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By Nick Wong | 14 June 2022

Chess Piece In Padstow Sells For 18 93m

Manufacturing and steel fabrication specialist Chess Engineering has sold its long-time base in Sydney’s south-west to a local developer for $18.93 million.Chess Engineering has occupied the 8,039sqm site at 101-103 Fairford Road in Padstow for more than 40 years, but is moving to a larger premises to accommodate its business growth.The sale reflects a land rate of $2,355/sqm and includes a leaseback to Chess Engineering until December 2023.The high-profile site, on the corner of Bryant Street, features 6,884sqm of improvements across three high-clearance warehouses and split-level office space.It is directly opposite a new Bunnings and near the M5 on- and off-ramps in Padstow, 22km from the Sydney CBD.CBRE’s Keegan Ridings and Jon Orsborn from LJ Hooker Commercial Bankstown managed the sale campaign on behalf of Chess Engineering.“A well-known local developer secured the site after a competitive campaign,” Mr Ridings said.“The property attracted more than 140 enquires and 11 offers, from a range of users including investors, developers, self-storage groups and pub operators.”Mr Orsborn added: “Groups were drawn to the property’s proximity to the M5 and South Sydney, as well as the significant exposure it offers.”Previous ArticleNext Article

Chess Engineering has occupied the 8,039sqm site at 101-103 Fairford Road in Padstow for more than 40 years, but is moving to a larger premises to accommodate its business growth.The sale reflects a land rate of $2,355/sqm and includes a leaseback to Chess Engineering until December 2023.The high-profile site, on the corner of Bryant Street, features 6,884sqm of improvements across three high-clearance warehouses and split-level office space.It is directly opposite a new Bunnings and near the M5 on- and off-ramps in Padstow, 22km from the Sydney CBD.CBRE’s Keegan Ridings and Jon Orsborn from LJ Hooker Commercial Bankstown managed the sale campaign on behalf of Chess Engineering.“A well-known local developer secured the site after a competitive campaign,” Mr Ridings said.“The property attracted more than 140 enquires and 11 offers, from a range of users including investors, developers, self-storage groups and pub operators.”Mr Orsborn added: “Groups were drawn to the property’s proximity to the M5 and South Sydney, as well as the significant exposure it offers.”Previous ArticleNext Article

The sale reflects a land rate of $2,355/sqm and includes a leaseback to Chess Engineering until December 2023.The high-profile site, on the corner of Bryant Street, features 6,884sqm of improvements across three high-clearance warehouses and split-level office space.It is directly opposite a new Bunnings and near the M5 on- and off-ramps in Padstow, 22km from the Sydney CBD.CBRE’s Keegan Ridings and Jon Orsborn from LJ Hooker Commercial Bankstown managed the sale campaign on behalf of Chess Engineering.“A well-known local developer secured the site after a competitive campaign,” Mr Ridings said.“The property attracted more than 140 enquires and 11 offers, from a range of users including investors, developers, self-storage groups and pub operators.”Mr Orsborn added: “Groups were drawn to the property’s proximity to the M5 and South Sydney, as well as the significant exposure it offers.”Previous ArticleNext Article

The high-profile site, on the corner of Bryant Street, features 6,884sqm of improvements across three high-clearance warehouses and split-level office space.It is directly opposite a new Bunnings and near the M5 on- and off-ramps in Padstow, 22km from the Sydney CBD.CBRE’s Keegan Ridings and Jon Orsborn from LJ Hooker Commercial Bankstown managed the sale campaign on behalf of Chess Engineering.“A well-known local developer secured the site after a competitive campaign,” Mr Ridings said.“The property attracted more than 140 enquires and 11 offers, from a range of users including investors, developers, self-storage groups and pub operators.”Mr Orsborn added: “Groups were drawn to the property’s proximity to the M5 and South Sydney, as well as the significant exposure it offers.”Previous ArticleNext Article

It is directly opposite a new Bunnings and near the M5 on- and off-ramps in Padstow, 22km from the Sydney CBD.CBRE’s Keegan Ridings and Jon Orsborn from LJ Hooker Commercial Bankstown managed the sale campaign on behalf of Chess Engineering.“A well-known local developer secured the site after a competitive campaign,” Mr Ridings said.“The property attracted more than 140 enquires and 11 offers, from a range of users including investors, developers, self-storage groups and pub operators.”Mr Orsborn added: “Groups were drawn to the property’s proximity to the M5 and South Sydney, as well as the significant exposure it offers.”Previous ArticleNext Article

CBRE’s Keegan Ridings and Jon Orsborn from LJ Hooker Commercial Bankstown managed the sale campaign on behalf of Chess Engineering.“A well-known local developer secured the site after a competitive campaign,” Mr Ridings said.“The property attracted more than 140 enquires and 11 offers, from a range of users including investors, developers, self-storage groups and pub operators.”Mr Orsborn added: “Groups were drawn to the property’s proximity to the M5 and South Sydney, as well as the significant exposure it offers.”Previous ArticleNext Article

“A well-known local developer secured the site after a competitive campaign,” Mr Ridings said.“The property attracted more than 140 enquires and 11 offers, from a range of users including investors, developers, self-storage groups and pub operators.”Mr Orsborn added: “Groups were drawn to the property’s proximity to the M5 and South Sydney, as well as the significant exposure it offers.”Previous ArticleNext Article

“The property attracted more than 140 enquires and 11 offers, from a range of users including investors, developers, self-storage groups and pub operators.”Mr Orsborn added: “Groups were drawn to the property’s proximity to the M5 and South Sydney, as well as the significant exposure it offers.”Previous ArticleNext Article

Mr Orsborn added: “Groups were drawn to the property’s proximity to the M5 and South Sydney, as well as the significant exposure it offers.”Previous ArticleNext Article


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Nick forecasts industrial property trends with a focus on logistics, last-mile fulfilment, and zoning overlays. A former civil engineer and weekend bonsai enthusiast, he’s known for pragmatic, systems-driven thinking.