Now Duke Street Holdings has appointed Thompson Yates and GVAGrimley to find a new tenant. The landmark building, originallydesigned in 1874, was substantially refurbished by architectRichard Rogers to provide 84,000 sf of accommodation aimed atfinancial users. The 28,000 sf former market hall on theground floor was converted into a dealing floor,

Thompson Yates and GVA Grimley will be quoting a rent of £3.3million ($4.7 million) per annum, equivalent to £47.50 ($67.50) persf for the ground floor and £40.00 ($57) per sf overall. Seriousinquiries have already been received from various sectors,including media, financial, insurance, art and leisure. SeanThompson, partner at Thompson Yates said: 'The appeal of thebuilding is wider than ever. It probably represents the best value,high specification space of its size and character in London.'