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The Blade Abbey St

2,875 - 41,068 SF of 4-Star Office Space Available in Reading RG1 3BD

Highlights

  • Iconic grade A offices in striking landmark building situated within a 5 minute walk to Reading Train Station.
  • Boasting spectacular views across the city, an outdoor terrace and in-town car parking at a ratio of 1:1,000 sq ft.
  • The local area boasts an enviable array of shops, bars, restaurants and cultural venues – catering for all tastes and occasions.
  • Offering 110,990 sq ft of high quality office space, a professional business lounge and co-working space.
  • Offering easy access to the M4 at three junctions provides a wider connection to the national motorway network and the M25.

all available spaces(9)

Display Rental Rate as

  • Space
  • Size
  • Term
  • Rental Rate
  • Space Use
  • Condition
  • Available
  • 1st Floor, Ste South Suite
  • 4,296 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $171,986 /YR $14,332 /MO
  • Office
  • -
  • Now
  • Use Class: E
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 7,381 SF of adjacent space
  • 2nd Floor, Ste North
  • 3,085 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $123,505 /YR $10,292 /MO
  • Office
  • Full Build-Out
  • 30 Days

This space comprises 3,085 sq ft of office accommodation on the second floor.

  • Use Class: E
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 7,381 SF of adjacent space
  • Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • Raised Floor
  • Shower Facilities
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Premium Fit Out
  • Open Plan layout
  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Elevator Access
  • Drop Ceilings
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Open-Plan
  • Great natural light exposure
  • 5th Floor, Ste North Suite
  • 3,742 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $149,807 /YR $12,484 /MO
  • Office
  • -
  • Now
  • 7th Floor
  • 3,742 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $149,807 /YR $12,484 /MO
  • Office
  • -
  • Now
  • 8th Floor
  • 2,884 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $115,458 /YR $9,622 /MO
  • Office
  • Full Build-Out
  • 30 Days

The offices have been designed for flexible and collaborative working; areas zoned for casual meetings, breakout areas and hotdesking. The specification for the Penthouse suite includes: 4 pipe fan coil air conditioning, LED lighting with PIR sensors,Two 13 person scenic lifts, two 13 person standard lifts and one goods lift, Fully accessible raised flooring with a depth of 150mm, Floor to ceiling height of 2.7m with full height glazing, Business lounge with concierge and WiFi, Building owner based on site, Shower rooms and changing facilities, In town parking at a ratio of 1:1,000 sq ft, Cycle storage, Outdoor terrace, ‘Very Good’ BREEAM rating and WiredScore certified.

  • Use Class: E
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 22,581 SF of adjacent space
  • Elevator Access
  • Drop Ceilings
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Office suite of Reading's most iconic building
  • Floor to ceiling glazing
  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Raised Floor
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Premium Fit Out
  • Solid transport links
  • 9th Floor, Ste North Suite
  • 3,622 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $145,003 /YR $12,084 /MO
  • Office
  • -
  • Now
  • 11th Floor
  • 8,407 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $336,566 /YR $28,047 /MO
  • Office
  • Full Build-Out
  • 30 Days

This space comprises 8,407 sq ft of office accommodation on the fifth floor.

  • Use Class: E
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 22,581 SF of adjacent space
  • Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • Raised Floor
  • Shower Facilities
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Premium Fit Out
  • Open Plan layout
  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Elevator Access
  • Drop Ceilings
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Open-Plan
  • Great natural light exposure
  • 12th Floor
  • 2,875-8,406 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $336,526 /YR $28,044 /MO
  • Office
  • Full Build-Out
  • 30 Days

This space comprises 8,406 sq ft of office accommodation on the fifth floor.

  • Use Class: E
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 22,581 SF of adjacent space
  • Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • Raised Floor
  • Shower Facilities
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Premium Fit Out
  • Open Plan layout
  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Elevator Access
  • Drop Ceilings
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Open-Plan
  • Great natural light exposure
  • 13th Floor, Ste North
  • 2,884 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $115,458 /YR $9,622 /MO
  • Office
  • Full Build-Out
  • 30 Days

The offices have been designed for flexible and collaborative working; areas zoned for casual meetings, breakout areas and hotdesking. The specification for the Penthouse suite includes: 4 pipe fan coil air conditioning, LED lighting with PIR sensors,Two 13 person scenic lifts, two 13 person standard lifts and one goods lift, Fully accessible raised flooring with a depth of 150mm, Floor to ceiling height of 2.7m with full height glazing, Business lounge with concierge and WiFi, Building owner based on site, Shower rooms and changing facilities, In town parking at a ratio of 1:1,000 sq ft, Cycle storage, Outdoor terrace, ‘Very Good’ BREEAM rating and WiredScore certified.

