Covent Garden, Greater London, United Kingdom
The Connection is a refurbished office building at 198 High Holborn, in the heart of London’s Covent Garden and Midtown commercial district. Offering approximately 23,494 sq ft of office accommodation, the property provides modern workspace across multiple floors, with two available suites totalling 5,885 sq ft.
Originally built in 1963 and renovated in 2014, the building combines a well-established central London location with contemporary facilities, including air conditioning, raised floors, reception services and end-of-trip amenities. Its position close to Holborn and Chancery Lane Underground stations makes it a convenient choice for businesses seeking accessible office accommodation in central London.
The property occupies a prominent position on the south side of High Holborn (A40), just west of its junction with Kingsway (A4200). The main entrance is accessed from High Holborn via Dragon Lane, with a secondary entrance from Stukeley Street.
Located within the Covent Garden submarket and London Midtown business district, the building is close to Holborn, Chancery Lane and the wider West End. The surrounding area offers a strong mix of commercial occupiers, retail destinations, restaurants and professional services.
Property Name: The Connection
Address: 198 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BD
Property Type: 3-star office building
Location Classification: Central Business District (CBD)
Total Net Internal Area: 23,494 sq ft
Available Office Space: 5,885 sq ft
Available Suites: 2
First-Floor Suite: 2,025 sq ft
Third-Floor Suite: 3,860 sq ft
Maximum Contiguous Space: 3,860 sq ft
Floors: 7 recorded in building specifications; building description refers to six office floors
Typical Floor Area: 3,916 sq ft
Year Built: 1963
Renovated: 2014
Construction: Reinforced concrete, with masonry construction also noted in the building description
Structural Columns: Yes
Lifts: 2
Tenancy: Multi-let
Land Area: Approximately 0.47 acres
Parking: Surface, covered, tandem and reserved parking options recorded as available, subject to confirmation of allocation and terms
The property offers two office suites on fully repairing and insuring (FRI) lease terms:
First Floor: 2,025 sq ft at £59.50 per sq ft per annum FRI.
Third Floor: 3,860 sq ft at £40.00 per sq ft per annum FRI.
The quoted rental range is £40.00–£59.50 per sq ft per annum.
The recorded service charge is £13.04 per sq ft per annum. Based on the available areas, the indicative annual costs are:
First Floor: £120,487.50 rent, plus £26,406.00 service charge.
Third Floor: £154,400.00 rent, plus £50,334.40 service charge.
These figures exclude business rates, utilities and other occupational costs.
The Connection was sold as an investment in August 2026 for £10,500,000, representing approximately £446.92 per sq ft based on the recorded building area.
This is a historical investment transaction and does not represent a current asking price.
The building provides a range of facilities designed to support modern office occupation, including:
Air conditioning
Raised floor system
Reception facilities
Bicycle storage
Shower facilities
End-of-trip facilities
Two passenger lifts
Parking options, subject to availability
Convenient access to public transport
Two available office suites totalling 5,885 sq ft.
Flexible accommodation options across the first and third floors.
Competitive rental options from £40.00 per sq ft per annum.
Refurbished building with contemporary office facilities.
End-of-trip amenities, including bicycle storage and showers.
Prominent position on High Holborn, close to Kingsway.
Convenient access to the West End, Midtown and wider central London business districts.
Holborn Underground Station is approximately three minutes’ walk away, providing Central and Piccadilly line services. Chancery Lane is around nine minutes away, while Tottenham Court Road and Covent Garden stations are also within walking distance. Farringdon and Charing Cross provide wider rail connections.
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.
