Charities are being invited to bid for the House of St Barnabas’ Soho building, after the charity revealed its plans for immediate closure.
The Georgian building had been run by the homelessness charity for 162 years until January, when it shut due to financial challenges.
Joint liquidators of the House of St Barnabas have now appointed agents to market its former headquarters, a Grade-I listed building.
Since 2013 the charity had operated a private members' club from the building, with famous members such as Brian Cox and Peter Capaldi.
Joint liquidators, Chris Allen and Adam Stephens of Evelyn Partners LLP, have appointed Allsop LLP to undertake the marketing of 1 Greek Street in London.
The liquidators said that they are looking for proposals that are compatible with the building’s charitable history as well as the values of the House of St Barnabas.
‘Long history of charitable use’
The property includes members' club accommodation, a chapel and a large private garden.
According to Zoopla, the last property that was sold on Greek Street was a third-floor flat for £3.2m in 2018.
Mark Gee from Evelyn LLP told Civil Society that the agents are inviting proposals for the property but are not providing a guide price.
Liquidator Allen said: “We are hoping to attract proposals from charities whose purposes are compatible with those of the House of St Barnabas to build on its historic legacy.
“We are also inviting proposals from commercial entities which would help generate funds to provide the possibility for the charity to resume its good work of supporting those in need.”
Stephens added: “1 Greek Street has a long history of charitable use, operating most recently as a private members' club that helped fund valuable support for homeless people.
“Many people have very fond memories of visiting this iconic Soho club. Following the sad demise of the House of St Barnabas earlier this year, we have been working to appoint agents to market this historic building in Soho Square.”
