Key feature
The OWO is the restoration and transformation of the Old War Office — one of London’s most historically charged buildings — into 85 extraordinary private residences managed by Raffles. Developed by the Hinduja Group and Onex Holding, this Grade II*-listed Edwardian Baroque masterpiece on Whitehall now offers residents an unparalleled combination of British heritage, Raffles service and 30,000 sq ft of exclusively resident amenities — at the very epicentre of British power and prestige.
- Unmatched Historical Provenance: The former Old War Office — workplace of Winston Churchill, birthplace of Ian Fleming's inspiration for James Bond — now transformed into London's most historically significant private residential address
- Raffles Service, Around the Clock: 24-hour Raffles concierge, in-residence dining, private chefs, chauffeurs, housekeeping and spa therapists — the full Raffles hotel experience, exclusively for 85 residents
- 30,000 sq ft of Resident-Only Amenities: Pilates, yoga and personal training studios, treatment suite, steam room, sauna, cold plunge pool, 20m swimming pool, 16-seat private cinema and a games room with bar — almost entirely exclusive to residents
- Nine Restaurants, Three Bars On-Site: The adjoining 120-key Raffles Hotel London — the brand's UK debut — brings nine restaurants and three bars within the building, accessible at residents' discretion
- Raffles Diamond Club Membership: Every residence includes exclusive membership to Raffles' global loyalty programme, conferring privileges across the brand's most prestigious properties worldwide
- Whitehall's Most Irreplaceable Setting: Opposite Horse Guards, moments from Downing Street, St James's Park and the Palace of Westminster — a location that exists nowhere else in London residential
Winston Churchill's office. Ian Fleming's inspiration. Now, London's most storied private address. 85 residences within a Grade II*-listed Edwardian Baroque landmark — managed by Raffles, on Whitehall.
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About this property
The OWO represents one of the most ambitious heritage restoration projects ever undertaken in London. The Grade II*-listed Old War Office — an Edwardian Baroque monument on Whitehall completed in 1906 — has been meticulously restored by the Hinduja Group and Onex Holding, preserving soaring ceilings, grand stone corridors and original architectural grandeur while introducing the refined modern interiors and Raffles service standards expected by the world’s most discerning buyers. Each of the 85 residences is utterly unique — shaped by the building’s historic layout — with elegant proportions, bespoke finishes and a formal arrival experience befitting this singular address. Ready to move in.
Local Area
The OWO sits on Whitehall at the heart of Westminster — London’s most historically and politically significant address. Opposite Horse Guards Parade, steps from Downing Street, Trafalgar Square and the Thames Embankment, and a short walk from St James’s Park and Buckingham Palace, residents are placed at the literal centre of British power. The West End’s cultural offer — the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden — is within easy reach, as are the private members’ clubs of St James’s. Westminster, Embankment and Charing Cross stations provide immediate connections across London and beyond.
Additional Information
- Total Residences: 85
- Bedrooms: 1–4 bedrooms
- Price Range: From £4,000,000 (1 bed) to £17,950,000+ (4 bed)
- Tenure: Leasehold
- Status: Ready to move in
- Hotel: Raffles London at The OWO — 120 keys, 9 restaurants, 3 bars (UK’s first Raffles Hotel)
- Developer: Hinduja Group & Onex Holding
- Borough: City of Westminster
- Transport: Westminster, Embankment & Charing Cross — all within walking distance
Investment
The OWO occupies a position in the London market that is genuinely without precedent: a Grade II*-listed landmark on Whitehall, managed by Raffles, with only 85 residences and a historical narrative that no other address in the world can replicate. Heritage buildings of this calibre — where restoration cost, listed status and location combine at this level — are never built again. For private banking clients seeking a London asset that appreciates on the strength of its own identity as much as market dynamics, The OWO is in a category of its own. Investment detail available on request.
