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£373,000 below fair value

SW7 2RU

Empire House, Thurloe Place, South Kensington, SW7

4 Beds
2 Baths
164 m² Floor area
Type Flat
Listed 15 May 2026
Asking price £2,300,000
Price per m² £14,024 / m²

Four-bedroom apartment within a prestigious portered building

Entering the apartment on the third floor, you are welcomed into the reception room, which is beautifully proportioned with high ceilings that create an impressive sense of scale. The room features a decorative fireplace with marble surround and ornate cornicing, adding to the property's elegant character.

The kitchen is fitted with white cabinetry and dark countertops, creating a clean and functional space. The room features integrated appliances and benefits from natural light.
The accommodation comprises of four bedrooms in total, with the principal bedroom being generously proportioned and benefiting from built-in storage., The property is completed by two family bathrooms.

The apartment showcases period architectural details throughout, with high ceilings enhanced by moulded cornicing. The decorative fireplace serves as a focal point in the reception room, while wooden flooring adds character and warmth to the living spaces. Large windows fill the rooms with natural light, contributing to the bright and airy feel throughout.


Thurloe Place occupies a prestigious position in the heart of South Kensington, moments from the cultural treasures of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The location provides exceptional connectivity, with South Kensington Underground station serving the Piccadilly, District and Circle lines just moments away, while Knightsbridge station is within easy walking distance. The area offers access to the upmarket boutiques of Knightsbridge and the many restaurants and cultural attractions that define this distinguished quarter of London.

Empire House itself stands as an architectural landmark, constructed between 1909 and 1916 as the original headquarters for the Continental Tyre & Rubber Company. Positioned prominently at the intersection of Brompton Road and Thurloe Place, this red brick building has maintained its reputation as one of South Kensington's most sought-after residential addresses, attracting discerning residents drawn to its combination of historical significance and prime location.

How the asking price has moved

May 2026
£2,300,000
Listed at original asking price

What similar homes actually sold for

Nearby Land Registry transactions — the data behind our fair price estimate.

Source: HM Land Registry · SW7 2RU · Sorted by date

Empire House, Thurloe Place, South Kensington, SW7

Our fair price estimate
£2,673,000
Nearby sold prices per m² × UK HPI × 164 m² floor area (EPC-declared)
Asking price £2,300,000
Fair price £2,673,000
Difference ↓ £373,000 under
Price per m² £14,024 / m²
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About this valuation

Fair price calculated from HM Land Registry sold prices in the same postcode area, adjusted by the UK House Price Index, and multiplied by the EPC-declared floor area of 164 m². Updated daily.