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A period Building in Lancaster Gate

A Hostel in Prime London with planning permission for residential apartments

The building is currently used as a hostel. A mid-19th century development immediately to the north of Kensington Gardens. The property provides a total gross external area of 41,200 sqft and a net internal area of circa 36,200 sqft over lower ground, ground and 5 upper floors. Proposed development is designed around the grandeur of the original architecture and interior features of the building, such as high ceilings, ornate cornicing and fireplaces. Lancaster Gate is a wide street running east-west with imposing painted stuccoed buildings on both sides. The recently completed Lancasters development faces the building from the south side of Lancaster Gate.


  • A freehold building
  • Within two minutes walk to Kensington Gardens
  • Gross External Area – 42,000 sqft over basement to fifth floors
  • Current use – Hostel
  • Proposed use – Planning consented for 9 Luxury residential units
  • Owner looking for an immediate sale