The Liverpool Buddhist Centre has taken 914 sq ft of space at Liverpool’s Melbourne Buildings, in a deal overseen by agents Hitchcock Wright & Partners.
The deal means that the historic Grade II listed building on North John Street is now fully let.
New tenant the Liverpool Buddhist Centre provides teaching for those who want to try meditation and who want be introduced to the central teachings and practices of Buddhism.
The centre has been teaching meditation and Buddhism in Liverpool for over 25 years and has relocated to Melbourne Buildings to establish a permanent base for its activities.
The 914 sq ft second floor space provides the centre with bright, spacious facilities to run its classes, events and courses.
The building provides approx. 5,000 sq ft of high quality office space across five floors.
Tenants include Peacock Stevens, Liverpool Shipbrokers Benevolent Society, Melbourne Wellbeing Centre and Derwent Lodge Estates. The ground floor of the property is occupied by Shiraz restaurant.
Sean Collins-Jones at Hitchcock Wright & Partners, said: “With its unique exterior, central location and modern facilities, the Melbourne Buildings is a great fit for Liverpool Buddhist Centre.
“This deal means the building is now fully let and home to a mix of established and growing businesses.”
The Grade II listed building, in part dating back to 1854, was refurbished in 2015 to restore the original features whilst offering office space suitable for the modern occupier.
It was built as Melbourne House in 1854 by Sir James A. Picton, an architect who was responsible for many important buildings in Liverpool. Notable work includes the Hargreaves Building on Chapel Street and the Queen Insurance Buildings on Dale Street.
A rooftop extension to the building was added in 1975 and the distinct blue exterior was repainted a few years ago.
Hitchcock Wright & Partners acted on behalf of owner Derwent Lodge Estates.