3. PAST
ORIGINALLY BUILT BY CARDIFF
ARCHITECTS PERCYTHOMASAND
IVOR JONES IN 1926, EMPIRE HOUSE
WAS THE VISION OF COMMANDER
CHARLES E EVANS, CHAIRMAN
OF EVANSAND REID, ONE OFTHE
LARGEST COAL EXPORTERS IN
WALES.THIS BUILDING BECAME
AN ICONIC LANDMARKWITHIN
MOUNT STUART SQUARE.
PRESENT
The aim of the developers was to refurbish
the Grade II* listed building into 37 luxury
apartments with an additional rear and two
storey upper extension.
Keen to expose and retain the original features,
the developers have sympathetically restored
the mahogany panelling and black and white
marble flooring to the entrance hall.
Extensive refurbishment has also been carried
out to the central lift continuing the traditional
Neo Georgian feel throughout.
FUTURE
The development - situated with doorstep access
to the vibrant culture and history of Cardiff Bay -
includes open plan one and two bedroom apartments.
Also included is an additional 3460 sq.ft four
bedroom duplex penthouse suite, offering panoramic
views across the city from three private terraces.
This exciting development will offer all residents
on site concierge service, secure fob access parking
and video intercom entry system.
Facilities will include a fitness area and function
room to the basement of the building.
Empire House Cardiff Bay 01 — 02
WELCOME

5. Empire House Cardiff Bay 03 — 04
EMPIRE HOUSE, LOCATED OPPOSITE
THE FAMOUS COAL EXCHANGE IN
THE HEART OF MOUNT STUART
SQUARE, WAS ONCE CENTRAL
TO CARDIFF DOCKS INDUSTRIAL
COAL BUSINESS. THE SHIPS OF THE
REARDON SMITH LINE WERE AT
THE CORE OF THIS INTERNATIONAL
TRADE AND THEIR JOURNEYS
ACROSS THE GLOBE WERE MANAGED
FROM THIS HISTORIC BUILDING.
The link withThe Reardon Smith Shipping
line is central to the development which sees
the 11 types of apartments named after
the vessels that docked in the Bay.
Following the demise of the industrial revolution
the building has had numerous commercial uses,
mostly being used as office spaces.
Having been empty for numerous years,
Cardiff Bay Investments Ltd have invested
in this striking building to promote development
and provide a superb environment in which
people want to work, live and play.
STANDINGTALL INTHE BAY SKYLINETHE
TRADITIONAL DOUBLE GLAZED SASH
WINDOWS AGAINSTTHE BOND RED BRICK
MAKESTHIS BUILDINGAPPEALINGTOALL.
HISTORY

7. Empire House Cardiff Bay 05 — 06
CARDIFF BAY, FORMALLY KNOWN
AS TIGER BAYWAS KEYTOTHE
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION OFTHE
1790s.NUMEROUS DOCKSWERE
BUILT DURINGTHE 1830sTOASSIST
THE EVER GROWING DEMAND
OFTHE IRONAND COALTRADE.
Cardiff dockland district is Wales’ oldest multi-ethnic community.
The once affluent area suffered as a result of the demise of coal exchange
following the Second World War but has now regenerated itself in
assisting the capital city in becoming one of the top 10 cities in Europe.
CULTURE
Whatever you interests, there is guaranteed
to be something nearby to keep you entertained.
Wales Millennium Centre which opened in 2004
has already a reputation as one of the world’s iconic
arts and cultural destinations. BBC Wales studios
is also located in the Bay filming Doctor Who,
Casualty and other iconic television shows.
For those interested in politics, The Welsh Assembly
is based at the waterfront along with an array of
comedy clubs, live music venues and museums.
SHOPPING
The ever growing capital city centre is a walk away
from the development offering a mix of department
and boutique stores. Recently being named the 6th
best shopping destination in the UK, Cardiff offers
something for all tastes from high street brands
to designer. A two minute train link is available
from Queen Street to the Bay to assist with heavy
shopping bags.
NEARBY
The Mermaid Quay area of the Bay offers all that you
could desire with a fantastic choice of restaurants,
clubs, theatres and shopping, all a gentle stroll along
the bay from your front door. Should you fancy
exploring, a water taxi is available from the Bay
to nearby Penarth which offers even more highly
recommended restaurants.
TRAVEL
Should you wish to travel further afield you
are ideally situated with easy rail and road
links taking you to Swansea and the outstanding
Gower Peninsula to the west with Bristol,
London and Birmingham all within easy reach
via the M4/M5 to the east.
Cardiff Bay is also only 30 minutes from
Cardiff International Airport with regular
flights to all major destinations.
CARDIFF BAY

25. THE DEVELOPERS
Empire House Cardiff Bay 23 — 24
WITH OVER 25YEARS EXPERIENCE
INTHE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
INDUSTRYTHE DEVELOPERS
AREA BESPOKE DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY CONCENTRATING
ON UPAND COMINGAREAS
WITHINTHE CARDIFF DISTRICTS
WITHA STRONG COMMITMENT
TO QUALITYAND LOCATION.
ONE OF THEIR MOST RECENT
DEVELOPMENTSTO DATE RICHMOND
SQUAREWITH 77APARTMENTS LOCATED
INTHE HEART OF ROATH FEATURES
MODERN, HIGH QUALITY ONE BED OPEN
PLAN, ONE BED OPEN PLAN DUPLEX, ONE
BEDANDTWO BED DUPLEXAPARTMENTS
FOR STUDENTSAND PROFESSIONALS SET
AROUND A LANDSCAPED COURTYARD.

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