Plans have been unveiled for the former home of one of York’s most famous families.
Members of the confectionery dynasty once lived at Curzon Lodge on Tadcaster Road.
Now its current owners are looking to upgrade part of the historic estate.
Curzon Lodge was formerly home to Noel Goddard Terry, who oversaw the building of the Terry’s chocolate factory, his wife Kathleen and their children. Once known as The Beeches, the property was also home to future generations of the Terry family.
It is next door to Goddards, a Grade I listed arts and crafts home, which was built for the couple in 1927. Goddards is now owned and run by the National Trust.
The family who now own Curzon Lodge want to turn the Coach House into a family home. It was previously used as a guest house.
While Curzon Lodge is Grade II listed, this listing doesn’t appear to cover the Coach House.
According to planning documents, it is now ‘dilapidated’ and “and does not celebrate the character of the building successfully”.
Plans to upgrade the building include the “demolition of front projection”. Architects Arkle Boyce would then oversee the fitting new doors and windows. Inside the accommodation will be converted from separate units into a two-bedroom annexe.
Noel Terry was grandson of the company founder. Sir Joseph Terry, and joined the family firm in 1911.
Noel modernised sales techniques and office administration in Terry’s. The impressive Terry’s Chocolate Factory on Bishopthorpe Road, designed by J E Wade, was completed under his leadership in 1926.
You can read about the plans here.
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