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Highlights

  • Grade II* listed office building converted by AHMM in 2000
  • Roof terraces, meeting facilities, reception area, and on-site parking available
  • Excellent access to Paddington Station and the Elizabeth Line

All Available Spaces(6)

Display Rental Rate as

  • Space
  • Size
  • Term
  • Rental Rate
  • Space Use
  • Build-Out
  • Available
  • Ground, Ste Podium
  • 4,513 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $33.64 /SF/YR $2.80 /SF/MO $151,795 /YR $12,650 /MO
  • Office
  • Partial Build-Out
  • Now

Set within the former maintenance depot for British Rail from 1969, the Grade II* listed building office building was converted in 2000 by AHMM to provide contemporary office space. The iconic building has been the head office for Virgin Group. The main available space comprises the 3rd and 4th floors of the main building with smaller ancillary space on the 5th & 6th floors. In the podium section of the building, there is a self-contained office space over ground and first floors with an interconnecting staircase at the front and rear. The space can be accessed directly from the front of the ground floor or through the building’s common reception (pictured). Natural light is from wrap-around windows on both floors. Limited car parking is also available on site.

  • Use Class: E
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 9,279 SF of adjacent space
  • Reception Area
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Flexible short-term leasing opportunities availabl
  • Strong natural light from wrap-around glazing
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Fits 12 - 37 People
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Natural Light
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Self-contained office accommodation available
  • 1st Floor, Ste Podium
  • 4,766 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $33.64 /SF/YR $2.80 /SF/MO $160,305 /YR $13,359 /MO
  • Office
  • Partial Build-Out
  • Now

Set within the former maintenance depot for British Rail from 1969, the Grade II* listed building office building was converted in 2000 by AHMM to provide contemporary office space. The iconic building has been the head office for Virgin Group. The main available space comprises the 3rd and 4th floors of the main building with smaller ancillary space on the 5th & 6th floors. In the podium section of the building, there is a self-contained office space over ground and first floors with an interconnecting staircase at the front and rear. The space can be accessed directly from the front of the ground floor or through the building’s common reception (pictured). Natural light is from wrap-around windows on both floors. Limited car parking is also available on site.

  • Use Class: E
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 9,279 SF of adjacent space
  • Reception Area
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Flexible short-term leasing opportunities availabl
  • Strong natural light from wrap-around glazing
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Fits 12 - 39 People
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Natural Light
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Self-contained office accommodation available
  • 3rd Floor, Ste Main Building
  • 6,729 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $33.64 /SF/YR $2.80 /SF/MO $226,331 /YR $18,861 /MO
  • Office
  • Partial Build-Out
  • Now

Set within the former maintenance depot for British Rail from 1969, the Grade II* listed building office building was converted in 2000 by AHMM to provide contemporary office space. The iconic building has been the head office for Virgin Group. The main available space comprises the 3rd and 4th floors of the main building with smaller ancillary space on the 5th & 6th floors. In the podium section of the building, there is a self-contained office space over ground and first floors with an interconnecting staircase at the front and rear. The space can be accessed directly from the front of the ground floor or through the building’s common reception (pictured). Natural light is from wrap-around windows on both floors. Limited car parking is also available on site.

  • Use Class: E
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 14,503 SF of adjacent space
  • Reception Area
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Flexible short-term leasing opportunities availabl
  • Strong natural light from wrap-around glazing
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Fits 17 - 54 People
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Natural Light
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Self-contained office accommodation available
  • 4th Floor, Ste Main Building
  • 6,444 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $33.64 /SF/YR $2.80 /SF/MO $216,745 /YR $18,062 /MO
  • Office
  • Partial Build-Out
  • Now

Set within the former maintenance depot for British Rail from 1969, the Grade II* listed building office building was converted in 2000 by AHMM to provide contemporary office space. The iconic building has been the head office for Virgin Group. The main available space comprises the 3rd and 4th floors of the main building with smaller ancillary space on the 5th & 6th floors. In the podium section of the building, there is a self-contained office space over ground and first floors with an interconnecting staircase at the front and rear. The space can be accessed directly from the front of the ground floor or through the building’s common reception (pictured). Natural light is from wrap-around windows on both floors. Limited car parking is also available on site.

