Soho SquareSoho, London, W1D 3QF

A rare opportunity to acquire a Grade II* Listed freehold building overlooking the iconic Soho Square.

The building dates back to 1677, but was extensively rebuilt in 1768 as an upmarket townhouse.

Since it has been home to numerous aristocrats including Sir Comport Fytche, the 2nd Baronet of Eltham, George Mackenzie, the 3rd Earl of Cromarty and in the latter part of the eighteenth Century, the Neapolitan envoy to London. Today, the building is Grade II* listed and is set out as offices and production studios with ancillary areas. It currently provides 6,236 Sq Ft of internal space arranged over lower ground, ground and three upper floors. The property is accessed via an attractive ground floor reception area and is serviced with air-conditioning and a lift to all floors.

13 Soho Square is a Grade II* listed building located within the Soho Conservation Area and the Core Central Activities Zone. The property comprises of lower ground, ground and first to third floor levels. The building is currently occupied as office accommodation, therefore will attract SDLT at 5% of the purchase price.

The consented scheme comprises detailed plans for the conversion of the building into a superb five-bedroom townhouse with a truly prestigious and unique address. The building will benefit from a new roof terrace, an enlarged roof lantern and a range of characterful original features.

Proposed accommodation includes: reception room, family room, dining room, living room, kitchen, five en-suite bedrooms, dressing room, entertainment room, study, rear roof terrace off principal suite, storage and plant/utility room and replacement of the existing elevator serving all floors up to the new roof terrace.

In 2021 Planning permission was granted by Westminster City Council for change of use to a single family dwelling (Use Class C3), with alterations to all floor levels including integration of a large floor roof terrace and replacement roof lantern. Internal alterations are proposed throughout the building including to the main staircase and incorporating environmental improvements.

Application is filed under reference number 20/06844/FULL. Listed building consent was simultaneously granted under reference number 20/06845/LBC.

Initial works have already begun at the property to implement the 2021 planning permission for residential use and these works may lawfully continue.

The illustrated CGI's give a very clear insight in to the proposed scheme by architecture, design and construction specialists BCS, who have fully costed the development program and are ready to begin the build for an incoming purchaser. They can also of course adapt the design to one's specific taste. BCS Builders - www.bcsbuilders.co.uk

Office buildings in Westminster with planning consent for conversion to residential use are becoming increasingly rare, given Westminster City Council's proposals to amend policy in 2015 to resist the loss of office floor space to residential uses. A further benefit to having consent from commercial to residential allows for VAT to be charged at 5% for all building materials and construction costs*.


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