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Our History and Heritage

The OpenArch team has come a long way since our inception in 1964. From humble beginnings, we have rapidly grown to become a leading residential, student and commercial lettings specialist focusing on Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas. Join us as we look back on what made us the area’s premier residential, student and commercial property experts.

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First property acquired on Priory Road, Cambridge
1964
First property acquired on Priory Road, Cambridge
Priory Road, Cambridge
Office expansion into new premises, The Grange, Swavesey
2003
Office expansion into new premises, The Grange, Swavesey
The Grange, Swavesey
Acquisition of The Forum, Cambridge - 109 bed student block
2009
Acquisition of The Forum, Cambridge - 109 bed student block
The Forum, Cambridge
Acquisition of Spring Court, Ipswich - 88 bed student block
2012
Acquisition of Spring Court, Ipswich - 88 bed student block
Spring Court, Ipswich
Purpose built construction of Riverside Court, Biggleswade - 16 residential flats
2013
Purpose built construction of Riverside Court, Biggleswade - 16 residential flats
Riverside Court, Biggleswade
The Group celebrates 50 years and second generation leadership team established for the company
2014
The Group celebrates 50 years and second generation leadership team established for the company
First professional HMO property
2018
First professional HMO property
Acquisition of Essex House - 15 residential flats and 3 retail units
2021
Acquisition of Essex House - 15 residential flats and 3 retail units
Essex House, Regent Street, Cambridge
Acquisition of Milton Road library - 7 residential flats and community library
2021
Acquisition of Milton Road library - 7 residential flats and community library
Milton Road, Cambridge
Celebrating 60 years in business
2024
Celebrating 60 years in business

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