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24
Jan
A long-term investor in Ripon's retail and leisure sector has talked to the Stray Ferret about its latest acquisition.
The former Scope charity shop at 11 Fishergate is the latest addition to Sterne Properties Limited's portfolio.
The majority of Sterne Properties' investments, which also include the former Spa Baths and the old Curzon cinema, have focused on rejuvenating and re-purposing redundant and semi-derelict buildings in the firm's home city.
Director Robert Sterne has similar plans for the old Scope shop. He said:
Bar and restaurant operators are showing an interest in the two-storey former Scope charity shop premises.
Mr Sterne's company has invested in Ripon for 30 years.
It focuses on regenerating properties in the city for retail and leisure purposes while at the same time developing upper floor residential units on the same sites.
He said:
Main picture: Robert Sterne at Spa Baths, one of the many Ripon properties in his company's diverse portfolio.
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