Clifton, York
In the 1890s, Joseph Rowntree, chocolatier, businessman and philanthropist, built a factory in his home town. Now, 130 years later, it is the Cocoa Works, converted into apartments with its industrial heritage in mind. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom homes have dual-aspect, floor-to-ceiling Crittall-style windows in an open-plan living-dining-kitchen area. There’s a selection of colour palettes to choose from but the kitchen in the show apartment is smoky grey and there is a green velvet sofa and burnt orange chairs. From £300,000. Linley & Simpson via Rightmove, 01904 200 099
