Elite Traveler Spring 2024

EXPLORE PROPERTY

THE OWO RESIDENCES BY RAFFLES London, England WhenRa ffl es opened its fi rst UK property in London’s OldWarO ffi ce in September last year, it was described as the city’s most exciting hotel development in decades. The building itself dates to the early 20th century but, up until 2016, it had only ever been used by government and military o ffi cials, with some of Britain’s most signi fi cant fi gures, including former prime minister Winston Churchill, takingo ffi ce here. While most of us will only get to experience the jaw-droppingly restored property as a guest — be it at the hotel or one of the nine (nine!) restaurants — a lucky few will get to call a slice of it home. The latest of a total of 85 units is Residence 4.04 — a three-bedroom duplex that sits on the property’s fourth and fi fth fl oors, covering a total of 2,490 sq ft. Designed by London-based studio RJP Design, the apartment has been carefully brought to life with a focus on celebrating the building’s Edwardian origins while still catering to contemporary living needs. As well as the three en-suite bedrooms, the apartment features a welcoming lounge/dining room, a compact outdoor terrace and a fully fi tted kitchen. As is typically the case with branded residences such as this, the extra amenities are top drawer. Owners enjoy a host of resident-only facilities including lounges, gym and fi tness studios, a private dining room, a treatment suite, 16-seat cinema, game room and secure parking. £15.5m ($19.83m). Contact Charlie Walsh, head of sales, charlie.walsh@wds-london.com, +44 207 139 5012, theowo.london

Photos Billy Bolton, Nicolas Mathéus