eKourier Oct 2016

PROPERTY

Spotlight on Hoddle Street Abbotsford

A bbotsford1 located on Hoddle Street, Melbourne has a rather lovely history behind it brought to light recently by Ron Trescowthick, the Great Grandson of the original owner. Ron stopped by to see his Great Grandfathers factory. accommodate his business of making leather boots. In the early 1900’s Abbots- ford and the surrounding suburbs was a thriving area of factories specialising in the manufacturing of leather goods. He initially commenced his business in 1892 in Roseneath Street in Clifton Hill. By 1903 he was revered as one of the most nourishing businesses in connection with the boot manufacturing industry, at one point having over 250 employees. 324-328 Hoddle Street’s original façade is still present today and is included in the States Heritage listing along with Kennards Langridge Street, located 2km down the road. Since its boot making days Hoddle Street has been the home of the Bureau of Meteorology, before becoming a timber yard, then Millers Self Storage and then shortly after Kennards acquired the property during the Millers acquisition. Abbotsford1 recently underwent extensions on the north west side of the property to increase our selection Originally built in 1910 by Charles Trescowthick, its purpose was to

loading area. However we are incredibly vigilant and ensure that the loading area is swept and dusted every day. Before the extensions the centre was at 88.5% occupancy. After the new units were added into the mix we dropped to 71%. Today we are sitting at 78.2%. Our Wine Storage is over 90% with solid growth in yields. The Team look forward to reaching the 80% mark before this year is out and hit 85% by June 2017. The Team at Abbotsford1 consists of John Fenton, Centre Manager of almost three years, John Golding our supportive part time help and myself, the Assistant Manager. Emma Whetnall Kennards Self Storage Abbotsford1

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