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Clarion Partners Europe, the real estate investment manager specialising in logistics and industrial and assets across Europe, on behalf of one of its commingled funds, has acquired from Affinius Capital, in partnership with its wholly-owned development subsidiary Mountpark, Mountpark Chartres 2 in Illiers-Combray, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
The property comprises 35,583 sqm of modern warehouse and office accommodation and was developed by Mountpark, a leading pan European logistics developer. Completed in 2023, Mountpark Chartres 2 is certified BREEAM Excellent, rated EPC A, and has BiodiverCity status. A photovoltaic plant on the property's roof delivers onsite green energy production.
The acquisition reflects Clarion Partners Europe's continued focus on high-quality, sustainable logistics assets let to strong occupiers, in locations that benefit from long-term structural demand drivers and resilient fundamentals.
Rory Buck, Managing Director & Head of Investment, Clarion Partners Europe, commented: “This acquisition exemplifies our strategy of investing in modern, highly sustainable logistics facilities that are critical to our occupiers' supply chains. The asset combines strong technical specifications, excellent ESG credentials and a strategic location within one of France's established distribution corridors. We continue to see compelling opportunities to deploy capital into logistics and industrial assets across Europe where quality, sustainability and occupier demand intersect."
Paul Segreto, Managing Director at Affinius Capital, added: “We entered 2025 with the successful launch of Chartres 2 and closed the year with the sale. By delivering best‑in‑class logistics facilities tailored to the needs of expanding international occupiers, Mountpark Chartres has attracted leading global industry players. With only one asset remaining in this prime location, we are well positioned to capture ongoing demand and drive continued growth into 2026."
Situated in Illiers-Combray & Blandainville, Mountpark Chartres is ideally located fronting the A11 motorway, providing excellent distribution capabilities across France. The site sits strategically 100km from Paris at the gates of both the Atlantic Corridor and the principal north/south logistics corridor, known locally as the 'Dorsale'. Approximately 7.9 million people are located within a one-hour drive time, underlining the site's suitability for large-scale regional and national distribution.
Construction is underway on Mountpark Chartres 1, a 118,500 sqm Fulfilment Centre set to be completed for occupier Amazon later this year. The final plot, Mountpark Chartres 3 offers flexible design and build options for occupiers from 24,000 sqm up to 113,835 sqm with a 12-15 month construction window.
Clarion Partners Europe was advised by LeBreton, GowlingWLG, IREO, and CARBON. Mountpark was advised by Oudot, BG2V, JLL, and Cushman & Wakefield.