25 Baker Street

Derwent London has shared an update regarding the 25 Baker Street office development for November 2024. The project is progressing as planned, with further details expected in the coming months. This development is part of Derwent London's ongoing efforts to enhance the area with modern office spaces. More information will be available as the project advances towards completion.

The commercial component of 25 Baker Street is now 56% pre-let or sold, not including any pre-completion expansion options. This high level of occupancy highlights the strong demand for commercial space in this prime London location.

25 Baker Street, occupying an entire island site, is set to provide approximately 205,000 sq ft on the west side of this bustling and renowned thoroughfare. As part of the development, the Landlord is also creating a new shopping and leisure area, extending through to Gloucester Place.

An update has been provided for the office-led 298,000 sq ft 25 Baker Street scheme in Marylebone, with completion expected in the first half of 2025.

Exciting news emerges from Marylebone as we unveil updates on the 25 Baker Street office development.

A significant milestone has been achieved with 150,000 sq ft of the building being pre-let to esteemed tenants. Investment bank Moelis & Company and global investment manager PIMCO are among the notable entities securing space within this prestigious development.

Stay tuned for further updates as progress continues on this landmark project in the heart of Marylebone, London W1.

Derwent London's latest sales update for 25 Baker Street and 100 George Street reveals that both developments are on course to be completed in the first half of 2025.

Significantly, the projects continue to maintain a substantial level of pre-let and pre-sold spaces, showcasing ongoing market interest and demonstrating progress towards the targeted completion date.

A groundbreaking initiative, the Baker Street venture led by Derwent London and The Portman Estate, is poised to transform the heart of London's West End. This significant urban project encompasses an entire city block, stretching along Baker Street and Gloucester Place. It aims to enhance connectivity, invigorate the area's street presence, and introduce captivating public spaces while integrating various functions within this central hub.

The development boasts a myriad of components, including a 200,000 sq ft office structure, 42 residential apartments, and prime retail spaces covering 20,000 sq ft. With a focus on sustainability, the Net Zero Office building endeavors to achieve remarkable energy efficiency. Embracing innovative design elements like natural ventilation and leveraging cutting-edge technologies, the project aims for top industry certifications such as BREEAM excellent rating and Well 'Enabled'.

Aiming for completion by 2025, this ambitious endeavor seeks to amalgamate the essence of Georgian terraces and mansion blocks into a contemporary design that appeals to the next generation of office occupants. Its promise of abundant amenities, roof gardens, and enhanced public spaces aims to redefine the landscape of London's West End.

Construction at 25 Baker Street is progressing on time and on budget, reports Derwent London in its latest Interim Results 2023.

The private residential building at 100 George Street has topped out and the super-structure of 25 Baker Street has reached level 7.

Both pre-lets at 25 Baker Street were signed substantially ahead of ERV and the commercial element is now 76% pre-let or pre-sold to an American investment management firm PIMCO – 106,100 sq ft at £103 psf on a 15-year lease (no break) in H1 to global investment bank Moelis & Company – 49,200 sq ft at £100 psf on a 15-year lease (break at year 10) on lower floors in H2.

Since the start of the year, a fixed price contract has been signed with Make One for the 30 Gloucester Place element and the agreement for the private residential component is being finalised. The mid-stage 5 embodied carbon estimate is c.600 kgCO2e/m2.

The completion date for the project is 2025.

This office-led multi-use scheme comprises 218,000 sq ft of offices, 28,000 sq ft of retail and 52,000 sq ft of residential at 100 George Street. The Courtyard retail and Gloucester Place offices have been pre-sold to The Portman Estate. There is also early solid interest in the private residential units.

For more information on the available office space at 25 Baker Street please contact CBRE or Ashwell London.

See more photos of the progress on 25 Baker Street development profile.

PIMCO, the global investment management company has pre-let 106,100 sq ft of office space at 25 Baker Street scheme, reports Ashwell London.

The rent for the office space on levels five to nine is £11.0m which equates to an average of £103 per sq ft.

The lease is for a 15-year term without breaks, and PIMCO has the option to expand to include level four (24,700 sq ft) which can be exercised up to 12 months prior to practical completion.

The 298,000 sq ft mixed-use scheme in Marylebone, which aims to meet industry-leading sustainability and digital standards, is now 56% pre-let.

100,000 sq ft of best-in-class offices are still available with c.24,000 sq ft floors that provide stunning workspace with natural daylight and flexibility for all occupiers to adapt to open plan or cellular layout, thanks to 360 degrees of windows.

Slaughter and May advised Derwent London.

Paul Williams, Chief Executive of Derwent London, commented:

"Over the last few months, there has been a marked increase in confidence and occupier engagement with a busy start to the year. We have agreed £14.7m of new rent from high-quality occupiers, which includes a substantial de-risking of 25 Baker Street two years ahead of completion. These lettings demonstrate the importance of well-designed space with strong amenity, environmental credentials and connectivity. There is good further occupier interest across our portfolio."