In 2006, the Hinduja brothers bought 13-16 Carlton House Terrace for £58 million. They spent another £50 million on renovating the 67,000 sq. ft home which was formally opened in 2011. The 25-bedroom property comprises four interconnected six-storey Georgian Houses, designed by architect John Nash with its classical cornices, French polished timber, and ceiling roses is.
The Carlton House Terrace has an interesting history which links it very closely to the Buckingham Palace, which is also just a few minutes away. Carlton House Terrace came up where once stood Carlton House which was the official London home of George IV (1762-1830), since 1782.
Over 150 years before the Hindujas purchased it, the premises were used as headquarters by the Crown Estate, the freehold owner of the Carlton House Terrace land and the body which manages the crown property, for over 30 years. They decided to sell them as private residences. Bids were submitted by billionaires from around the world, all of whom were left behind by the Hindujas. At Carlton House, they have four floors and two storeys of basement.
