Work starts on grade II-listed York building

Work is underway at grade II-listed hunter House on Goodramgate in York.

S Harrison has roped in construction firm Roberts to carry out an 8-week refurbishment programme.

The upper floors of the building, which is just 120 metres from York Minster, have already been transformed into 14 one and two bedroom apartments by the company.

Once work is complete on the ground floor, it will appeal to a wide range of retailers and leisure operators, with 3,600 sq ft available.

David Clancy from S Harrison, said: “We are making a number of sympathetic alterations to the ground floor of Hunter House in order to create units that are of a shape and size that will appeal to lots of businesses.

“The three existing units will be altered to create two new ones, with an empty room on the first floor being integrated into one of the apartments.

“Current tenant, Savers, will move back into its refurbished premises around the third week of August, and all of the work is due to be completed by September.

“We have been determined to remain true to the building’s heritage and architecture whilst also making sure we can create a viable future for all of the space. The apartments have been very well received, with just two remaining for sale, and the newly upgraded commercial accommodation on the ground floor will complete the successful transformation of this attractive 18th century building.”