Portland House - Campbell Gordon

Portland House
AL DE R MA S TO N CO U RT, A L D ERMAS TON , R E ADI NG RG7 4HX
85,000 sq ft of offices in a parkland setting
This iconic and award-winning building by
the celebrated architect Tim Forsyth was built
by Blue Circle as a showcase for the possibilities
of concrete as a building material. A variety of
finishes – some polished and some rough –
and striking elevational treatments make this
‘a beautiful building in a wonderful setting’.
Surrounded by mature woodland on a 140 acre
Berkshire estate dating from the 12th century,
Photograph shows computer generated glazing on reception area.
overlooking an ornate lake, Portland House
provides a tranquil and secure workplace with
unique amenities. Extensive landscaping links
the spectacular adjoining Victorian mansion,
The Manor House, to the beautiful lake which
is the backdrop to Portland House.
Modern business needs are satisfied by discreet
and sophisticated security provisions, excellent
parking ratios and connectivity.
Amenities
•Full air conditioning
•Double glazing
•Atrium reception
•Raised access floors and carpeting
• Suspended ceilings with integral lighting
• Passenger lifts
•Standby generator
•422 dedicated car parking spaces plus overflow parking;
parking ratio of 1:201 sq ft
•Parkland setting
•Separate goods access and servicing area
•Secure environment
History
Aldermaston Park was originally
part of the great royal hunting estate of Windsor and became
the property of Sir Robert
Archard in 1115 as a gift from
King Henry I.
Several manor houses have stood on the site, the last
being The Manor House, the Elizabethan-style courtyard house built in the mid 19th
century.
This Grade II* listed building incorporates stained glass, the ornate hand carved staircase and the spectacular chimney
stacks from the 1636 house. The Manor House is now a hotel and conference centre.
Kennet and Avon Canal
Aldermaston Wharf
Local
Environment
Wasing Park hosts
Aldermaston Cricket Club
Aldermaston itself was first recorded
in the Domesday Book of 1086. Just
one hour from London on the A340,
and about two miles from the A4,
most of its houses are now Grade II
listed. Many of these were former
estate workers’ cottages, built of
red and blue local brick. The public
house, The Hind’s Head, was built in
the 17th Century.
The Kennet and Avon Canal passes
nearby at Aldermaston Wharf.
To the west of the village, the
Wasing Estate spans three villages
and several thousand acres of prime
Berkshire land – an oasis of calm with
winding rivers and picturesque lakes
supporting an incredible variety of
flora and fauna.
At its heart, Wasing Park offers an extensive range of facilities for
corporate entertaining, conferences
and team building activities.
Wasing Park’s
corporate facilities
Wasing Park’s quad
bike team building
The Hind’s Head, Aldermaston Village
Aldermaston train station
At the business
heart of the
Thames Valley
Aldermaston Court is just 6 miles from Junction 12 of the M4 and 12 miles from Junction 6 of the M3.
The surrounding diamond of towns – Reading, Bracknell, Basingstoke and Newbury – provides a rich source of technically skilled workers.
The region has one of the highest concentrations of ICT firms, confirming its status as Europe’s ‘Silicon Valley’ with employment in ICT some 300%
above the national average.
In addition, it is home to 13 of the world’s top 30 global brands, with the likes of Vodafone, Verizon Business, Prudential, Microsoft and Cisco all based locally.
60% of all south east inward investment arrives in the area.
The area is also home to leading
universities including Reading,
Oxford and Oxford Brookes.
Forecasts predict Thames Valley
growth to be the fastest in the UK
with around 115,000 new jobs by 2026.
Close to the
regional centres:
Reading
Newbury
Basingstoke
Forbury Gardens, Reading
Newbury Race Course
Heathrow Airport
The Oracle, Reading
Reading Station
Festival Place, Basingstoke
An iconic HQ
building
Reception
Balconied area
Level 4
Level 1
Level 0
Level 3
Accommodation
Reception
Level 4
Offices
6,320 sq ft
Level 3
Offices
24,727 sq ft
Level 2
Offices
24,077 sq ft
Level 2
Reception
2,000 sq ft
Level 1
Offices
16,312 sq ft
Level 0
Offices
10,732 sq ft
Balconied area
Level 2
SUB TOTAL
83,808 sq ft
Gate House
1,111 sq ft
TOTAL
84,919 sq ft
Communications
J4
OXFORD
BIRMINGHAM
BIRMINGHAM
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
M40
J16
High speed rail services are available from Newbury, Reading and Basingstoke to Central London.
A4
READING
WATERLOO
J8-9
)
ALDERMASTON
(M
J13
LONDON
HEATHROW
AIRPORT
(every 15 mins
from
Paddington)
M4
SWINDON
BRISTOL
PADDINGTON
J15
MAIDENHEAD
29
J10
J12
A339
J11
A4
MARLBOROUGH
BATH
J12
BRACKNELL
B30
51
A34
M25
22
NEWBURY
A3
A340
Heathrow Airport is easily accessible via the M4 motorway.
J4
SLOUGH
A3
The centres of Reading, Newbury
and Basingstoke are within easy
reach.
OXFORD
M40 J9
A34
There are excellent links to the
M4 and M3 motorways, and to
the A34 dual carriageway.
Aldermaston Station is 2 miles from Aldermaston Court and provides a regular service to Reading and Newbury in under 15 minutes.
04
A4
Portland House is situated off Church Lane, Aldermaston,
just outside the centre of Aldermaston village.
A340
A33
A33
J3
9
GATWICK AIRPORT
M3
BASINGSTOKE
M23
WINCHESTER
M3 J9
J6
A3
Distance by road
Reading to
London Paddington
25 mins
Basingstoke to
London Waterloo
48 mins
Newbury to
London Paddington
56 mins
M4 – junction 12
Reading
Newbury
Basingstoke
Heathrow Airport
Gatwick Airport
Central London
Source: National Rail Enquiries
Source: www.theaa.com
6 miles
11 miles
9 miles
12 miles
39 miles
70 miles
52 miles
Aldermaston is
perfectly located
– benefiting from
excellent road, rail
and air links, situated
close to Reading,
Newbury and
Basingstoke.
NE
A340
GL A
SIN
WA
Approximate rail travel times
KE
TO
WINCHESTER
SOUTHAMPTON
PAIC
ESH
ILL
SOUTHAMPTON
AIRPORT
40
GS
IN
AS
B
BRIGHTON
RD
D
HR
BAT
A4
ALDERMASTON
VILLAGE
CHU
RCHRD
ALDERMASTON
COURT
Portland
House
www.portlandhouseoffices.com
Viewing strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents
Nick Coote
ncoote@lsh.co.uk
Duncan Campbell
duncan@campbellgordon.co.uk
Tom Fletcher
tfletcher@lsh.co.uk
Portland House photography by Tina Stallard www.tinastallard.com and Indent Design
Wasing Park photography by Studio Rouge www.studiorouge.co.uk
indentdesign.co.uk
The brief particulars contained in this brochure have been prepared for our clients and are intended as a convenient guide to supplement an inspection or survey. Their accuracy is not guaranteed.
They contain statements of opinion and in some instances we have relied on information provided by others. You should verify particulars on your visit to the property and the particulars do not
obviate the need for a full survey and all appropriate enquiries. Accordingly there shall be no liability as a result of any error or omission in the particulars or any other information given.
March 2014