Cornwall Terrace

Cornwall Terrace is a row of stone mansions in Westminster stretching along Regent's Park. The houses feature Corinthian columns at their entrances, rusticated ground floors, and multiple stories with regularly spaced windows throughout.

The terrace was built between 1821 and 1823 by architect James Burton as part of the Prince Regent's vision to create grand residences around Regent's Park. This project was part of a larger effort to transform the area into a wealthy neighborhood.

The façade displays Greco-Roman architectural principles through symmetrical proportions and classical ornaments from the 1820s. These features shape how the place looks today and make it an example of artistic ideals from that era.

The houses sit directly alongside the park and are accessible from the outside for a walk past the façades. It is best to visit in the morning or early afternoon when light brings out the classical details.

In 1975 the entire terrace was occupied by squatter groups before later becoming the headquarters of British Land property company. This brief episode of occupation is often overlooked, though it represents an interesting chapter in the building's more recent history.

Location: City of Westminster

Inception: 1823

Architects: Decimus Burton

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 51.52417,-0.15750

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42