Project's Overview

The Metro Building is prominently located in the heart of Hammersmith, W6, directly opposite Hammersmith Broadway, offering unparalleled access to excellent transport infrastructure. Just 150 meters from Hammersmith Underground and Bus Station, it provides direct connections to four Underground lines (District, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City), numerous bus routes, and the national road network. Situated 3.5 miles from London’s West End and 10 miles from Heathrow Airport, bordered by Fulham, Kensington Olympia, and Shepherds Bush, Hammersmith serves as the main western gateway to Central London. The area is a thriving commercial and cultural hub with riverside appeal, abundant amenities including bars, restaurants, and retail at Kings Mall and Broadway Shopping Centre, bolstered by ongoing mixed-use regeneration initiatives.

Spanning a significant 0.96 acre (0.38 hectare) site with low 32% site coverage, the Metro Building offers 105,237 sq ft (9,777 sq m) of Net Internal Area across 11 floors, constructed in the late 1970s. Configured into two wings per floor around a central core, it delivers versatile office spaces with exceptional natural light. The impressive double-height reception was fully refurbished in 2020. Currently multi-let to five tenants across eight floors (63,250 sq ft), it generates a strong annual contracted income of £2,627,106, equivalent to a low £25.07 per sq ft, with a short WAULT of 6 years to expiry and 1.30 years to breaks, enabling immediate refurbishment opportunities.

This property presents substantial investment potential through repositioning, enhancement, and exploration of alternative uses. Feasibility studies indicate the capacity to substantially increase massing up to 362,000 sq ft for office and mixed-use schemes, supported by current planning policies favoring increased density and mixed-use developments. The low site coverage and prime location position it for significant value growth, driven by Hammersmith’s regeneration and proximity to key transport hubs.

As a strong investment, the Metro Building benefits from immediate income streams, redevelopment flexibility, and a location poised for uplift from nearby developments. With no specific parking details noted, but excellent public transport access mitigating this, and potential for planning permissions to unlock higher density, it offers investors a rare chance to capitalize on West London’s growth trajectory at an attractive £190.05 per sq ft guide price.

🪙 The Olympia London redevelopment is transforming the historic exhibition venue into a world-class cultural and innovation district, featuring new offices, hotels, residential units, performance spaces, and public realms, with completion phases extending to 2026 and beyond; this project is expected to boost local economic activity, attract high-value tenants, and significantly enhance property values in Hammersmith by increasing desirability and footfall.
🪙 The Hammersmith Civic Campus project involves the regeneration of the former town hall site into a mixed-use development including a new cinema, affordable housing, retail spaces, and community facilities, set for completion by 2027; this will improve local amenities and public services, driving up property liquidity and values through enhanced urban vitality and attractiveness to residents and businesses.
🪙 The White City Opportunity Area regeneration, adjacent to Hammersmith, includes expansive residential, commercial, and educational developments such as the expansion of Imperial College London's campus and new innovation hubs, with ongoing phases through 2030; this is anticipated to foster economic growth, create jobs, and elevate property values in the surrounding areas including Hammersmith by improving connectivity and desirability.
🪙 Hammersmith Bridge restoration project aims to fully reopen the historic bridge to vehicles by 2026, following structural repairs and enhancements; this will improve transport links across the Thames, reducing congestion and enhancing accessibility, thereby positively impacting property values in Hammersmith through better connectivity to south London.
🪙 The Riverside Studios redevelopment in Hammersmith has created a state-of-the-art cultural center with theaters, studios, cinema, and event spaces, completed in 2020 with ongoing programming; this enhances the area's cultural appeal, attracting visitors and residents, which is expected to increase property desirability and values over the next decade.
🪙 Expansion of transport infrastructure at Hammersmith station, including potential upgrades to Underground lines and integration with future Crossrail 2 proposals (planned for the 2030s), aims to improve capacity and connectivity; this will make the area more accessible, boosting commercial activity and property investment attractiveness in the coming years.
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