Oldbury furniture maker takes final suite at Black Country House

Goold Estates has let the last available office space at Black Country House in Oldbury, bringing the 36,252 sq ft building to full occupancy.

Grain & Frame, a locally based manufacturer of handcrafted dining furniture, has taken the 1,167 sq ft Suite 10 as part of its growth plans. The company also leases an industrial unit at neighbouring Percy Business Park.

Goold Estates acquired Black Country House in 2008 and refurbished it to provide modern, EPC A-rated office accommodation.

The property was originally the headquarters of engineering company Accles & Pollock, which became famous for the Mayfly, the world’s first all-metal aircraft. Today, its occupiers include Konecranes, Crowe UK, Otis Lifts and Shaw Trust, alongside Goold Estates, which is also headquartered at the building.

Lara Angell at Goold Estates said: “It’s very pleasing to see Black Country House fully let, particularly with a thriving local manufacturer taking the final suite. We’re pleased to welcome Grain & Frame to the building and wish the team every success in their new office.”

The letting agent for Black Country House was Max Shelley of Bulleys Chartered Surveyors.