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Haverhill Research Park

Location The Epicentre Three Counties Way Haverhill Suffolk CB9 7FB
Contact Details Contact : Andrew Anderson MRICS Tel : 01344 890857 e-mail : andrew @ jaynic . co . uk
Agents Contact Details Contact : Philip Woolner , Cheffins Tel : 01223 213166 Email : Philip . woolner @ cheffins . co . uk Contact : Will Mooney , Carter Jonas Tel : 01223 368771 Email : Will . mooney @ carterjonas . co . uk
Haverhill Research Park
Appealing to a wide range of technology companies and the firms and organisations that support them , Haverhill Research Park is just 20 minutes from the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and less than 15 minutes from Babraham Research Campus at off peak times .
Haverhill is Suffolk ’ s fastest growing town and is only ten miles from the A11 , 15 miles from Cambridge , and 28 miles from London Stansted Airport and 43 miles from the M11 / M25 junction .
Stagecoach Gold , a business bus service with leather seating and free WiFi operates between Haverhill and Cambridge throughout the day , with journey times just under 35 minutes . Haverhill Research Park has a dedicated bus stop from which this service can be accessed .
Master planned to create a low density , high quality landscaped and sustainable environment where people and businesses can interact and thrive , Haverhill Research Park provides up to 450,000sq ft . of office / laboratory / technology and supporting accommodation for a wide spectrum of companies from start-ups to global players
With all infrastructure now in place , companies can benefit from a ‘ fast – track ’ approach to development ; the first company to occupy a new building on the site will qualify for up to £ 275,000 in Business Rates relief over five years .
The Epicentre , a 30,000sq ft . Innovation Centre , will be the first landmark building for the park . Arranged over four storeys it will comprise high specification offices and dry R & D accommodation in a range of sizes , from 170 , sq . ft . to 7,000 sq . ft ., together with conference and meeting rooms , training facilities and a work- hub area for shared working . There will also be a coffee shop overlooking the pond which will create a focal point for the Epicentre as well as other businesses located on the park . Virtual tenancies are available now .
Alongside the Research Park , this sustainable , mixed use development includes the Arboretum , a Taylor Wimpey residential area of 150 new homes adjacent the site creating an integrated residential and business community . The Flying Shuttle , a Marston ’ s family pub / restaurant has been built at the park entrance , providing an option for business lunches through to more relaxed occasions . Colourbox , a Montessori nursery , ranked ‘ outstanding ’ by Ofsted will be built and opened during 2015 , providing day care for children from 0-4 years . A Sainsbury ’ s store and the residential areas of Hanchett End are within walking distance , and two academy secondary schools are located in Haverhill , with the town centre being only a five minute drive .
Haverhill offers a thriving business community with a core of high value companies engaged in research and development and a valuable skills base . The Haverhill Research Park Team is fully engaged and committed to working with the full range of local , regional and national economic development , business support , higher and further education and technology sector interest groups who will together help deliver the Haverhill Research Park vision
Enquiries are invited from organisations seeking prestigious high quality office , technology , R & D , or production accommodation in excess of 10 , 000 square feet www . haverhillresearchpark . com
Haverhill Innovation Centre
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