Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The exterior of Raffles London. John Athimaritis There are luxury residences, and then there are The OWO Residences at Raffles London . Not only is this Raffles ’ first-ever European property, but the 100-plus-year-old Singaporean hotel and resort company opened in one of London ’s most iconic buildings: the Grade II-listed Old War Offices.
Known as the OWO, the landmarked building in Whitehall was built for the British Army in 1906 and served as Winston Churchill’s office during World War II. Some of the world’s most important military leaders and political figures made arguably the most important World War II decisions within these walls. Residence 3.
11 is listed for $24.3 million. Raffles London The Baroque-style building was completed in 1906 and designed by acclaimed British architect William Young.
It was built on the former site of the Palace of Whitehall, once home to English monarchs including King Henry VIII, and the building also inspired Ian Fleming’s James Bond series and was featured in several Bond films. It’s also said that MI5 and MI6 were founded in the basement of the OWO. Raffles is no stranger to introducing branded residences to its hotels, but it’s safe to say The OWO Residences at Raffles London exceeds the lot.
Groundbreaking for both Raffles and the Whitehall neighborhood in London, the residences also showcase the pinnacle of London’s super-prime real estate offerings. The kitchen .