Member Article

York’s first £1 million penthouse snapped up

Three of the four luxury apartments that make up York’s most exclusive riverside development, the Bonding Warehouse, have been sold, before they have been completed.

They include the city’s first £1 million penthouse, which was sold in June and is now occupied by its new owners.

Two further apartments in the development have been sold subject to contract, leaving just one of the four exclusive apartments still on the market.

The exclusive apartment was snapped up by a local York family for a cool million pounds.

The remaining duplex apartment, which has a price tag of £895,000, overlooks Clifford’s Tower and occupies the upper two floors of the listed Victorian former customs warehouse building on the banks of the River Ouse, next to Skeldergate Bridge.

Standard features in the new 2,000 sq ft three-bedroom duplex include a super-efficient ‘green’ air source heat pump system and LED lighting, hardwood floors with underfloor heating, zoned music system and IT, TV and telecoms systems hardwired throughout.

Steve Davis of Grantside said: “The Bonding Warehouse is an iconic landmark building in one of the UK’s most popular tourist cities. Its position, within the city walls and opposite Clifford’s Tower, is a complete one-off, and we were determined to create four really special homes that made the most of the amazing location.

“The fact that only one apartment remains on the market is a testament to the exclusivity of this development, and also to the special affection that people hold for historic buildings.”

He added: “We saw ourselves as custodians of a York landmark, and we’re really proud that we have been able to give the building a new lease of life. The mix of residential living space with quality offices will also enable more employment in the heart of the city,” added Mr Davis.

Grantside has also created 11,700 sq ft of new office units on the ground and first floors of the Bonding Warehouse and has relocated its own offices to occupy 2,500 sq ft of the new space.

The development’s state of the art flood defences include a pedestrian footbridge to the building and waterproof membranes that ensure the building is protected and residents have reliable access from even the most severe flooding of the River Ouse.

Enquiries with regards to the remaining property can be made to Toby Cockcroft at Croft Residential on 01904 238 222 or via the agent’s website at www.croftresidential.co.uk

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Clare Burnett .