Great Russell Street, London, WC1B

An exceptional 5-bedroom Georgian townhouse opposite the British Museum.

Description

An exceptional Grade II listed Georgian townhouse, originally designed by John Nash in 1777 and forming part of one of his earliest London terraces.

Arranged over five floors, the house offers beautifully balanced family and entertaining accommodation, combining elegant period proportions with a considered contemporary specification. Four generous reception rooms are arranged across the lower ground, ground and first floors, each distinguished by high ceilings, fine original detailing and excellent natural light. The lower ground floor opens directly onto a private terrace, creating a natural extension of the entertaining space.

At the heart of the house is a substantial Poggenpohl kitchen and breakfast room, fitted with a central island and integrated appliances. The principal suite occupies the second floor and comprises a generous bedroom, bespoke Minimo dressing room and luxurious en suite bathroom. There are four further double bedrooms, two with en suite bathrooms, together with a further family bathroom, guest cloakroom and utility room.

The house has been comprehensively appointed with air conditioning, Lutron lighting, Crestron integrated entertainment and bespoke joinery, providing a discreetly modern complement to the building’s Georgian character.

A rare freehold house of considerable architectural importance, positioned in the heart of Bloomsbury with views towards the British Museum.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This property is being marketed for sale on behalf of Joint Administrators and therefore no warranties, representations or guarantees are given in respect of the information in this brochure or any matter relating to the property, including VAT. Any information is provided without liability or reliance placed on it, the Administrators are acting as agents for the Company without personal liability.

Location

Great Russell Street occupies a distinguished position in the heart of Bloomsbury, moments from the cultural and academic institutions for which the area is renowned. The house is directly opposite the British Museum, with its landscaped gardens and world-class collections, while nearby Bloomsbury Square and Russell Square provide attractive green open spaces.

The immediate area offers an exceptional choice of restaurants, cafés and independent shops, with Lamb’s Conduit Street, Soho, Covent Garden and Fitzrovia all within easy reach. The West End’s theatres, galleries and private members’ clubs are also close by, alongside the academic institutions of the University of London.

Tottenham Court Road station is approximately 0.3 miles away, providing Central, Northern and Elizabeth line services; Holborn station is approximately 0.4 miles away for the Central and Piccadilly lines; and Russell Square station is approximately 0.5 miles away for Piccadilly line services. Farringdon station is also within reach, offering Elizabeth line, Thameslink, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan line connections.

All distances are approximate, distances have been sourced from Google Maps.

Square Footage: 3,693 sq ft