Work underway to convert historic Herald Buildings in Harrogate into shops and apartments

Originally built in the 1850s, they were the headquarters of the Harrogate Advertiser for much of the last century until the newspaper company moved out in 1990.

Most recently, the building operated as a bar for nearly 30 years before closing in 2021.

Rushbond acquired the development in 2021 and work is now underway to transform the buildings into four ground floor retail units and five apartments including a penthouse, designed by SPX Architects.

The apartments, which will benefit from views of the town’s famous Montpellier Hill, will be marketed under Rushbond’s new housebuilding arm – Fallowdale Homes – and are expected to be ready to move into from spring 2025.

Richard Gough, from Rushbond, said: “The renovations will create a sustainable, long-term use for these significant buildings, offering future generations of people the opportunity to live and work in this locally designated heritage asset.

"We hope that by breathing new life into this historic building, the much-loved Montpellier neighbourhood in Harrogate will be further enhanced with new retail spaces to be enjoyed by a growing community of residents.”