Sidmouth Street

Conversion of a Former Natwest Bank into a Mixed-used HMO/Offices Building

The background

We worked on the transformation of a Grade II listed Georgian terrace house in central London, carefully balancing heritage considerations with modern living needs.

Project Details

Location: London
Value: £2,000,000 +
Rental: £12000 pcm
Use: Residential
Units: 6
Strategy: HMOs
Residents: Professionals

The Numbers
Refurbishment Costs: £600,000
Annual Rental Income: £132,000 pa

The brief

The property was reconfigured into two distinct parts: a self-contained one-bedroom apartment on the lower ground floor, designed for two people, and an HMO across the upper floors, providing six bedrooms, two en-suites (including one with a sauna), additional shared bathrooms, and a large open-plan kitchen, living, and dining space. The building also benefits from access to a roof terrace.

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The challenge

One of the most significant challenges of the project was working with the original Georgian doors. As listed features, they required sensitive upgrading to meet fire safety and acoustic standards without compromising their historic detail. This involved specialist craftsmanship and close collaboration with conservation officers to achieve a solution that honoured the building’s heritage while providing modern compliance.

Project Timeline

Apr 2018

Found Property

Sept 2018

Exchanged

Apr 2019

Refurb Starts

Sept 2019

Refurb Complete

Oct 2019

Tenants Move in

Project Scope

→ Design Appraisal
→ Existing Drawings
→ Concept Drawings
→ Full Planning Permission Application
→ Building Regulation Drawings & Application
→ Construction Project Management
→ Interior Design
→ Furniture Selection
→ HMO Licencing
→ 3D Virtual Tour