Summary - THE MODERN HOUSE, KINGS BENCH STREET SE1 0QX
1 bed 1 bath Office
Rare, character-rich freehold hall — huge flexible space for offices or creative redevelopment.
Extensive 8,953 sq ft former church hall with substantial volume
Double-height halls and large windows deliver impressive natural light
Unit 1 occupied by The Modern House — fitted offices and facilities
Unit 2 large open hall, ideal for studios, offices, or redevelopment
Unlisted building outside conservation area — flexible alteration potential
Tenure unknown — buyer to verify ownership and legal position
Area has above-average crime and local deprivation — consider insurance
Requires refurbishment and ongoing maintenance given building scale and age
This substantial former church hall offers 8,953 sq ft of flexible commercial space with strong visual character. High, double-height halls, exposed brick and large windows create impressive, light-filled interiors suited to offices, studios or creative workspace. Unit 1 is already fitted for modern office use and is currently let to The Modern House, delivering immediate occupation to one part of the building.
The building is unlisted and lies outside a conservation area, giving rare freedom to adapt or redevelop in central SE1. Unit 2 is a large open hall with ancillary rooms, ready for conversion or reconfiguration to suit a single occupier, multiple tenancies or alternative commercial uses. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal support digital and creative businesses.
Buyers should note material considerations: the property sits in an area with above-average crime and wider area deprivation, which may affect tenant mix and insurance costs. Tenure is unknown and will require confirmation. The size and historic nature of the building mean refurbishment and ongoing maintenance will be significant if conversion is pursued.
For investors or owner-occupiers seeking a character-rich, highly adaptable city-centre asset, this freehold former hall presents a compelling blank canvas. Its scale and alteration freedom make it well suited to creative workspace, co-working, studios, or a bespoke office redevelopment, provided buyers budget for refurbishment and consider local area factors.
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