Covent Garden, Greater London, United Kingdom
The Place is a refurbished office building at 174–177 High Holborn, occupying a prominent position in London’s Covent Garden and Midtown commercial district. The property provides approximately 46,482 sq ft of mixed-use accommodation, comprising office space across the upper floors and retail accommodation at ground-floor level.
Arranged over nine upper floors and a basement, the building offers a range of office suites for businesses seeking a central London address. With full-glass elevations, air conditioning, raised floors and on-site property management, The Place provides a well-equipped working environment within easy reach of several major Underground stations.
The property is situated on High Holborn, midway between Endell Street and Drury Lane, within the Covent Garden submarket and London Midtown business district. This central location places occupiers close to Covent Garden, Holborn, Bloomsbury and the wider West End.
The surrounding area offers an established mix of offices, retail destinations, restaurants, cafés and cultural attractions, providing a convenient setting for businesses and their employees.
Property Name: The Place
Address: 174–177 High Holborn, London WC1V 7AA
Alternative Address: 175 High Holborn, London WC1V 7AA
Property Type: 4-star office building with ground-floor retail accommodation
Location Classification: Central Business District (CBD)
Total Net Internal Area: 46,482 sq ft
Office Accommodation: 39,003 sq ft
Retail Accommodation: 7,479 sq ft
Available Office Space: 5,707 sq ft across five recorded listings
Smallest Advertised Space: 50 sq ft
Maximum Contiguous Space: 2,767 sq ft
Floors: Nine upper floors plus basement, according to the building description; ten floors recorded in the building specifications
Typical Floor Area: 4,648 sq ft
Year Built: 1989
Construction: Reinforced concrete with full-glass elevations
Structural Columns: Yes
Lifts: 2
Slab-to-Slab Height: 9 ft
Tenancy: Multi-let
Land Area: Approximately 0.17 acres
The headline asking rent is withheld. The indicative rental estimate for the office accommodation is £59–£72 per sq ft per annum on an FRI basis.
The recorded availability schedule includes:
Second Floor: Suites ranging from 485–970 sq ft, with one listing showing £237.50 per sq ft and another with rent withheld.
Second Floor: Additional accommodation recorded from 50–2,767 sq ft, with rent withheld.
Fourth Floor: Suites ranging from 50–500 sq ft, with a recorded asking rent of £108 per sq ft.
Fifth Floor: 500 sq ft, with rent withheld.
The individual suite rental figures vary considerably from the wider indicative estimate. Prospective occupiers should confirm the current availability, precise suite sizes, applicable rent and lease terms before proceeding.
The Place was sold as an investment in July 2024 for £20,000,000, equivalent to approximately £430.27 per sq ft based on the recorded total building area.
This represents a historical investment transaction rather than a current asking price.
The building benefits from a range of facilities and features, including:
24-hour access
On-site property management
Air conditioning
Raised floor system
Full-glass elevations
Two passenger lifts
Building signage
Bus route access
Ground-floor retail accommodation
Refurbished office environment
Prominent High Holborn address in the Covent Garden and Midtown commercial district.
Approximately 46,482 sq ft of total mixed-use accommodation.
Five recorded office availability listings, with advertised areas ranging from 50 sq ft.
Maximum recorded contiguous office accommodation of 2,767 sq ft.
Refurbished building with contemporary office facilities and full-glass elevations.
Convenient access to Covent Garden, Holborn and Tottenham Court Road.
Established surrounding retail, dining and business amenities.
The Place is approximately six minutes’ walk from Covent Garden, Tottenham Court Road and Holborn Underground stations, providing access to the Piccadilly, Central and Northern lines. Leicester Square is also within walking distance, while Charing Cross and Farringdon offer wider rail connections.
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.
