Harris Associates and Savills present The Store House purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme on behalf of Manner. The forward funding opportunity offers 369 student bed spaces and over 3,099 sqm of prime retail. The design-led development opportunity is inspired by the site’s heritage, referencing its former uses as a grand Victorian hotel and department store.
Designed by Corstorphine & Wright Architects and boutique interior design house Project Studio, The Store House PBSA development draws on the ‘15-minute city’ principles and embraces the rejuvenation of the city centre as a place to live, learn, work and connect.
“Harris Associates is pleased to present the forward fund of The Store House on behalf of Manner. The scheme is an exciting proposition that represents an evolution in design for the PBSA market. The Store House marks one of few PBSA city centre locations in Leeds, representing the next-generation of accommodation for the city”
Jamie Harris, Head of Student Accommodation, Harris Associates
Stemming from Manner’s design philosophy, The Store House development is targeting BREEAM Excellent and will support Leeds’ Carbon Neutral ambition for 2030. Manner have partnered with ESG property experts, LifeProven to oversee the integration of the sustainable design principles through a bespoke ESG Asset Ledger, driving ESG performance to ensure it meets the most stringent investor and tenant demands for long term success.
The thoughtfully designed and curated amenity space allows students to explore and discover different environments to relax, socialise and work. Amenities include co-working/study spaces, a fitness and wellness suite, lounge and recreation areas, private dining with roof terrace and a cinema. The prime, flexible use retail space is at the ground floor (1,523 sqm) and basement (1,576 sqm).
“The Store House represents a new vision for the future of student living, offering the highest standard of architectural and spatial design, centred around the lifestyle of today’s modern student. By reframing the conventional housing narrative and building the foundations of our design philosophy around the needs of our residents, we’re creating an unparalleled living experience, in the heart of the city”.
Richard James, Managing Director, Manner
The Store House development is located on Briggate at the former House of Fraser store in Leeds, in the heart of the city. At the genesis of the prime retail and entertainment quarter, the scheme’s location benefits from the abundance of culture and lifestyle. Neighbouring Trinity Leeds, Kirkgate Market and the Corn Exchange, the site is also within walking distance of the Russell-Group University of Leeds as well as Leeds Beckett and Leeds College.
“The funding opportunity offers investors the chance to secure a prime PBSA product with excellent investment and ESG credentials that we believe will attract a high quality investor profile”.
Lizzie Beagley, Director in Savills Student Accommodation Investment
Manner is backed by Dukelease, an award-winning developer with over 30 years’ experience delivering high quality residential and mixed-use schemes across the UK. The Store House marks their entrance into the PBSA market, combining a deep knowledge of development and operations with a vision to transform outmoded buildings and revitalise our city centres by creating spaces that connect people and place.
