Residential scheme at former York maltings house sold within weeks of launch

Within weeks of going on sale, almost all of an historic housing scheme in York has been sold.

Five of the six homes at the Grade II-listed Clementhorpe Maltings, a former 10,000 sq ft malting house, with a total value of £1.73m, have already been sold and the first new owner has already moved in.

The former maltings house, which was built in the late 19th century and has lain empty for more than 50 years, was among only a handful left in England and was highly unusual in containing many of the original maltings artefacts in restorable condition.

Former BBC TV journalist, Jim O’ Farrell, acquired the 1,200 sq ft No 3 Clementhorpe Maltings after attending the open day held by developer, Northminster Ltd with Hudson Moody Estate Agents, on January 14th.

Jim O’ Farrell said: “It took me only an hour to make my mind up to buy one of the homes after looking round.

“I immediately loved the communal areas, containing the restored maltings artefacts, the very high specification and the unique and wonderful character of the properties really appealed to me.”

The £2.15m Clementhorpe Maltings scheme was delivered by Northminster Ltd with property and construction consultants, The LHL Group, and Croft Farm Construction.

Alastair Gill, Northminster Ltd development surveyor, said: “Clementhorpe Maltings posed a major challenge to any developer as the building was deteriorating after being empty for so long. It was also a very unusual and complex space and the Grade II listing restricted the scope of alterations.

“However, we were pleased to gain planning from City of York Council as it provided an opportunity for us to show what we can do in challenging circumstances and how our sensitive approach to restoration and attention to detail could create attractive and distinctive properties.

“We enjoyed the challenge of redeveloping a characterful Grade-II listed building and hope similar schemes will be part of our ongoing work.”

Ben Hudson, director at Hudson Moody Estate Agents, which is marketing the scheme, added: “The Clementhorpe Maltings homes have sold so quickly because it is in a fantastic location close to Bishopthorpe Road, one of York’s most sought after areas; has very high specification and tremendous character.

“There is a great deal of interest in the remaining property and we hope to announce a further sale soon.”

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