  • Use Class: E
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 14,503 SF of adjacent space
  • Reception Area
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Flexible short-term leasing opportunities availabl
  • Strong natural light from wrap-around glazing
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Fits 17 - 52 People
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Natural Light
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Self-contained office accommodation available
  • 5th Floor, Ste Main Building
  • 883 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $33.64 /SF/YR $2.80 /SF/MO $29,700 /YR $2,475 /MO
  • Office
  • Partial Build-Out
  • Now

Set within the former maintenance depot for British Rail from 1969, the Grade II* listed building office building was converted in 2000 by AHMM to provide contemporary office space. The iconic building has been the head office for Virgin Group. The main available space comprises the 3rd and 4th floors of the main building with smaller ancillary space on the 5th & 6th floors. In the podium section of the building, there is a self-contained office space over ground and first floors with an interconnecting staircase at the front and rear. The space can be accessed directly from the front of the ground floor or through the building’s common reception (pictured). Natural light is from wrap-around windows on both floors. Limited car parking is also available on site.

  • Use Class: E
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 14,503 SF of adjacent space
  • Reception Area
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Flexible short-term leasing opportunities availabl
  • Strong natural light from wrap-around glazing
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Fits 3 - 8 People
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Natural Light
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Self-contained office accommodation available
  • 6th Floor, Ste Main Building
  • 447 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $33.64 /SF/YR $2.80 /SF/MO $15,035 /YR $1,253 /MO
  • Office
  • Partial Build-Out
  • Now

Set within the former maintenance depot for British Rail from 1969, the Grade II* listed building office building was converted in 2000 by AHMM to provide contemporary office space. The iconic building has been the head office for Virgin Group. The main available space comprises the 3rd and 4th floors of the main building with smaller ancillary space on the 5th & 6th floors. In the podium section of the building, there is a self-contained office space over ground and first floors with an interconnecting staircase at the front and rear. The space can be accessed directly from the front of the ground floor or through the building’s common reception (pictured). Natural light is from wrap-around windows on both floors. Limited car parking is also available on site.

  • Use Class: E
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 14,503 SF of adjacent space
  • Reception Area
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Flexible short-term leasing opportunities availabl
  • Strong natural light from wrap-around glazing
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Fits 2 - 4 People
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Natural Light
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Self-contained office accommodation available
Space Size Term Rental Rate Space Use Build-Out Available
Ground, Ste Podium 4,513 SF Negotiable $33.64 /SF/YR $2.80 /SF/MO $151,795 /YR $12,650 /MO Office Partial Build-Out Now
1st Floor, Ste Podium 4,766 SF Negotiable $33.64 /SF/YR $2.80 /SF/MO $160,305 /YR $13,359 /MO Office Partial Build-Out Now
3rd Floor, Ste Main Building 6,729 SF Negotiable $33.64 /SF/YR $2.80 /SF/MO $226,331 /YR $18,861 /MO Office Partial Build-Out Now
4th Floor, Ste Main Building 6,444 SF Negotiable $33.64 /SF/YR $2.80 /SF/MO $216,745 /YR $18,062 /MO Office Partial Build-Out Now
5th Floor, Ste Main Building 883 SF Negotiable $33.64 /SF/YR $2.80 /SF/MO $29,700 /YR $2,475 /MO Office Partial Build-Out Now
6th Floor, Ste Main Building 447 SF Negotiable $33.64 /SF/YR $2.80 /SF/MO $15,035 /YR $1,253 /MO Office Partial Build-Out Now

Ground, Ste Podium

Size
4,513 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$33.64 /SF/YR $2.80 /SF/MO $151,795 /YR $12,650 /MO
Space Use
Office
Build-Out
Partial Build-Out
Available
Now

