5 bed town house for sale

Great Ormond Street, London WC1N

The Property

This impressive freehold residence extends to approximately 5,000 sq. Ft. (including vaults) and is arranged over five thoughtfully configured floors. The house has been renovated, retaining elegant period features including tall sash windows, original wall panelling, feature fireplaces and a striking staircase, while incorporating high-quality contemporary finishes and modern systems throughout.

The ground and first floors provide generous living and entertaining space with excellent proportions, abundant natural light and a seamless flow between rooms. A bespoke, fully fitted kitchen forms the heart of the home and opens directly onto a landscaped south-facing rear garden, designed with tiered decking and a contemporary living wall, creating a rare and tranquil setting for dining and entertaining in central London. One of the principal reception rooms is further enhanced by a dedicated bar and wine store, ideal for hosting. The second floor is entirely devoted to the principal suite, featuring a spacious dressing room and an expansive en-suite bathroom finished to a luxurious standard, while the third floor offers two further double bedrooms, one of which benefits from its own kitchenette, providing flexibility for guests, extended family or staff accommodation. The lower ground floor adds further versatility with a gym, shower and steam room, together with substantial original vault storage - a valuable and practical feature within a prime period property.

Location and Transport

Great Ormond Street sits in the heart of Bloomsbury, an area long associated with London’s intellectual, medical and cultural heritage. The street is known for its handsome period architecture and its proximity to world-class institutions, including the internationally renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital.

The property is also approximately an eight-minute walk from the Brunswick Centre, a vibrant local destination offering a range of restaurants, cafés, and everyday amenities, alongside a large Waitrose supermarket and the Curzon Bloomsbury cinema.

Cultural landmarks such as the British Museum are nearby, while the West End’s theatres, Covent Garden’s retail and dining scene, and the legal and financial hubs of Holborn and the City are all easily accessible. Excellent transport links are available via Holborn (Central & Piccadilly lines), Russell Square (Piccadilly line) and Chancery Lane (Central line), providing swift access across London, Heathrow Airport and key business districts