The OWO Residences By Raffles, Apartment 4.07, Whitehall, London SW1A

Property Summary

Apartment 4.07 is a distinguished fourth-floor lateral residence of 2,383 square feet within The OWO, the meticulously restored Grade II*-listed former Old War Office on Whitehall. This is the largest two-bedroom apartment in the building and one of only two of its type, set within the turret of the building with elevated city views and glimpses towards the River Thames. The accommodation includes a private lift lobby, an arched hallway, a generous kitchen, a grand living room with double doors allowing flexible open or closed configuration, a bespoke study or library with custom joinery, a principal bedroom with botanical detailing inspired by St James’s Park, and a refined second bedroom. Interiors have been designed by London-based studio Lucarna, drawing on Baroque and Art Deco influences to complement the original architecture. Residents benefit from 30,000 square feet of private amenity space including a 16-seat cinema, games room, gym, pilates and yoga studios, treatment suite, steam room, sauna, cold plunge pool, access to a 20-metre swimming pool, private landscaped garden, club lounge, private dining room, and 24-hour Raffles concierge and security. Secure parking with number plate recognition is also provided. The OWO occupies a position of singular prestige on Whitehall, opposite Horse Guards and moments from St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, and the Houses of Parliament.

Key Features

• Largest two-bedroom apartment in The OWO at 2,383 sq ft
• One of only two apartments of this type within the building
• Fourth-floor turret position with elevated city views and Thames glimpses
• Private lift access into a dedicated entrance lobby
• Characterful arched hallway with clear separation of entertaining and private spaces
• Grand living room and kitchen connected by double doors for flexible configuration
• Bespoke study or library with custom joinery, integrated desk and seating area
• Interiors by Lucarna studio with Baroque and Art Deco-inspired design
• Principal bedroom with botanical detailing inspired by St James’s Park
• Grade II*-listed Edwardian Baroque building restored by the Hinduja Group and Onex Holding
• 30,000 sq ft of private resident amenities including 16-seat cinema, gym, and treatment suite
• Access to 20-metre swimming pool and vitality pool
• Private landscaped garden, club lounge, and private dining room
• 24-hour Raffles concierge and security with secure parking
• Chain free, leasehold

Design Comment

Apartment 4.07 presents an unusually compelling proposition for a discerning buyer seeking a residence where the architectural narrative has already been established to an exceptional standard. The interiors by Lucarna have been conceived with considerable sensitivity to the Grade II*-listed Edwardian Baroque context, employing Baroque and Art Deco references that feel both historically informed and thoroughly contemporary. The turret position lends a distinctive geometry to the principal rooms, while the arched hallway and generous proportions throughout create an immediate sense of gravitas and occasion.

From a design perspective, the clear delineation between entertaining and private zones — articulated by the double doors between kitchen and living room — offers significant scope for a buyer to further personalise the spatial experience. The bespoke study with its integrated joinery demonstrates how considered millwork can introduce functional sophistication without compromising the character of a heritage interior. A buyer working with an established interior design practice could elevate the material palette, introduce bespoke lighting schemes, and refine the soft furnishing layers to create something truly singular within this already exceptional envelope.

The amenity offering at The OWO — from the private cinema and games room to the treatment suite, gym, and swimming pool — means that the residence functions as part of a broader living ecosystem underpinned by Raffles’ standard of service. For a client accustomed to the highest levels of discretion and comfort, this is a property where the fundamentals are already assured, and the opportunity lies in the refinement of personal expression within an incomparable London setting.

Development Consultations

To assist potential buyers of this property to understand their full design and development options, Janine Stone & Co. is able to provide complimentary design concept and development consultations. It can be arranged for these consultations to take place at the property or in our London studio. Janine Stone & Co. will provide guidance on architecture, refurbishment and planning considerations, in addition to helping interested parties to develop their early design ideas into floor plans with estimated project costs and timelines for realisation.

Should a successful acquisition take place, we would be happy to take these initial concepts through to a full concept and subsequent planning, design and build phases.