Huge former Argos distribution centre at Wakefield Europort sold and to be refurbished

Sainsbury’s, represented by Colliers International, has sold the former Argos distribution centre at Wakefield Europort.

The 400,000 sq ft part high bay distribution facility is set on a site area of 20 acres and includes 36 loading doors, extensive yard areas and ancillary office space.

Broadland Properties, represented by Carter Towler, has acquired the unit.

The company will now carry out a full refurbishment of the warehouse and bring to market space between 100,000 - 400,000 sq ft, available to let from the second quarter of 2020.

Robert Whatmuff, head of the industrial and logistics team at Colliers International in Leeds, said: “The continued advancement of e-commerce in today’s market place has meant the strong appetite for logistics properties from both investors and occupiers continues.

“The newly branded California 400 facility will offer large scale, flexible accommodation at one of the North’s premier distribution locations.”

Colliers International has been retained as letting agent on the property alongside Carter Towler.

Nearby occupiers at the Wakefield Europort industrial estate include DHL, Bibby, Haribo, Warburtons, ASDA and The Range.