Key Details

Overview

21 St James's Square building in St James's, London SW1.

Prior to separating the properties in 2024, the two buildings at 20-21 St. James's Square comprised two interconnected buildings: a historic 1774 section designed by architect Robert Adam, and a 1930s extension with a 1990s addition (originally designed in the 1930s by Mewes & Davies, who also designed The Ritz). The Robert Adam-designed building is a Grade I listed structure, the highest level of landmark protection afforded.

61,381 sq ft (5,702.5m2) of Grade A offices arranged over lower ground, ground and six upper floors.

The 6th floor benefits from a private 763 sq ft roof terrace, and the ground floor from a private courtyard.

Amenities include six underground car parking spaces, 82 secure cycle spaces accessed separately from Cleveland Place, 136 lockers, drying room and shower facilities.

History

21 St James's Square is sold to Pontegadea by Allsop on behalf of Columbia Threadneedle for £187,500,000. Income £7,308,024 per annum.

2020 November - According to Savills, 21 St James’s Square has been launched for sale at £182m, reflecting a net initial yield of 3.76% based on the average passing rent of £118 per sq ft that is secured for over 10 years.

2019 - Allsop is selling the freehold of 21 St James's Square.

1989 - Comprehensively redeveloped in 1989, the premises provide an impressive headquarters office building offering predominantly modern, open-plan accommodation. Amenities include full air conditioning, fully accessible floors, metal-tiled suspended ceilings, 5 passenger lifts and 14 car parking spaces. The new building benefits from fully accessible raised floors, and the Adam Building provides period accommodation with outstanding floor-to-ceiling heights and ornate finishes.

Architect Robert Adam. No. 21 was rebuilt in 1936 and joined to No 20 St James's Square when owned by the Distillers Company.

References:
1. pembrokere.com