Commercial Property of the Week

An exceptional Georgian Townhouse in the very centre of the West End, ideally suited to a wide range of office, other commercial and educational uses, or as a private members’ club. Built by Britain’s most prominent architect, Robert Adam, between 1769 and 1771, Chandos House has been the home of English and European nobility including Dukes, Earls and Counts. In the nineteenth century the building housed the Austrian Embassy where the resident Ambassador, Prince Esterhazy, hosted lavish parties.

Chandos House forms part of the Howard de Walden Estate who oversaw a comprehensive scheme of renovation and modernisation in 2005 on behalf of the current Head Lessee. Many of the original fireplaces remain and decorations are to the original Adam scheme of colours.

The 2005 scheme created six spacious rooms at ground and first floor levels used for events, meetings, receptions and guest breakfasts. The remaining upper floors, together with the majority of the lower ground floor, form a boutique member’s hotel of seventeen luxurious, well-presented bedrooms. A beautifully arranged terrace adds the finishing touch to one of London’s finest period Townhouses.

The Head Lease allows the use of the building on any of the following bases: Professional and business offices Professional, cultural, charitable and learned institutions, associations and trade federations including conference facilities and overnight accommodation for members and their guests A high class members’ clubThe Estate will actively consider variations to the lease for uses that makea positive contribution to the area. For owner occupiers proposinga predominantly office or other commercial use it should be noted that the bedrooms include ‘bathroom pods’ that facilitate ready conversion.

Chandos House is situated in the heart of the West End of London.Whilst only a few minutes’ walk from Oxford Circus and Marylebone Village,Queen Anne Street forms a quiet, tranquil location.Currently listed at £11 million.

For further details or to an arrange an inspection, please contact Cluttons: www.cluttons.com