1st Floor, Ste Podium

Size
4,766 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$33.64 /SF/YR $2.80 /SF/MO $160,305 /YR $13,359 /MO
Space Use
Office
Build-Out
Partial Build-Out
Available
Now

3rd Floor, Ste Main Building

Size
6,729 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$33.64 /SF/YR $2.80 /SF/MO $226,331 /YR $18,861 /MO
Space Use
Office
Build-Out
Partial Build-Out
Available
Now

4th Floor, Ste Main Building

Size
6,444 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$33.64 /SF/YR $2.80 /SF/MO $216,745 /YR $18,062 /MO
Space Use
Office
Build-Out
Partial Build-Out
Available
Now

5th Floor, Ste Main Building

Size
883 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$33.64 /SF/YR $2.80 /SF/MO $29,700 /YR $2,475 /MO
Space Use
Office
Build-Out
Partial Build-Out
Available
Now

6th Floor, Ste Main Building

Size
447 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$33.64 /SF/YR $2.80 /SF/MO $15,035 /YR $1,253 /MO
Space Use
Office
Build-Out
Partial Build-Out
Available
Now

Ground, Ste Podium

Size 4,513 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $33.64 /SF/YR
Space Use Office
Build-Out Partial Build-Out
Available Now

Set within the former maintenance depot for British Rail from 1969, the Grade II* listed building office building was converted in 2000 by AHMM to provide contemporary office space. The iconic building has been the head office for Virgin Group. The main available space comprises the 3rd and 4th floors of the main building with smaller ancillary space on the 5th & 6th floors. In the podium section of the building, there is a self-contained office space over ground and first floors with an interconnecting staircase at the front and rear. The space can be accessed directly from the front of the ground floor or through the building’s common reception (pictured). Natural light is from wrap-around windows on both floors. Limited car parking is also available on site.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Fits 12 - 37 People
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 9,279 SF of adjacent space
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Reception Area
  • Natural Light
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Flexible short-term leasing opportunities availabl
  • Self-contained office accommodation available
  • Strong natural light from wrap-around glazing

1st Floor, Ste Podium

Size 4,766 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $33.64 /SF/YR
Space Use Office
Build-Out Partial Build-Out
Available Now

Set within the former maintenance depot for British Rail from 1969, the Grade II* listed building office building was converted in 2000 by AHMM to provide contemporary office space. The iconic building has been the head office for Virgin Group. The main available space comprises the 3rd and 4th floors of the main building with smaller ancillary space on the 5th & 6th floors. In the podium section of the building, there is a self-contained office space over ground and first floors with an interconnecting staircase at the front and rear. The space can be accessed directly from the front of the ground floor or through the building’s common reception (pictured). Natural light is from wrap-around windows on both floors. Limited car parking is also available on site.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Fits 12 - 39 People
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 9,279 SF of adjacent space
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Reception Area
  • Natural Light
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Flexible short-term leasing opportunities availabl
  • Self-contained office accommodation available
  • Strong natural light from wrap-around glazing

3rd Floor, Ste Main Building

Size 6,729 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $33.64 /SF/YR
Space Use Office
Build-Out Partial Build-Out
Available Now

Set within the former maintenance depot for British Rail from 1969, the Grade II* listed building office building was converted in 2000 by AHMM to provide contemporary office space. The iconic building has been the head office for Virgin Group. The main available space comprises the 3rd and 4th floors of the main building with smaller ancillary space on the 5th & 6th floors. In the podium section of the building, there is a self-contained office space over ground and first floors with an interconnecting staircase at the front and rear. The space can be accessed directly from the front of the ground floor or through the building’s common reception (pictured). Natural light is from wrap-around windows on both floors. Limited car parking is also available on site.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Fits 17 - 54 People
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 14,503 SF of adjacent space
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Reception Area
  • Natural Light
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Flexible short-term leasing opportunities availabl
  • Self-contained office accommodation available
  • Strong natural light from wrap-around glazing

