Positioned in the heart of Covent Garden, 20 Buckingham Street is an exceptional Grade II listed townhouse offering an impressive blend of period grandeur and contemporary living. Arranged over multiple floors, this distinguished freehold property extends to substantial accommodation and presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the area’s landmark residential buildings.
Rich in chara
Positioned in the heart of Covent Garden, 20 Buckingham Street is an exceptional Grade II listed townhouse offering an impressive blend of period grandeur and contemporary living. Arranged over multiple floors, this distinguished freehold property extends to substantial accommodation and presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the area’s landmark residential buildings.
Rich in character and architectural heritage, the house retains a wealth of original features, including elegant proportions, high ceilings and period detailing, whilst providing flexible living space ideally suited to modern family life and entertaining.
The accommodation comprises eight bedrooms, alongside a series of impressive reception rooms, a generous kitchen and dining space, and extensive ancillary accommodation. The versatile layout offers the potential for a variety of uses, whether as a magnificent family residence, London pied-à-terre or diplomatic-style home, subject to any necessary consents.
Buckingham Street enjoys a prime position between the Strand and Victoria Embankment, at the heart of one of Central London’s most vibrant and historic neighbourhoods.
The restaurants, bars and boutiques of Covent Garden are within approximately 650 metres, whilst the internationally renowned theatres of the West End can be reached within 500 metres. The River Thames and Victoria Embankment Gardens are just 250 metres away, providing a welcome balance of green space and riverside walks in the centre of the capital.
The property is exceptionally well connected, with Charing Cross Station approximately 350 metres away, providing National Rail services and Northern and Bakerloo Underground lines. Embankment Station is approximately 450 metres away, offering access to the Bakerloo, Circle, District and Northern lines, whilst Covent Garden Underground Station (Piccadilly line) is approximately 650 metres away. Further transport links are available from Leicester Square Station (approximately 800 metres) and Temple Station (approximately 850 metres).
The surrounding area is home to some of London’s finest dining destinations, including The Savoy Grill (approximately 300 metres), Rules, London’s oldest restaurant (approximately 550 metres), and Clos Maggiore (approximately 650 metres), often regarded as one of the capital’s most romantic restaurants. Residents are also within easy reach of the luxury hotels, private members’ clubs and cultural landmarks that define the Covent Garden and Strand districts.
Please note. All distances are approximate. Source: Copilot.