35+ Years
Property, people and service since 1988
Clarendon’s Journey
Since 1988, Clarendon has evolved from its beginnings in Kew into an established independent business with extensive experience in property management and serviced accommodation.
Over more than 35 years, the company has adapted to changing markets, managed accommodation across London and the Thames Valley, supported corporate clients and relocating families, and responded when dependable accommodation was needed most.
Today, Clarendon continues to draw on that experience through practical property management, personal service and long-term stewardship.
Clarendon Corporate Apartments is born out of Kew. 23 Kew Gardens, Clarendon House, is launched and proves a huge success.
Responding to a booming oil and gas sector, and high demand to accommodate project workers and relocating families, organic growth continues at pace.
Continuing demand and recognition led to rapid expansion, with openings across West London including Richmond (1998), Twickenham, Chiswick, Cobham, Ashford, Sunbury on Thames, Brentford and West Drayton. Clarendon is now a firm fixture in the minds of the corporate buyer.
Clarendon Gardens, comprising eight self-contained one-bedroom apartments, is built on what was the back garden of Clarendon House.
Spacetostay is launched as an agency arm, offering greater choice to key clients and providing a platform to examine the broader need for accommodation in London.
Canary Wharf marks Clarendon’s first London opening with Canary Central, soon followed by Discovery Dock East.
With full focus on growing Clarendon in Central London as a leading owner-operator, expansion continues. At the same time the decision is taken to close the agency operation Spacetostay and move forward with a new brand look.
A major step forward as Clarendon enters London’s financial district with the purchase and redevelopment of 140 Minories. The same year sees the opening of Brushfield Street in Spitalfields.
Continuing demand for high-quality apartments, with service to match, leads to the openings of Old Compton Street and Cleveland Residences.
Clarendon arrives in Marylebone in January 2015 with the opening of Durweston Street.
Clarendon expands into EC4 with the opening of Sir John Lyon House.
Clarendon opens a Central London office, providing a new headquarters for sales, marketing and distribution.
Clarendon expands into Victoria and Belgravia in February 2017.
In June 2017 Charlotte Street opens, setting a new Clarendon record as the fastest property to fill.
In December 2017 Clarendon expands into E16, Docklands, with the opening of Clarendon Masthead House, a newly built and dedicated building of 22 units.
With more than 80 units in Central London and Soho, Clarendon is established as a leading independent operator for choice, quality and service.
A landmark birthday as Clarendon celebrates 30 years and becomes one of the longest-standing London operators.
In September 2018, to mark the company’s 30th birthday and position Clarendon for the future, a refined look and feel is launched across the company logo, website and supporting collateral. Clarendon thanks its clients and guests for their continued support as the business enters its next phase of growth.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Clarendon adapted its operations to provide safe, managed accommodation at Wraysbury Hall for people required to quarantine or isolate.
The response required flexibility, careful day-to-day management and dependable support during an unprecedented period.
More than 35 years after its founding, Clarendon remains an independent property and accommodation business.
The business continues to evolve, while its experience, adaptability and commitment to responsible property management remain central to its work.