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Fourthline Capital Management LLC has completed the acquisition of 200 Meeting Street, a Class A office and retail property in downtown Charleston. This marks the firm’s first property purchase in over 20 years. The 145,000-square-foot building features a four-story parking garage with 350 spaces, appealing to tenants and visitors. Fourthline plans to enhance the property while maintaining its historical significance, implementing a capital investment strategy aimed at improving retail offerings and attracting quality tenants to this prime location.
Charleston, South Carolina – Fourthline Capital Management LLC has officially completed the acquisition of 200 Meeting Street, a notable Class A office and retail building located in the heart of downtown Charleston. This purchase marks Fourthline’s first property acquisition in over two decades, making it a significant milestone for the firm.
Sitting within Charleston’s historic district, the building consists of over 145,000 square feet dedicated to both office and retail space. An important aspect of the property is its attached four-story parking garage, which offers more than 350 parking spaces for tenants and visitors alike. The strategic location and amenities make it an appealing option in a bustling downtown area.
The property has a long-standing historical connection with esteemed establishments such as the Charleston City Market and the Charleston Place Hotel. The significance of this acquisition is underscored by the specialized knowledge and execution required to successfully navigate the complexities involved in the transaction.
Jake Farver, the founding partner of Fourthline Capital, highlighted the company’s commitment to stewardship and the enhancement of the property’s longstanding legacy. Fourthline plans to implement a comprehensive capital investment strategy aimed at rejuvenating and elevating 200 Meeting Street to better serve the community.
The firm envisions maintaining the building as a Class A office property while simultaneously enhancing the ground floor with world-class retail spaces. These retail offerings will be positioned along Meeting, Hayne, and Pinckney streets, aimed at benefiting both local residents and visitors to the area.
To facilitate the leasing efforts for both the office and retail spaces, Fourthline has appointed Lee & Associates Charleston. The management team is looking forward to the potential of attracting high-quality tenants to this prime location in downtown Charleston.
Renovation and repositioning plans will be executed under the leadership of Tyler Flesch from Causeway Capital Advisors, in collaboration with architectural partners SMHa and Choate Construction Co. This combined expertise aims to revitalize the space effectively and meet the growing demand for premium offerings in downtown Charleston.
Reid Davis, the managing principal at Lee & Associates Charleston, remarked on the competitive nature of Charleston’s office market, recognizing the opportunity Fourthline has to introduce premium products that align with market demands. The goal is to activate the first-floor area at 200 Meeting Street, celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit that defines Charleston.
This acquisition heralds a new chapter for Fourthline Capital and the future of the 200 Meeting Street property. The planned developments are expected to enrich the business landscape and contribute positively to the vibrant community in downtown Charleston.
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