A BUS operator and a coffee shop chain are the latest businesses to have agreed tenancy contracts within a new city centre office offering, following its six-figured refurbishment.

Property Alliance Group has secured the two further lettings at 20 George Hudson Street, pictured, after investing £1 million in upgrading the Grade II listed building, which was previously used by City of York Council.

First York has signed a 10-year lease, taking 3,298sq ft on the first floor.

The bus operator, which is part of the First Group, is joined by York-based sandwich and coffee chain Croque Monsieur, which has taken the final 1,455sq ft unit on the ground floor, leaving just one 2,800 sq ft office suite available on the first floor.

Rob Peill, of Property Alliance Group said: “With York suffering from a lack of high quality office space, 20 George Hudson Street has appealed to a wide range of organisations, resulting in a strong and steady flow of new occupiers.

“Businesses have been attracted by the building’s central location and interior, which offers a working environment that’s full of character and sets it apart from other city centre offices.”

Lawrence Hannah and CBRE are joint agents for the scheme.

Miles Lawrence, director at Lawrence Hannah said: “This property offers office tenants an impressive space with a variety of period features in a modern environment.

“The arrival of Croque Monsieur, conveniently located on the ground floor, is a further benefit for both tenants and the surrounding business community.”

Property Alliance’s refurbishment of the 23,091 sq ft building has seen all of the building’s original, period features restored, including the solid wood parquet floors, exposed beams and glazed brickwork. Alliance has also recently refurbished the full facade of windows.

Office accommodation is spread over the first, second and third floors and is home to tenants, including software company My Knowledge Map and engineering consultancy Halcrow.