Property experts say they are expecting high-demand for space in a modern four-storey office building in York city centre which has secured its first tenant within weeks of a major refurbishment being completed.
Colonia House, on Toft Green, has benefitted from significant investment by its owners, and is currently on the market offering office spaces across its two remaining floors.
York-based Ardent Financial Planning have agreed to become the first tenants of the newly revamped property, which sits close to the Hudson Quarter residential and commercial development.
Just a five-minute walk from York station, it is also close to the Hampton by Hilton Hotel and The Grand Hotel, as well as Micklegate, with its eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and coffee shops.
Sitting within the famous City Walls, Colonia House takes its name from the Roman colonia that once occupied this part of York, where retired legionary soldiers and merchants first built a thriving civilian town nearly two thousand years ago.
Situated in Toft Green, the very heart of that historic settlement, the building’s name reflects both the area’s deep heritage and its enduring role as a place of enterprise and activity.
It is being jointly marketed by specialist commercial property consultants Garness Jones and Colenso Property.
George Schofield, Associate Director at Garness Jones said: “Offering high-quality, contemporary office space in one of York’s most connected and characterful locations, Colonia House blends modern business standards with the enduring heritage and prestige of its historic surroundings”.
“It is rare for such a significant amount of office space within York city centre to come onto the market, and offers opportunities for both businesses looking to move into York for the first time, or for those looking to upgrade their space.
“This is high-quality, modern office accommodation with its own parking spaces, right in the heart of York city centre, so we are taking a great opportunity for businesses looking to base themselves in a fantastic location for staff and visitors alike.
“There is a range of open plan and private office accommodation throughout the building, so currently we have the ability to divide the space in the remaining two floors to be able to accommodate businesses of varying sizes.
“Credit must go to the landlord who has reinvested heavily in this property to bring it back into use, and to ensure it has been refurbished in a way to ensure it can house a number of businesses, with toilet and kitchen facilities on each individual floor, with full lift access.
“We expect there to be significant demand. It really needs to be seen to fully appreciate what this location can offer to a business.”
James Ratcliffe, Partner and Head of Commercial Agency at Colenso Property handled the letting to Ardent and said “Colonia House provides some of the highest-quality and most accessible office space within the city walls.
“The refurbishment undertaken by the landlord has left no stone unturned and most impressively the property is just a stone’s throw from York train station, meaning you can be in London within an hour and 45 minutes.
“We only have the ground and first floor remaining within the building which is yet to be fully marketed post refurbishment and hence I do not expect they will be around for long.”
