Clerkenwell, Greater London, United Kingdom
Acorn House is a seven-storey commercial building at the corner of Gray's Inn Road and Swinton Street, within Clerkenwell's established business district and London's Knowledge Quarter. The property extends to approximately 20,410 sq ft NIA and offers a selection of office and retail accommodation, with a combined 4,528 sq ft currently available.
Built in 1965 and renovated in 2026, the building provides modernised workspace with full air conditioning, reception facilities and lift access. Available accommodation includes office suites of up to 1,938 sq ft, alongside a 975 sq ft retail unit. The property also benefits from natural light, cycle storage and a rear patio garden.
Its proximity to King's Cross and St Pancras makes Acorn House an appealing option for businesses seeking well-connected office or retail premises in central London.
Acorn House occupies a prominent corner position at 314–320 Gray's Inn Road, at the junction with Swinton Street. The property is located within Clerkenwell, close to King's Cross and the wider Knowledge Quarter, an established hub for education, research, technology and professional services.
The surrounding area offers access to King's Cross, Bloomsbury and central London amenities. Its position near major transport connections supports convenient access for employees, clients and visitors.
Property Address: 314–320 Gray's Inn Road, Acorn House, London WC1X 8DP
Property Type: Office and Retail
Building Classification: 3 Star Office
Location Type: Central Business District (CBD)
Total Floor Area: 20,410 sq ft NIA
Available Office Space: 3,553 sq ft
Available Retail Space: 975 sq ft
Total Available Space: 4,528 sq ft
Maximum Contiguous Office Space: 1,938 sq ft
Number of Available Spaces: 3
Floors: 7, including basement
Typical Floor Area: 3,014 sq ft
Construction: Reinforced concrete
Year Built: 1965
Renovation: May 2026
Lifts: 1
Parking: 9 covered spaces
Tenancy: Multi-let
Occupancy: 77.8% leased
Land Area: 0.17 acres (7,423 sq ft)
Plot Ratio: 2.75
Office accommodation is marketed at £29.55 per sq ft per annum, with the service charge and lease service type to be confirmed. The ground-floor retail unit is available at £65,000 per annum, with its lease terms also subject to confirmation.
Available accommodation comprises:
Lower Ground Floor: 1,938 sq ft office at £29.55 per sq ft per annum
Ground Floor: 1,615 sq ft office at £29.55 per sq ft per annum
Ground Floor: 975 sq ft retail unit at £65,000 per annum
The property was previously sold in February 2019 for £16,100,000, representing approximately £788.83 per sq ft, in an investment transaction. This is a historical sale and does not represent a current sale asking price.
Newly constructed and previously unoccupied accommodation, as stated in the leasing highlights
Full air conditioning
Excellent natural light
Reception facilities
Rear patio garden
Cycle storage
Lift access
Kitchen facilities
Security system
Roller shutters
Open-plan office accommodation
Storage space
EPC rating C
King's Cross St Pancras Underground Station is approximately 5 minutes' walk away, with King's Cross mainline station around 8 minutes away. Russell Square Underground Station is approximately 11 minutes on foot, providing further connections across London.
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.
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