Bloomsbury, Greater London, United Kingdom
25–35 Southampton Row, also known as Sicilian House, is a prominent mixed-use commercial building in Bloomsbury, London WC1B 5HL. The property provides approximately 51,840 sq ft of accommodation across office, retail and residential uses, with refurbished Grade A office space available to let.
Following a major renovation completed in June 2026, the building offers modern office accommodation across five available floors, with individual suites ranging from 3,565 sq ft to 4,973 sq ft. Its corner position at the junction of Southampton Row and Vernon Place, together with its proximity to Holborn Underground Station, makes it a well-connected option for businesses seeking office space in London's Midtown market.
Situated on the western side of Southampton Row at its junction with Vernon Place, Sicilian House occupies a prominent position in Bloomsbury, within London's Midtown commercial district. The property benefits from a central location between Holborn, Russell Square and the wider West End, with convenient access to local business, retail and hospitality amenities.
Property Name: 25–35 Southampton Row - Sicilian House
Property Address: 25 Southampton Row, London WC1B 5HL
Property Type: 4-star office building
Location Classification: Central Business District (CBD)
Submarket: Bloomsbury
Total Net Internal Area: 51,840 sq ft
Available Office Space: 22,811 sq ft
Available Suites: 3,565–4,973 sq ft
Maximum Contiguous Space: 4,973 sq ft
Number of Available Suites: 5
Floors: 6 in the building record; office accommodation is described across the first to fifth floors in the available suite schedule
Typical Floor Area: 6,263 sq ft
Year Built: 1906
Renovation: June 2026
Previous Partial Renovation: October 2021–October 2022
Construction: Masonry
Lifts: Yes
Tenancy: Multi-let
Land Area: 0.31 acres (13,504 sq ft)
Plot Ratio: 3.84
The wider building comprises approximately 33,696 sq ft of office accommodation, 11,840 sq ft of retail space and 6,160 sq ft of build-to-rent accommodation. The property also incorporates retail units along Southampton Row and Sicilian Avenue.
Office accommodation is available on fully repairing and insuring (FRI) lease terms, with asking rents varying by floor and suite.
Asking Office Rent: £79.50–£85.00 per sq ft per annum (FRI)
Service Charge: £16.46–£16.52 per sq ft
Available Office Suites:
First Floor: 4,532 sq ft at £79.50 per sq ft
Second Floor: 4,811 sq ft at £79.50 per sq ft
Third Floor: 4,930 sq ft at £85.00 per sq ft
Fourth Floor: 4,973 sq ft at £85.00 per sq ft
Fifth Floor: 3,565 sq ft at £79.50 per sq ft
The property formed part of an investment portfolio transaction completed in March 2020.
Recorded Portfolio Sale Price: £236,479,987
Portfolio Price per Sq Ft: £813
Transaction Type: Investment
Portfolio Size: 26 properties
Recorded Yield: 3.48%
The recorded sale price relates to the wider 26-property portfolio and should not be interpreted as the individual sale price of Sicilian House.
Sicilian House benefits from a range of building amenities and features designed to support modern business occupiers, including:
24-hour building access
Air conditioning
Abundant natural light
Recessed lighting
Conferencing facilities
Security system
Lift access
Refurbished office accommodation
Grade A office space across linked buildings
End-of-trip facilities
Approximately 49,000 sq ft of Grade A office accommodation across two linked buildings on Sicilian Avenue.
Five office suites available, providing flexibility for businesses seeking space from 3,565 sq ft to 4,973 sq ft.
Major renovation completed in June 2026, enhancing the building's appeal to modern office occupiers.
Prominent corner position at Southampton Row and Vernon Place.
Extensive end-of-trip facilities to support contemporary workplace requirements.
Excellent access to Holborn Underground Station and the wider London transport network.
Holborn Underground Station is approximately a 3-minute walk away, providing access to the Central and Piccadilly lines. Russell Square and Chancery Lane stations are also within walking distance, while Farringdon Station offers additional National Rail and Elizabeth line connections.
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.
