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Ipswich's Sailmakers Shopping Centre under new management, enlists Penn Commercial and FHP to enhance its town centre presence

Penn Commercial is pleased to be appointed, together with FHP Property Consultants, as the agents to market Sailmakers Shopping Centre – in Ipswich's busy Tavern Street – to potential occupiers, partnering with Landswood de Coy LLP, a boutique investment and asset management agency, which will oversee the asset management of the property.

Sailmakers Shopping Centre is a prominent retail destination located in the heart of Ipswich, Suffolk. Positioned centrally, it is easily accessible from various parts of the town, making it a convenient spot for both locals and visitors alike. The shopping centre features a mix of popular high-street brands and independent retailers, catering to a wide range of shopping needs.

Built in 1986 and extensively refurbished in 2017, Sailmakers provides a contemporary shopping experience, encompassing 112,084 square feet of covered retail and leisure space, on a 0.703-hectare (1.737-acre) site.

The tenant line-up includes well-known stores, such as Pandora, Boots and Poundland, alongside a variety of other retailers offering fashion, beauty, electronics and everyday essentials.

In addition to shopping, the Centre also hosts occasional events and activities, enhancing the overall visitor experience.

Sailmakers is an integral part of Ipswich's retail landscape, providing a vibrant and diverse shopping environment right in the town centre.

Vanessa Penn, Managing Director of Penn Commercial, said:

"We are excited to be chosen to let the flexible, multi-purpose units in Sailmakers Shopping Centre, located in the heart of Ipswich's busiest shopping thoroughfare.

"This popular retail destination will be reinvigorated under Landswood de Coy LLP's new management, and we are looking forward to attracting new national and local retailers to our Premier League town."

Landswood de Coy LLP Managing Partner, Edward Schwab, commented:

"Sailmakers is a strategically located retail destination that presents a number of value-add opportunities that we look forward to progressing together with Penn and FHP."

FHP Director, Oliver Marshall, added:

"We are delighted to have been retained by Sailmakers' new owners to continue the good work started on attracting new operators to the Shopping Centre.

“Having worked successfully with the previous owners, we look forward to working with the new owners, who have exciting plans and a clear vision to breathe new life into the scheme.”

Photo caption: Penn Commercial has been appointed as the local agent to market Ipswich’s Sailmakers Shopping Centre to potential national and local occupiers, partnering with new managing agent, Landswood de Coy LLP, and working alongside national retail property specialist, FHP. [PHOTO CREDIT: FHP]

To find out more about Sailmakers Shopping Centre, go to www.sailmakersshopping.co.uk

Penn Commercial, visit www.penncommercial.co.uk
FHP, visit
www.fhp.co.uk

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Notes to Editors:

Penn Commercial was established by Vanessa Penn in 2007 and celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2022. The agency provides a personal and dedicated service, with over 80 years’ combined property experience in East Anglia. Reinforced by unrivalled local knowledge across all commercial property sectors, including retail, business space, logistics, warehousing, industrial, land, investment and development, Penn Commercial acts for a range of private and public sector clients. The Penn team is based at Fox’s Marina in Ipswich.

Landswood de Coy LLP is a boutique investment agent and asset manager established in 2006. It provides national property management services across all sectors, from offices in London, Warrington and Glasgow including over 4 million sq ft of shopping centre space under management.

For all commercial enquiries, please contact:

Vanessa Penn, Penn Commercial
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Oliver Marshall, FHP
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For any media enquiries, please contact:

Rachael Jackson, Penn Commercial

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