199-204 High Holborn has been purchased by Ennismore Capital from the Ediston Opportunity Partnership, a joint venture between Europa Fund III and Ediston Properties.
The property, located close to High Holborn Underground Station, comprises 61,638 sq. feet of office and retail accommodation and The Partnership improved the capital value of the property by successfully obtaining planning consent for a 138 bedroom hotel and purchasing the freehold interest.
Owners of the Hoxton Hotel
Ennismore Capital is a London-based boutique investment firm which recently acquired The Hoxton Hotel in Shoreditch (London). It is understood that the group is looking to grow The Hoxton Hotel brand and develop further hotel sites in London, New York and across Europe.
James Fortescue at Europa Capital said:
“We are very pleased with the success of the Fund’s investment in High Holborn. With our partner, Ediston Properties, we have created an exciting hotel opportunity in the heart of Midtown. We look forward to investing in similarly well located asset management opportunities in the future.”