexibility for their operational requirements and the locational advantages of the building are excellent.”

The top floor also of 6,300 sq ft (585 sq m) has recently become available to let, with OBI and WHR acting as the joint agents on the building.

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