Shaftesbury PLC

Shaftesbury operates as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), dedicating its investments entirely to the most vibrant areas within London's West End. The company's holdings are primarily focused on retail, food, beverage, and leisure properties, predominantly situated in Carnaby, Seven Dials, and Chinatown, with substantial ownerships also in East and West Covent Garden, Soho, and Fitzrovia. This extensive portfolio covers 16 acres, comprising 611 restaurants, cafés, pubs, and shops, which total 1.1 million square feet of commercial space, in addition to 0.4 million square feet of offices and 624 apartments. All Shaftesbury's properties are conveniently located near key West End Underground stations and are within a ten-minute stroll of the Elizabeth Line's two main West End transport hubs at Tottenham Court Road and Bond Street. Furthermore, the company holds a 50% stake in the Longmartin joint venture, which possesses a 1.9-acre long leasehold interest in St Martin's Courtyard, Covent Garden.