Land earmarked for a huge new base for car giant Peugeot has been sold for £101m.
Commercial property developer Stoford has exchanged contracts with the manager of Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust for the 14.1-hectare site at West Road, Hooton Park Airfield.
A 668,000 sq ft UK parts distribution centre is to be constructed and has already been pre-let to Peugeot, which is part of the global automaker Stellantis Group.
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Stoford gained planning approval for the construction of the new facility in May and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2023.
Dan Gallagher, joint managing director at Stoford, said: "We are extremely pleased to be partnering with FLCT on the development of this first class facility at Ellesmere Port.
"This is a significant investment that recognises both the quality of the scheme and its strategic importance within an excellent distribution location.
"We have worked closely with Stellantis to design a modern distribution building with industry leading sustainability credentials. It will create many new jobs and ensure the longevity of Hooton Park as a significant employment site."
Robert Wallace, chief executive of the REIT Manager, added: "The forward funding acquisition opportunity presents an excellent opportunity to add a state-of-the-art logistics facility to FLCT’s growing UK logistics and industrial portfolio.
"With a committed 15-year lease term to Peugeot, a subsidiary of the global automaker Stellantis Group, the property will serve as its national distribution centre upon completion."
M1 Agency acted for Stellantis Group and Stoford on the leasing and investment sale and Colliers acted for FLCT.
