The Drying House has listed status and counts 18th-century beams taken from the warships of the Royal Navy among its unique features.
Andrew Clark purchased the property, which is located in Kirkstall Road, three years ago and has since spent in excess of £400,000 carrying out a comprehensive process of renovation.
The two-storey structure is now set to be used as offices, with Merison Retail UK Ltd already having signed a decade-long lease for the upper floor, and Clark told the local press that renovating it was something he had felt passionate about.
He went on to add that the house, overlooking the River Aire, used to serve as a leather goods drying house, before concluding:
“It was a hive of industry and part of Leeds’ rich history. It would have been a travesty had the building been demolished as was once planned.”
Those companies that move into the 8,000 square feet of space available within the building will be able to rely on local firms supplying business card printing in Leeds.
Eamon Fox, from the property consultants Knight Frank, stated that Clark had done an excellent renovation job, ensuring that the offices created were of the highest quality.