Bloomsbury, Greater London, United Kingdom
16–20 Red Lion Street is a modernised office building in the Bloomsbury area of London’s Midtown business district. Extending to approximately 36,824 sq ft of net internal area, the property provides office accommodation across multiple floors, with up to 8,499 sq ft identified in the availability schedule.
Originally constructed in 1998 and refurbished in 2019, the building features steel-frame construction, three passenger lifts and a BREEAM Excellent rating. Its range of office facilities, including air conditioning, raised floors, conferencing facilities and on-site reception, supports businesses seeking flexible workspace in a well-connected central London location.
The property is situated on the eastern side of Red Lion Street, close to the junction of Eagle Street and Sandland Street, within the Bloomsbury submarket. It benefits from its position between Holborn and the wider Midtown business district, with convenient access to the City and West End.
The surrounding area offers an established commercial environment, with nearby professional services, retail facilities and transport connections.
Property Address: 16–20 Red Lion Street, London WC1R 4PJ
Property Type: Office
Location: Bloomsbury, London Midtown
Total Net Internal Area: 36,824 sq ft
Available Office Space: Up to 8,499 sq ft, subject to confirmation
Maximum Contiguous Space: 8,499 sq ft
Smallest Advertised Space: 64 sq ft
Floors: Eight recorded in the building data; the building description refers to seven floors above basement level
Typical Floor Area: Approximately 4,603 sq ft
Year Built: 1998
Renovated: 2019
Construction: Steel frame
Lifts: Three
Tenancy: Multi-let
Building Classification: Four-star office
Land Area: Approximately 0.14 acres
Plot Ratio: 5.88
Parking: Five surface spaces recorded
Environmental Rating: BREEAM Excellent
Energy Performance Rating: E
The rental figure is currently withheld. The indicative market rental estimate is £66–£81 per sq ft on an FRI basis, with individual terms subject to negotiation.
The availability schedule identifies the following office accommodation:
Basement: 394 sq ft
Ground Floor: 150–330 sq ft
First Floor: 64–3,478 sq ft
Second Floor: 90–4,297 sq ft
The available spaces offer options for businesses seeking smaller office suites or larger contiguous accommodation. Final availability, configuration and rental terms should be confirmed.
The property was previously sold as an investment in February 2015 for £18.93 million, equivalent to approximately £514.07 per sq ft. The reported investment yield at the time was 5.05%. This is a historical transaction and does not represent a current asking price.
Air conditioning
Three passenger lifts
Raised floor system
BREEAM Excellent environmental rating
Reception facilities
Conferencing facility
Property manager on site
24-hour access
Controlled access and security system
Natural light and accent lighting
Open-plan office accommodation
Plug-and-play workspace
Kitchen facilities
Common-part WC facilities
Secure storage and additional storage space
Wi-Fi
Five surface parking spaces recorded
Up to 8,499 sq ft of office accommodation identified in the letting schedule.
Flexible floor-level options, from smaller suites to larger office spaces.
Refurbished in 2019.
BREEAM Excellent environmental rating.
Three lifts serving the building.
On-site reception, property management and conferencing facilities.
Convenient central London position close to Holborn and Chancery Lane.
Availability note: Although the letting schedule identifies 8,499 sq ft across four floor levels, the occupancy information records the building as 100% leased with zero vacant space. Existing tenant records also account for substantial occupation. Current availability should therefore be verified before marketing the space as vacant.
Chancery Lane Underground Station is approximately a six-minute walk away, while Holborn is around six minutes on foot, providing Central and Piccadilly line services. Russell Square is approximately eleven minutes away, and Farringdon offers further Underground and National Rail connections.
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.