  • Use Class: E
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 22,581 SF of adjacent space
  • Elevator Access
  • Drop Ceilings
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Office suite of Reading's most iconic building
  • Floor to ceiling glazing
  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Raised Floor
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Premium Fit Out
  • Solid transport links
Space Size Term Rental Rate Space Use Condition Available
1st Floor, Ste South Suite 4,296 SF Negotiable $40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $171,986 /YR $14,332 /MO Office - Now
2nd Floor, Ste North 3,085 SF Negotiable $40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $123,505 /YR $10,292 /MO Office Full Build-Out 30 Days
5th Floor, Ste North Suite 3,742 SF Negotiable $40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $149,807 /YR $12,484 /MO Office - Now
7th Floor 3,742 SF Negotiable $40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $149,807 /YR $12,484 /MO Office - Now
8th Floor 2,884 SF Negotiable $40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $115,458 /YR $9,622 /MO Office Full Build-Out 30 Days
9th Floor, Ste North Suite 3,622 SF Negotiable $40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $145,003 /YR $12,084 /MO Office - Now
11th Floor 8,407 SF Negotiable $40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $336,566 /YR $28,047 /MO Office Full Build-Out 30 Days
12th Floor 2,875-8,406 SF Negotiable $40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $336,526 /YR $28,044 /MO Office Full Build-Out 30 Days
13th Floor, Ste North 2,884 SF Negotiable $40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $115,458 /YR $9,622 /MO Office Full Build-Out 30 Days

1st Floor, Ste South Suite

Size
4,296 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $171,986 /YR $14,332 /MO
Space Use
Office
Condition
-
Available
Now

2nd Floor, Ste North

Size
3,085 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $123,505 /YR $10,292 /MO
Space Use
Office
Condition
Full Build-Out
Available
30 Days

5th Floor, Ste North Suite

Size
3,742 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $149,807 /YR $12,484 /MO
Space Use
Office
Condition
-
Available
Now

7th Floor

Size
3,742 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $149,807 /YR $12,484 /MO
Space Use
Office
Condition
-
Available
Now

8th Floor

Size
2,884 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $115,458 /YR $9,622 /MO
Space Use
Office
Condition
Full Build-Out
Available
30 Days

9th Floor, Ste North Suite

Size
3,622 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $145,003 /YR $12,084 /MO
Space Use
Office
Condition
-
Available
Now

11th Floor

Size
8,407 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $336,566 /YR $28,047 /MO
Space Use
Office
Condition
Full Build-Out
Available
30 Days

12th Floor

Size
2,875-8,406 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $336,526 /YR $28,044 /MO
Space Use
Office
Condition
Full Build-Out
Available
30 Days

13th Floor, Ste North

Size
2,884 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$40.03 /SF/YR $3.34 /SF/MO $115,458 /YR $9,622 /MO
Space Use
Office
Condition
Full Build-Out
Available
30 Days

1st Floor, Ste South Suite

Size 4,296 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $40.03 /SF/YR
Space Use Office
Condition -
Available Now

  • Use Class: E
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 7,381 SF of adjacent space

2nd Floor, Ste North

Size 3,085 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $40.03 /SF/YR
Space Use Office
Condition Full Build-Out
Available 30 Days

This space comprises 3,085 sq ft of office accommodation on the second floor.

  • Use Class: E
  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 7,381 SF of adjacent space
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • Elevator Access
  • Raised Floor
  • Drop Ceilings
  • Shower Facilities
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Open-Plan
  • Premium Fit Out
  • Great natural light exposure
  • Open Plan layout

5th Floor, Ste North Suite

Size 3,742 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $40.03 /SF/YR
Space Use Office
Condition -
Available Now

7th Floor

Size 3,742 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $40.03 /SF/YR
Space Use Office
Condition -
Available Now

8th Floor

Size 2,884 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $40.03 /SF/YR
Space Use Office
Condition Full Build-Out
Available 30 Days

The offices have been designed for flexible and collaborative working; areas zoned for casual meetings, breakout areas and hotdesking. The specification for the Penthouse suite includes: 4 pipe fan coil air conditioning, LED lighting with PIR sensors,Two 13 person scenic lifts, two 13 person standard lifts and one goods lift, Fully accessible raised flooring with a depth of 150mm, Floor to ceiling height of 2.7m with full height glazing, Business lounge with concierge and WiFi, Building owner based on site, Shower rooms and changing facilities, In town parking at a ratio of 1:1,000 sq ft, Cycle storage, Outdoor terrace, ‘Very Good’ BREEAM rating and WiredScore certified.

