New retail units to let at Blackrock Village Centre after €10m upgrade.

Retailers seeking to locate in the affluent south Dublin suburb of Blackrock have an opportunity to secure one of the units still available at Blackrock Village Centre.

Joint agents Savills and BNP Paribas Real Estate are quoting rents ranging from €50 to €70 per sq ft for the remaining 1,501sq m (16,157sq ft) of space,

Formerly known as Blackrock Shopping Centre, the mall underwent a €10 million refurbishment programme. 

The renovation of the centre included a complete upgrade of the common areas, realignment of the malls and the installation of a contemporary, predominantly glazed covering, which will retain natural ventilation. A new facade and entrance off Frascati Road has  transformed the centre’s exterior while car parking facilities have also been upgraded, with the introduction of a new vehicle exit on to Rock Hill.

The revamped centre extends to 6,176sq m and is anchored by a 2,712sq m SuperValu. Parking is provided for more than 200 cars and the centre is adjacent to Blackrock Dart station.

There are 33 units within the scheme with well-known retailers including McCabes Pharmacy, Holland & Barrett, L’Occitane, Dubray Books, Diffney Menswear, The Vanilla Pod Eatery, Big Mike's and Butlers Chocolate Cafe.

Blackrock, meanwhile, is also an established suburban office location, with major occupiers including Zurich Insurance, Canada Life, Eagle Star, IFG, Ulster Bank and AIB.