4th Floor, Ste Main Building

Size 6,444 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $33.64 /SF/YR
Space Use Office
Build-Out Partial Build-Out
Available Now

Set within the former maintenance depot for British Rail from 1969, the Grade II* listed building office building was converted in 2000 by AHMM to provide contemporary office space. The iconic building has been the head office for Virgin Group. The main available space comprises the 3rd and 4th floors of the main building with smaller ancillary space on the 5th & 6th floors. In the podium section of the building, there is a self-contained office space over ground and first floors with an interconnecting staircase at the front and rear. The space can be accessed directly from the front of the ground floor or through the building’s common reception (pictured). Natural light is from wrap-around windows on both floors. Limited car parking is also available on site.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Fits 17 - 52 People
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 14,503 SF of adjacent space
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Reception Area
  • Natural Light
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Flexible short-term leasing opportunities availabl
  • Self-contained office accommodation available
  • Strong natural light from wrap-around glazing

5th Floor, Ste Main Building

Size 883 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $33.64 /SF/YR
Space Use Office
Build-Out Partial Build-Out
Available Now

Set within the former maintenance depot for British Rail from 1969, the Grade II* listed building office building was converted in 2000 by AHMM to provide contemporary office space. The iconic building has been the head office for Virgin Group. The main available space comprises the 3rd and 4th floors of the main building with smaller ancillary space on the 5th & 6th floors. In the podium section of the building, there is a self-contained office space over ground and first floors with an interconnecting staircase at the front and rear. The space can be accessed directly from the front of the ground floor or through the building’s common reception (pictured). Natural light is from wrap-around windows on both floors. Limited car parking is also available on site.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Fits 3 - 8 People
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 14,503 SF of adjacent space
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Reception Area
  • Natural Light
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Flexible short-term leasing opportunities availabl
  • Self-contained office accommodation available
  • Strong natural light from wrap-around glazing

6th Floor, Ste Main Building

Size 447 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $33.64 /SF/YR
Space Use Office
Build-Out Partial Build-Out
Available Now

Set within the former maintenance depot for British Rail from 1969, the Grade II* listed building office building was converted in 2000 by AHMM to provide contemporary office space. The iconic building has been the head office for Virgin Group. The main available space comprises the 3rd and 4th floors of the main building with smaller ancillary space on the 5th & 6th floors. In the podium section of the building, there is a self-contained office space over ground and first floors with an interconnecting staircase at the front and rear. The space can be accessed directly from the front of the ground floor or through the building’s common reception (pictured). Natural light is from wrap-around windows on both floors. Limited car parking is also available on site.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Fits 2 - 4 People
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 14,503 SF of adjacent space
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Reception Area
  • Natural Light
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Flexible short-term leasing opportunities availabl
  • Self-contained office accommodation available
  • Strong natural light from wrap-around glazing

Property Overview

The Battleship Building is located on Harrow Road, adjacent to Paddington Central which benefits from numerous restaurants, bars and public squares. Paddington Station is a short walk from the property along the canal and provides National Rail, Heathrow Express and Underground services (Circle, District, Bakerloo, Metropolitan, & Hammersmith and City Lines) and the Elizabeth Line. To the north is Little Venice, one of the Capital’s most attractive residential quarters, and the Grand Union Canal with its picturesque barges and waterside cafes.

  • Restaurant
  • Security System
  • Reception
  • Roof Terrace
  • Storage Space
  • Air Conditioning
  • Raised Floor System

Property Facts

Building Type
Office
Year Built/Renovated
1969/2009
Building Height
7 Stories
Building Size
45,429 SF
Building Class
B
Typical Floor Size
6,489 SF
Unfinished Ceiling Height
10’
Parking
Surface Parking
20 Covered Parking Spaces

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  • Listing ID: 41592505

  • Date on Market: 8/7/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 179 Harrow Rd, London W2 6NB

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