‘Landmark’ North Yorkshire building set for six-figure transformation

A project has begun to restore and refurbish a ‘landmark’ building in the North Yorkshire town of Beverley.

Minster House, which forms part of Beverley’s Flemingate centre, is set to be transformed into an office building in a project worth over £550k.

Developer Wykeland Group has appointed Hull-based contractor Stubbs Brothers to deliver 10,000 sq ft of refurbished office accommodation over three floors at the site.

The building, which dates back to the mid 19th century, is scheduled for completion in February 2020.

Wykeland Group asset manager John Gouldthorp explained: “This project will respect the heritage of Minster House and its location within a conservation area, while ensuring it meets today’s expectations from companies and employees for high-quality working environments.

“It will create fully-compliant, modern office accommodation in a prime location at the Flemingate centre and just a short stroll from the heart of Beverley town centre.

“Beverley is growing in popularity as an office location, reflecting the vibrancy of the town and the many advantages it offers, but quality accommodation in a central location is in very short supply. For all these reasons we expect there to be strong demand for the newly remodelled and renovated offices in Minster House.”

Joint agents for Minster House are Scotts Property and PPH Commercial. Tim Powell, partner at Scotts Property, commented: “Following the successful letting of Armstrong House to a number of high-profile Beverley businesses, Minster House’s refurbishment will reinforce the attractiveness of this area as a business location.

“The extent and quality of the refurbishment being undertaken will provide companies with an attractive, modern, open plan office environment within this landmark building fronting Flemingate, with the added benefit of on-site car parking within the multi-story car park to the rear.”

Ben Cooper, divisional director for PPH Commercial, added: “This project is an excellent example of blending the old and the new to bring fresh life to a building with an interesting history linked to Beverley’s industrial past.

“The sympathetic remodelling and refurbishment of Minster House will create a very rare opportunity for companies to remain in Beverley or relocate to the town and operate from modern offices within a building with character and heritage appeal.”