11 Downing Street, Grade I listed residence in Westminster, England
11 Downing Street is a protected Georgian townhouse in Westminster that forms part of a connected government complex with the neighboring buildings. The yellow brick facades and symmetrical windows follow the typical 18th-century style, while the internal connections between the houses allow discreet movement between official residences.
The residence was formally assigned to the Chancellor in 1828, though ministers had occupied it before that time. The internal linking and expansion with the adjacent buildings occurred during the 20th century to improve security and functionality of the government quarter.
The black door bears the number 11 in white digits and is often photographed by visitors documenting the Chancellor's official residence. The building serves both as family living space and as the setting where major economic policy decisions take shape.
The building is not open to the public, as it functions as the working and living residence of the Chancellor. Visitors can view the facade and the door from the street, with security personnel monitoring the area.
Several Prime Ministers have lived with their families in the larger apartment above Number 11, while the Chancellor moved into the smaller space at Number 10. This unusual arrangement allowed government leaders to make better use of space for children and private life.
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