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InformationA truly unique Grade II listed freehold property. The building is a flat-fronted, three bay,terraced town house extending to approximately 2,700 sq ft and in excellent order throughout. Arranged over five storeys the property would provide a five/six bedroomresidence with abundant living areas; double reception room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, en-suite bathroom, and dressing rooms and multiple integrated storage. The house has been refurbished to an exacting standard and features include quality solid wood flooring, architrave and skirting, exposed brickwork, cabling for IT and media points and feature glass partitions and back-lit panels which nod to the property's historical provenance. This is echoed by original elm wood panelling in the entrance hall, the shaped trusses of the entrance doorway and ornamental wood fanlight, with intersecting arched bars, which are listed as special architectural features. Former residents of note include the 1st Barron Riddell; noted Solicitor, public servant and newspaper proprietor (a former editor of the News of the World). More recently, the building was home to the Foundation of Lord Beaverbrook, also a renowned Press Baron, and the Minister of Aircraft Production and Supply in Winston Churchill's government. At present the property is in use as a commercial premises, however the building would convert very easily to residential use (subject to the usual consents). Old Queen Street is an extremely central, and sought after,location. Within the Birdcage Walk Conservation Area, the property provides easy access to St James Park, Parliament Square and Whitehall. St James's Park and Westminster underground stations are nearby, making the property ideally placed for transportation across central London. Additionally the recent, and future, improvements to Victoria have added to the shopping and leisure amenities of the locality; Cardinal Place and the landmark House of Fraser department store both are within short walking distance. 
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