The City of York has a dynamic economy with a strong retail core and is well placed to benefit from inward investment over the coming years. Major occupiers include Nestle, Network Rail, Aviva, Shepherd Building Group, Northern Rail and Hiscox Insurance.

It is one of the UK’s major tourist destinations, ranked second only to London, boasting attractions including York Minster, The Jorvik Museum, and the National Railway Museum.

The property is situated in central York occupying a prime trading location fronting the busy Museum Street and Blake Street and within close walking distance of The Minster, Coney Street, and Stonegate.

Nearby occupiers include York Explore Library, Museum Gardens, Yorkshire Museum, York Art Gallery, and York Theatre Royal.

Designed by Rawlins Gould in a distinct Italianate style and finished in 1860, 1A Museum Street was originally the offices for the York Poor Law Board of Guardians.

The building has a 2-storey 11-bay front, with curved corner bay. Constructed of orange brick with light stone facings and a slate roof.

The property provides the following approximate gross internal floor areas:

Ground Floor – 2,525 sq ft
First Floor – 2,750 sq ft
Second Floor – 500 sq ft
Total – 5,775 sq ft

The property is a Grade II listed building and situated in a conservation area.