  • Use Class: E
  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 22,581 SF of adjacent space
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Elevator Access
  • Raised Floor
  • Drop Ceilings
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Premium Fit Out
  • Office suite of Reading's most iconic building
  • Solid transport links
  • Floor to ceiling glazing

9th Floor, Ste North Suite

Size 3,622 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $40.03 /SF/YR
Space Use Office
Condition -
Available Now

11th Floor

Size 8,407 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $40.03 /SF/YR
Space Use Office
Condition Full Build-Out
Available 30 Days

This space comprises 8,407 sq ft of office accommodation on the fifth floor.

  • Use Class: E
  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 22,581 SF of adjacent space
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • Elevator Access
  • Raised Floor
  • Drop Ceilings
  • Shower Facilities
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Open-Plan
  • Premium Fit Out
  • Great natural light exposure
  • Open Plan layout

12th Floor

Size 2,875-8,406 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $40.03 /SF/YR
Space Use Office
Condition Full Build-Out
Available 30 Days

This space comprises 8,406 sq ft of office accommodation on the fifth floor.

  • Use Class: E
  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 22,581 SF of adjacent space
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • Elevator Access
  • Raised Floor
  • Drop Ceilings
  • Shower Facilities
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Open-Plan
  • Premium Fit Out
  • Great natural light exposure
  • Open Plan layout

13th Floor, Ste North

Size 2,884 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $40.03 /SF/YR
Space Use Office
Condition Full Build-Out
Available 30 Days

The offices have been designed for flexible and collaborative working; areas zoned for casual meetings, breakout areas and hotdesking. The specification for the Penthouse suite includes: 4 pipe fan coil air conditioning, LED lighting with PIR sensors,Two 13 person scenic lifts, two 13 person standard lifts and one goods lift, Fully accessible raised flooring with a depth of 150mm, Floor to ceiling height of 2.7m with full height glazing, Business lounge with concierge and WiFi, Building owner based on site, Shower rooms and changing facilities, In town parking at a ratio of 1:1,000 sq ft, Cycle storage, Outdoor terrace, ‘Very Good’ BREEAM rating and WiredScore certified.

  • Use Class: E
  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 22,581 SF of adjacent space
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Elevator Access
  • Raised Floor
  • Drop Ceilings
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Premium Fit Out
  • Office suite of Reading's most iconic building
  • Solid transport links
  • Floor to ceiling glazing

Property Overview

The Blade is a striking landmark building providing high quality office space with spectacular views. The landlord, Northwood Investors, are based in the building themselves and pride themselves on a personable and hands-on service. The stunning building is complimented with a professional business lounge and co-working space for use by guests and employees alike. A variety of fitted and non-fitted suites are available with a town centre parking ratio of 1:1,000 sq ft. The Blade is within a five minute walk (through Forbury Gardens) of Reading’s main station – which provides outstanding transport links across the country and beyond. From 2021 the Elizabeth Line will provide reduced travel time into and across Central London. Heathrow will be within easy reach thanks to the proposed new £500m Western Rail Link to Heathrow scheme – meaning passengers will benefit from direct rail access to the airport from Reading. Access to the M4 at three junctions provides a wider connection to the national motorway network and the M25. Reading is fit for cyclists with a 37-mile network. The Readybike hire scheme now has 29 docking stations in the town’s urban centre. Reading consistently appears at the top of many annual surveys as one of the best places to live and work in the UK. The town has attracted companies from the creative and tech industries in recent years – thanks to Reading’s vibrant local environment, diverse amenity offerings and entrepreneurial spirit. Reading boasts an enviable array of shops, bars, restaurants and cultural venues – catering for all tastes and occasions. From The Oracle shopping centre with all the high street favourites and a 10-screen cinema – to music and arts at The Hexagon – to a wide range of sports facilities and activities, it’s all on your doorstep.

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Controlled Access
  • Concierge
  • Conferencing Facility
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Raised Floor
  • Security System
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Roof Terrace
  • Bicycle Storage
  • DDA Compliant
  • Demised WC facilities
  • High Ceilings
  • Direct Elevator Exposure
  • Secure Storage
  • Shower Facilities
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air Conditioning

PROPERTY FACTS

Building Type
Office
Year Built
2009
LoopNet Rating
4 Star
Building Height
13 Stories
Building Size
110,990 SF
Building Class
A
Typical Floor Size
8,538 SF
Parking
Covered Parking

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  • Real Estate
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  • CMS
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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  • Falanx
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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  • Gateley
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 6th
  • Hays
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 1st
  • MegaBuyte
  • Information
  • Multiple
  • Pure Offices
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 11th
  • Signant Health
  • Health Care and Social Assistance
  • 12th
  • Urban Science
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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The Blade 2024
  • Listing ID: 21173424

  • Date on Market: 6/28/2024

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: Abbey St, Reading RG1 3BD

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