‘Significant’ milestone reached at chocolate factory development

The Chocolate Works residential development in York, built on the former Terry’s Chocolate Factory, has reached a major milestone in its construction phase.

A topping out ceremony has taken place to mark the completion of the apartment scheme, Carousel House.

Located close to York racecourse and Bishopthorpe Road, The Chocolate Works is home to a collection of one and two bedroom apartments and penthouse suites, as well as a range of one to four bedroom properties.

The development was designed by architect, Richards Partington Architects, London; the team behind the Derwenthorpe development in York.

Historian, Mike Grimes, was on hand to attend the topping out ceremony. Grimes has a lifelong association with the Terry’s Factory, beginning with fond childhood memories of working on a weekend alongside his father, who was Head Chef at Terry’s Restaurant in St Helens Square.

Sharon Hyde, sales manager at The Chocolate Works, said: “The topping out ceremony represents a significant moment for our pioneering The Chocolate Works development.

“A lot of hard work has gone into the construction of the project, so we’re delighted to have finished the last phase of the construction process on Carousel House, which is already 50% sold.”