Westminster, Greater London, United Kingdom
Malvern House is a prominent mixed-use commercial property located on Shaftesbury Avenue in Piccadilly, central London. Arranged over six floors, the building provides retail accommodation across the basement and ground floors, with office space occupying the upper levels. Its position in one of London's most established entertainment and retail districts offers businesses access to substantial pedestrian activity, a wide range of amenities and excellent public transport connections.
With approximately 114 feet of frontage along Shaftesbury Avenue, the property offers a notable retail presence in a high-profile West End location. The available retail units range from 258 sq ft to 1,443 sq ft, making the premises potentially suitable for retailers seeking a compact shopfront in central London.
Situated within the Piccadilly area of Westminster, Malvern House benefits from its position close to Piccadilly Circus and the surrounding West End retail and entertainment district. Shaftesbury Avenue is known for its theatres, restaurants, shops and proximity to major commercial destinations, including Leicester Square, Soho and Regent Street.
The property is well placed for businesses seeking a central London address with strong public transport links and access to a broad customer base. Its location also provides convenient connections to the wider City of Westminster and other key business districts across London.
Property Name: Malvern House
Address: 1–17 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7EA
Property Type: Shopfront Retail / Office
Location Classification: Central Business District (CBD)
Building Rating: 3 Star
Total Net Internal Area: 16,972 sq ft
Available Retail Space: 1,443 sq ft
Smallest Available Unit: 258 sq ft
Maximum Contiguous Space: 1,443 sq ft
Number of Available Spaces: 4
Building Floors: 6
Typical Floor Area: 2,548 sq ft
Year Built: 1885
Renovation: January 1977
Construction: Masonry
Tenancy: Multi-let
Office Accommodation: 9,342 sq ft
Retail Accommodation: 7,630 sq ft
Shaftesbury Avenue Frontage: Approximately 114 feet
Site Area: 0.18 acres
Land Area: 7,841 sq ft
Plot Ratio: 2.16
Lifts: None recorded
Owner: Land Securities Group Plc (Landsec)
The building is configured with retail premises at basement and ground-floor levels and office accommodation across the first to fourth floors. The available retail accommodation comprises four ground-floor units measuring 323 sq ft, 431 sq ft, 258 sq ft and 431 sq ft respectively.
The landlord's asking rent is withheld.provides an estimated retail rental range of £19–£23 per sq ft per annum, which should be treated as an indicative market benchmark rather than a confirmed asking rent.
Based on this estimate, the potential annual rental figures are:
258 sq ft unit: £4,902–£5,934 per annum
323 sq ft unit: £6,137–£7,429 per annum
431 sq ft unit: £8,189–£9,913 per annum, per unit
Total available retail space of 1,443 sq ft: £27,417–£33,189 per annum
These figures are illustrative estimates only. The actual rent, lease terms and any applicable service charges should be confirmed with the letting agent.
Air conditioning
Security system
Wheelchair accessibility
Retail shopfront accommodation
Signage opportunities
Bus routes nearby
Underground connections
Commuter rail access
Prominent West End address: Located on Shaftesbury Avenue in the established Piccadilly commercial and entertainment district.
Substantial retail frontage: Approximately 114 feet of frontage provides a strong street presence for customer-facing businesses.
Flexible unit sizes: Four available ground-floor retail units range from 258 sq ft to 431 sq ft individually, with a maximum contiguous area of 1,443 sq ft.
Mixed-use commercial building: The combination of retail and office accommodation places the property within an active commercial environment.
Established ownership: The building is owned by Landsec, a major UK commercial property investment and development company.
Central London accessibility: Proximity to Piccadilly Circus Underground Station supports access for staff, customers and visitors.
Piccadilly Circus Underground Station is immediately nearby, providing access to the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines. Leicester Square and Green Park stations are approximately 0.4 miles away, while Charing Cross railway station is around 0.5 miles away. The A4 also provides road access to the surrounding central London area.
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.
