Transformation of city landmark nears completion
All the commercial space at the revitalised Stonebow House, in York city centre, has now been let.
New tenants Roxy Ball Room and mydentist are set to join the Co-op supermarket in the New Year.
Wetherby-based Oakgate Group has regenerated the 1960s building, which also includes repurposing the long-term vacant office space into luxury apartments, which are all sold and fully occupied.
The £17m redevelopment scheme has seen the original Stonebow House stripped back to its core and remodelled to include 13 apartments, four duplex penthouses and 31,500 sq ft of retail and leisure space.
mydentist will occupy the unit which was previously the Supersonic Gym and Roxy Ball Room will bring its leisure offer to the middle of the three commercial units on the ground floor of the building. This will be Roxy Leisure’s 20th site under the Roxy Ball Room brand.
Richard France, managing director of Oakgate Group, said: “The transformation of Stonebow House, is now nearing completion with the occupation of the final two commercial units, bringing more vibrancy and life into the immediate area.
“The revitalised building is providing a new community for residents with retail, leisure and healthcare enabling it to continue to play an important part in Yorks varied and historic heritage.”
mydentist is the UK’s largest dental care provider and has 550 practices across the UK. It will offer a full range of services and treatments, helping with York’s shortage of dental capacity.
Roxy Leisure’s CEO, Matthew Jones, said: “We are really happy to be working with Oakgate on this project. The building provides the perfect space and location for our 20th site opening in early 2024.”
Stonebow House was built in 1964, following York’s slum clearance programme, and was originally designed by Wells, Hickman and Partners.
The designs for the rejuvenation of the building were drawn up by DLA Architecture.
