Premier Upholstery - also known locally as the Upholstery Centre - wanted a larger premises to meet the needs of its domestic and contract customer base, located mostly within a 15 mile radius of Peterborough.

They have let 31 Alfric Square, off Maxwell Road, which is 1,428sq ft.

Peter Beckerton, co-director at the firm, said: "We had been looking for a larger unit for about 12 months before securing 31 Alfric Square for use as our main showroom premises and office base.

"As a local independent business who has been trading for so many years and, in having such an established and loyal customer base - in trade circles, in particular - our property requirements were quite exacting when it came to size and location.

"We are currently stocking our new showroom and are looking forward to opening for business soon."

The Peterborough office of Eddisons incorporating Barker Storey Matthews acted as sole agent in letting 31 Alfric Square.