AN ELEGANT limestone building in Liverpool city centre has reopened its doors this week after a £2m makeover. Built in 1926, Yorkshire House – originally the headquarters of the Yorkshire Building Society – had been unoccupied for some years until it was acquired in spring 2006 by a development partnership comprising Arrowcroft, Faircroft and Ethel Austin Properties. Keen to give the landmark building in Chapel Street a new lease of life, the partnership totally refurbished the property and has now created 25, 000sq ft of quality office space. The work – started in mid June 2006 – has included an extensive and sensitive renovation to the interior to create contemporary office accommodation throughout and the premises have been complemented by a new penthouse suite that offers superb views over the city and Liverpool’s famous waterfront. Spanning seven floors, Yorkshire House provides high specification office suites with floor areas available from 1, 585sq ft to 3, 332sq ft. Other features include new sub basement parking for 14 cars; new passenger lifts from the sub basement parking to the seventh floor, comfort cooling throughout and fully automated WC suites. The premises are also fully DA compliant. Chris Connor, director of the property’s sole letting agents Mason Owen said: “This is a fabulous building in a superb location – right in the heart of Liverpool’s commercial district.” For further details call Mason Owen on 0151 242 3000 An impressive building on Liverpool’s Dale Street is for sale freehold with offers invited over £5m.
