In the heart of Holborn, a beautifully reimagined period townhouse has come to market, pairing historic charm with confident, contemporary design. Oversized sash windows and a secluded rooftop terrace are among its standout features.
Positioned on the corner of High Holborn and Newton Street within the Bloomsbury Conservation Area, Newton House is a Grade II-listed, five-storey home with a rich architectural pedigree.
Dating back to the early 19th century, it was built by George Webb, co-founder of renowned jewellers Mappin & Webb, and still carries a strong sense of craftsmanship — from its vaulted top floor to its far-reaching rooftop views. Inside, soaring ceilings and expansive glazing flood the interiors with natural light, enhancing the home’s generous proportions, while a self-contained studio flat adds further versatility.
As is typical of 19th-century townhouses, the layout is zoned: formal reception rooms occupy the lower floors – complete with high ceilings, original cornicing and understated wall panelling – while the upper levels house more intimate sleeping quarters.
It's a home 'defined as much by its history as by the way it has been adapted for modern living', adds estate agent Stuart Aikman.
The principal reception rooms carry a refined elegance, dressed in soft neutrals and anchored by striking details, like a beautifully timeworn pastel green fireplace.
In contrast, the main kitchen introduces a more playful note. Still benefiting from the large proportions, it's washed in an inviting green that lends warmth and personality.
While colour is used boldly throughout the home, it is balanced by the scale and light of the interiors. Several rooms, including the studio and selected bedrooms, are painted in vivid shades of blue, though this is something a new owner could easily rework to suit their own taste.
The self-contained studio flat on the third floor offers flexibility, ideal for guests or independent living. While upstairs, one of the home's most striking moments awaits: a gabled reception room.
'The vaulted top floor creates a dramatic, loft-like volume, bringing a sense of openness and light that contrasts with the more formal spaces below,' Stuart notes.
From here, a freestanding spiral staircase leads to the roof terrace. With sweeping views of Bloomsbury, it offers a quiet vantage point above the city's hustle and bustle.
'The house sits within one of central London’s most historically rich neighbourhoods, where period architecture, cultural institutions and the energy of the West End converge,' the agent adds.
It's a home that 'balances heritage with adaptability, offering a series of spaces that feel both characterful and quietly distinctive in the heart of central London'.
The property is on the market with Story of Home for a guide price of £3.25 million.
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