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Bathurst House

Bathurst House
Orange-brown-brick building
The building in 2021
Map
Interactive map of the Bathurst House area
General information
Location86 Micklegate, York, England
Coordinates53°57′26″N 1°05′21″W / 53.957124°N 1.08904°W / 53.957124; -1.08904
Completed
c.1727
Renovatedc. 1822 (raised)
Late 19th century (altered and extended at rear)
ClientCharles and Frances Bathurst
Technical details
Floor count3
Design and construction
Designations
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official name
Bathurst House and railings attached at front
Designated14 June 1954
Reference no.1257284

Bathurst House is a historic building in the city of York, England. Grade II* listed and standing at 86 Micklegate, part of the building dates to around 1727;[1] it was raised to three storeys around 1822.[2] The iron railings at the front of the property are part of the listing.[2]

The property was built for Charles and Frances Bathurst.[1] Upon Frances' death, she was buried in the church of St Martin-cum-Gregory across the street. Her tombstone stated she was "a person of excellent accomplishments both of body and mind, and adorned the several stations of life she went through".[1]

From 1872 to 1879 it was used as offices for a District Goods Manager of the North Eastern Railway Company. Then it became the business premises of Grays, a musical instrument dealer.[3]

It became a hotel between 1911 and 1921, then York YWCA. The University of York owned it in the 1960s, before it became the home of Barron and Barron, chartered accountants,[1] having sold for £1 million in 2017.[4]

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 "Bathurst House, 86 Micklegate". historyofyork.org.uk. History of York. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
  2. 1 2 Historic England. "Bathurst House and railings attached at front (Grade II*) (1257284)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  3. "Pianofortes, Harmoniums, American Organs, The Finest, Handsomest, and Cheapest in York at Gray's, 85, Micklegate Hill". York Herald. England. 28 July 1881. Retrieved 15 November 2025 via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. Burnett, Clare (12 July 2017). "Grade II-listed landmark sold for £1m". thebusinessdesk.com. The Business Desk. Retrieved 29 August 2026.