Holborn, Greater London, United Kingdom
Brownlow House is a prominent mixed-use commercial property occupying a corner position at the junction of High Holborn and Brownlow Street in central London. The building provides approximately 16,740 sq ft of accommodation across five floors, combining retail premises at basement and ground-floor level with office accommodation above.
Following a refurbishment completed in 2018, the property offers a range of available office and retail spaces suited to businesses seeking a well-connected address in the Holborn commercial district. Approximately 8,869 sq ft is currently marketed, including office suites and a substantial ground-floor retail unit. The building's prominent corner position and proximity to major Underground stations add to its commercial appeal.
Situated in the heart of Holborn, within London's Midtown business district, Brownlow House benefits from a prominent position on High Holborn, close to Chancery Lane. The surrounding area is an established commercial destination, with a strong concentration of professional services, legal practices, retail businesses, restaurants and cafés.
Its central location provides convenient access to the City, the West End and other key London business districts, making the property suitable for occupiers seeking accessible office or retail accommodation.
Property Name: Brownlow House
Property Address: 50–51 High Holborn, 8 Brownlow Street, London WC1V 6ER
Property Type: Mixed-use office and retail
Building Classification: 3 Star Office
Location Type: Central Business District (CBD)
Total Net Internal Area: 16,740 sq ft
Total Available Space: 8,869 sq ft
Available Office Space: 5,004 sq ft
Available Retail Space: 3,865 sq ft
Available Accommodation: 1,434–3,865 sq ft
Maximum Contiguous Office Space: 3,865 sq ft
Number of Available Suites: 4
Floors: 5
Typical Floor Area: 1,713 sq ft
Year Built: 1908
Renovated: March 2018
Construction: Masonry
Lifts: 1
Slab-to-Slab Height: 9 ft
Tenancy: Multi-let
Land Area: 0.15 acres
The building comprises retail accommodation across the basement and ground floors, with office space on the upper levels.
Office accommodation is available at an asking rent of £59.50 per sq ft, with a service charge of £10.97 per sq ft. The service type is listed as to be determined.
Available office suites include:
First Floor: 1,815 sq ft
Third Floor: 1,755 sq ft
Fourth Floor: 1,434 sq ft
The ground-floor retail unit extends to approximately 3,865 sq ft and is available at £120,000 per annum.
The property was previously sold in December 2015 for £8,150,359, as part of a nine-property investment portfolio. The recorded transaction reflected an approximate capital value of £486.88 per sq ft and a reported yield of 4.00%. This is historical sale information and does not represent a current asking price.
Air conditioning
Raised access floor system
Bicycle storage
Shower facilities
Demised WC facilities
Recently refurbished accommodation
Prominent corner position
Ground-floor retail frontage
Office accommodation across multiple upper floors
Brownlow House is approximately three minutes' walk from Chancery Lane Underground Station and six minutes from Holborn Underground Station, providing access to the Central and Piccadilly lines. Farringdon and City Thameslink stations are also within convenient reach.
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.
