Previously used as an Embassy, this particularly attractive late Victorian property, close to the Houses of Parliament, is in need of refurbishment and has recently been granted planning permission for change of use to residential. The property is very well-proportioned and would make an imposing office, or a desirable townhouse in the heart of Westminster. Summary: • A freehold building currently with Sui Generis (Embassy) use. • Previously used as the Slovenian Embassy • A handsome red brick Period building, built 1899-1900 & Grade II Listed. • Arranged over 5 floors. • Benefitting from 2 entrances, one on Little College Street and one on Cowley Street (see attached photos). • The Abingdon Street Car Park is circa 300 metres away. Planning: Planning Permission was granted on 05.10.15 for 'Use of the building as a single family dwellinghouse (C3).' Planning Application Reference 15/07442/full As a single family dwelling, the property would provide a townhouse with a kitchen, 4 reception rooms & 4 bedrooms. Please refer to the architects' plans, vat Election – Solicitor’s Note: “vat: The Property is opted for vat and this will be charged to the purchaser as the standard rate. However, in the event that the Purchaser intends to use the Property as a private dwelling, then subject to it complying with the provisions contained in hmrc’s vat notice 742A, para 3.4, the purchase price will not attract vat. It is also possible in certain circumstances that the Seller may be able apply to hmrc to revoke the option to tax and not charge vat but this would be subject to discussion with individual purchasers. Stamp Duty Land Tax will be payable on the purchase price inclusive of vat (if any).” Location: Situated in the Abbey Precinct, adjacent to the Abbey Gardens and close to Westminster School, Little College Street is at the heart of Royal and Political Westminster. Little College Street is an attractive fusion of Queen Anne and Neo-Georgian architecture, with number 9 dating from 1722 and the adjoining terrace comprising numbers 10-12, built sympathetically in keeping in 1899-1900 by F. Adams Smith. Nearest Tube Stations: • Westminster 0.4m • St James's Park 0.4m