Investors snap up supermarket distribution centres
Investors have snapped up two supermarket distribution centre investment opportunities heralding a more confident outlook going into 2026 which may lead to more money for the sector including in new build-to-suit and speculative development.
By Liza Helps, Property Editor, Logistics Matters
INVESTOR LEFTFIELD has completed the purchase of Bristol 360 building home to Waitrose’s new regional distribution centre, from Affinius Capital, which owns Mountpark which developed the property for a price in the region of £54million.
The unit was let to Waitrose on a 15-year lease, and is set to support Waitrose’s operations and expansion in the South West as reported in Logistics Matters.
Bristol 360 is rated BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ and EPC A+, and features several sustainability measures, including 1,200 rooftop solar panels generating 625 kVA of power, supported by 118 kW of Tesla battery storage. Designed with operational efficiency and employee wellbeing in mind, the facility also incorporates landscaped gardens, ribbon glazing to maximise natural light, and a roof terrace.
The second on investment deal thought to be in the region of £30 million saw DWS Real Estate secure Sainsbury’s Charlton distribution facility in London.
The 280,222 sq ft facility is Sainsbury’s main distribution hub for its South East convenience stores. The warehouse, which sits on a 17.8-acre site, was originally constructed in 1970 and fully redeveloped in 2012.
Affinius Capital and Mountpark were advised by Cushman and Wakefield, Gateley Legal and PWC. Leftfield was advised by Howard Kennedy, Shoosmiths, Colliers and CBRE.
