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 in Residence 3.11.
Raffles London The hotel and residential entrance are separated by a grand internal courtyard, meaning residents feel secluded from the foot traffic of the hotel and are able to experience a sense of private arrival to their home. The residences have private security, a private check-in desk, and 30,000 square feet of amenities, in addition to the Raffles London amenities that residents are privy to. These private residential amenities include a 5,000-square-foot wellness center with a state-of-the-art gym and private training studios, landscaped courtyard garden, private dining room, many resident-only lounges, a plush movie theater, and games room.
Despite its grandeur, from the moment you walk into the residential building, you’re struck by its intimate nature—as if you’ve walked into a palatial private estate. MORE FOR YOU $36 Trillion ‘By The End Of 2024’—Elon Musk Backs Serious U.S.
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Taran Wilkhu Spearheaded by Hinduja Group and Onex Holdings, both the hotel and residences at Raffles London deeply respect the building’s intricate architectural and design history, retaining many original Edwardian-style features, from grand staircases and windows to beautiful tiled floors. Even the layout remains largely unchanged, though it functions differently than what it once did. function loadConnatixScript(document) { if (!window.
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“That’s because they had scouts running urgent messages throughout the building on bicycles, and they needed enough room to pass each other. Every corridor has mosaic tiles that are original. As part of the restoration, they were tidied and put back into place.
The grading along the side is made in the mills factory which made grenades for the war, so it has a grenade pattern.” The grand entry staircase at Raffles London hotel. Raffles London Jenny Naylor, who oversees marketing for The OWO Residences at Raffles and Raffles London, explains that the developers, designers, engineers, and everyone involved with the restoration worked very closely with Historic England, an advisor on the historic environment of London’s many notable structures and buildings, to transform the entire building and respect its deep legacy.
It’s these details and thoughtful attention to history that bring both the hotel and residences to life. Renowned interiors firm 1508 London is responsible for the residential amenities, including the movie theater, resident lounges, and wellness areas. The firm paid thoughtful attention to the building’s original design.
Each of the 85 residences, which range in size from studios to six-bedroom penthouses, are each one of a kind and designed with bespoke furnishings and styling. In fact, nearly every residence was designed by a different designer and every single layout is unique, so no two residences look the same. Similar to a rare artwork or trophy property, each home is a one-of-one collector’s piece.
Residence 3.11 has three bedrooms. Raffles London Recently listed for $24.
3 million, Residence 3.11 is a 3,329-square-foot home with three bedrooms, plus a study. HBA Residential, known for their design work in Singapore and London, fused classical and modern elements with deep hues of blue, dark red, and marigold to add pops of bold color to the elegant spaces.
Sumptuous tapestries, bespoke crystal chandeliers, a bar, hand-painted wallpaper, a Smallbone kitchen, and striking marble accents will surely seduce even the most discerning buyer. “Buyers like the turnkey aspect, and the convenience,” Naylor tells Forbes . “Most of them are multiple homeowners, and there are many residents buying from Canada and the U.
S., like from Texas, New York, Florida, and L.A.
They love the fact they’re buying into a piece of British history, its proximity to many of London’s main attractions, and the enhanced security of the building.” Residence 3.11.
was designed by HBA Residential, an interiors firm known for their luxury projects ...
[+] in London and Singapore. Raffles London More than half of the residences have sold, yet there are a select few still for sale. There’s the two-bedroom Residence 5.
10, which was designed by Accouter Group and spans 1,425 square feet. Listed for $11.5 million, the residence has a pastel color palette with soft textures, airy light fixtures and fabrics, floating shelves, and oversized windows that usher in plenty of natural light.
“Our goal when designing our schemes has always been to maximize the beauty and the elegance of the building,” says Sasha Dudley-Ryder, an interior designer at Accouter Group. “By creating bold, yet exquisitely simple bespoke furniture pieces, alongside carefully curated antiquities we have aimed to create a wonderful harmony between the past and the present throughout both apartments.” This also rings true for the hotel, which has 120 rooms, nine on-site restaurants, an indoor pool, and luxe amenities.
Some of the suites can fetch up to £25,000 pounds and up per night. The hotel is brimming with history. For instance, directly above the opulent entry staircase is a stone balcony, where Churchill would give his speeches every morning.
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