A handsome former home and office block in York is to be reborn following a £2 million investment.
Holgate House at 128 Holgate Road has been bought by property developer Neil Cook.
He aims to transform the 6,000 sq ft office building into eight top-end self-catering apartments.
Planning has been approved to convert the offices into residential lettings – with permission granted for basement leisure facilities that will include a sauna and steam room.
The project is scheduled for completion by Easter 2023 and will form part of Neil’s luxury property portfolio, Chateau Anna. It currently comprises three luxury holiday lets in York, each designed with a touch of French style – The Bishy, The Courtyard and Victoria Bar.
Holgate House
Having secured more than £2m funding for the project, Neil plans to spend about half of that on redeveloping the building.
Neil said: “The property will be sympathetically restored, preserving the traditional period features whilst injecting a modern feel with the interior design.
“It will be a great addition to York’s hospitality scene, whilst honouring the heritage of the building and the beautiful setting of York.”
Henry’s house
Holgate House, set in 0.7 acres, was built in the 1850s.
According to the 1891 and 1901 census it was home to Henry Tennant who was general manager for the North Eastern Railway (NER) from 1870 to 1891.
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The building remained a private house until 1933 when the York Educational Settlement – a Quaker adult education institution – took over and remained until 1976. More recently it has been offices.
As part of the transformation of the building, Holgate House will be renamed Railway House as a nod to its heritage.
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Railway House will include two three-bed apartments, three two-bed apartments and three one-bed apartments. Each will have their own living area. Opulent kitchens and bathrooms will come from The Main Company and Bert & May respectively.
Prices will range from £250 to £1,000 per night, and guests will have the option to enjoy private dining in their own apartment or, even a private cocktail making workshop. For corporate clients, apartments can be hired for meetings or entertaining.
Box Architects in Leeds and Helston Street Interiors are leading the redevelopment.