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Duffy Properties begins 120,000 s/f speculative office in Blanchard Woods park

According to CB Richard Ellis - N.E. Partners LP, construction has begun on 78 Blanchard Rd. The new five-story, 120,000 s/f Class A office building is part of the newly developed 200,000 s/f office park, Blanchard Woods. 78 Blanchard Rd. is the first speculative office building being constructed along Rte. 128 this year. The owner, Duffy Properties, is an experienced, well-capitalized and vertically integrated developer. Tenants work with Duffy Properties principals every step of the way, from first tour to lease expiration, providing outstanding value to prospective tenants and speed to market. CBRE-NE's suburban brokerage team members Steve Murphy, principal, and Alex Plaisted, associate, will be responsible for the leasing efforts. "CBRE/New England's presence and expertise in the market make them the perfect partner on this asset. We look forward to continued success with their team," said Bob Duffy, principal of Duffy Props. 78 Blanchard Rd. is part of an office park being developed by Duffy Props. The two existing buildings, 76 and 80 Blanchard Rd., are substantially leased and total 80,000 s/f. 78 Blanchard Rd. will feature prominent signage to larger tenants, a fitness center, and a full-service cafeteria with indoor and outdoor seating. Blanchard Woods has a full complement of surrounding amenities, including four hotels, 160 retailers and 10 full-service restaurants.
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