From Robb Report · Abby Montanez · · 1m
WWII Aircraft Factory Becomes $7.2M London Home
A former Handley Page factory in northwest London is now a five-bedroom penthouse and creative workspace.
In brief
A former Handley Page factory in northwest London is now a five-bedroom penthouse and creative workspace. Historic industrial buildings can be transformed into unique live-work spaces that preserve their heritage while serving modern needs. Originally reported by Robb Report.
Hidden behind a London gate
Wotton Works sits on a gated driveway in northwest London. The nearly 13,000-square-foot building looks unassuming from the street.
Built for wartime aviation
The building was once part of Handley Page, a pioneering British aircraft manufacturer. It produced planes and parts, including the Halifax bomber, during World War II.
A century later, new purpose
Nearly 100 years after its construction, the former factory serves a completely different function. It's now a creative live-work complex.
Bought and transformed in 2018
Simeon Anderson purchased the building in 2018. He spent several years converting it into a sprawling space.
Five-bedroom penthouse on top
The transformation includes a five-bedroom penthouse residence. The live-work complex is now listed for $7.2 million.
The main idea
Historic industrial buildings can be transformed into unique live-work spaces that preserve their heritage while serving modern needs.
