A building in Ipswich has been sold as part of a £35m acquisition programme.

Fraser House, in Museum Street, has been bought by Manchester-based property investment and development company, Hurstwood Holdings.

The 16,409 sq ft office building in the town centre was acquired as part of a £14 million investment into buildings across the country - bringing Hurstwood Holdings spending up to £35m for the year.

The building was sold for an undisclosed figure.

Chairman and CEO of Hurstwood Holdings, Stephen Ashworth, said: "Whilst we are a North West based business, we are significantly increasing our presence nationally with properties in England, Scotland and Wales, spanning from Inverness to Ipswich.

"Our focus is to buy property well and use our skills and efficiency of service to provide value and quality of space for our occupiers large and small and for all aspects of commercial uses.”

Ipswich Star: Chairman and CEO of Hurstwood Holdings, Stephen Ashworth.Chairman and CEO of Hurstwood Holdings, Stephen Ashworth. (Image: Hurstwood Holdings)