Cleveland House, London
Cleveland House
33 King Street, St. James’s
London, SW1Y6RJ
Year Built: 1674 (HI Renovation 2000)
Seven-story building
69,000 rentable square feet (6,782 sq m)
Cleveland House is one of the premier office buildings in St. James’s and Mayfair, providing personal service 24 hours a day. It is the home of private and investment banks, fund managers, private equity firms and public companies. The property is situated in the heart of the West End, on St James’s Square and King Street. The Entrance for Rolex UK is at 19 St James’s Square, the main reception is at 33 King Street.
The building is constructed over a basement, ground and six upper floors. Floor plates range from 770 – 970 sq m / 8,280 – 10,450 sq ft, and there is car and cycle parking. Cleveland House features a striking multi-storey water feature designed by noted British sculptor William Pye, stone carving by artist Robin Connelly, and pieces from the internationally acclaimed The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection in reception.
Transport is convenient. Green Park and Piccadilly Underground Stations are both within 5 minutes walk. Charing Cross and Victoria Mainline Stations are in close proximity.
Some of the world’s most distinguished businesses are located in the area. There is a range of top restaurants and renowned hotels. Exclusive shopping can be found in Jermyn Street and Bond Street. St James’s Park and Green Park are close by, as are the London residences of the Royal Family.
Cleveland House History
Henry Jermyn sold the site of Number 19 St. James’s Square in 1674 to a builder, Robert Frith, who constructed a magnificent house for the first Earl of Essex, another loyal supporter of the Crown during the Civil War. However, Essex was imprisoned in the Tower of London for involvement in a plot to assassinate King Charles II, and the house’s subsequent owners included a Member of Parliament, the Duke of Norfolk, and the Venetian Ambassador.
In 1720 it was purchased by the Duke of Cleveland, an illegitimate son of Charles II by Barbara Villiers, one of the king’s most notorious mistresses. It remained in the family for nearly two centuries and the Cleveland name became established.
The house was sold and demolished in 1899, and replaced by a series of unattractive public and private buildings. These in turn were replaced in 1966 by a “contemporary” office building, considered by many to be less attractive than its predecessor.
At the turn of the millennium the comprehensive redevelopment of the site was completed by Harwood International. Today’s Cleveland House is a modern yet timeless design that blends ingeniously with its surroundings; proudly reflecting its history and combining elegance and quality with modern facilities and services.
Contact Information
Executive Vice President, Director Europe
Cleveland House
33 King Street, St. James’s
London SW1Y6RJ
cselsby@harwoodinc.com
Phone: +44 (0) 207-839-7209