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FROM EGLINTON TO A MAYFAIR MULTI-MILLION POUND HOME The jewel that has been crafted by contractor EHA Group in London’s Mayfair bears little resemblance in interiors to its recent past. The £5 million refurbishment of tired offices by the Derry based construction firm, has brought the Georgian building back to its former glory, and original purpose, as a central London home. With a big budget and a prestigious client, exacting requirements and high-end finishes dictated the complex 500 sq. metre refurbishment. As a Grade II listed townhouse, very little
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changed on the façade. All works carried out by Eglinton based EHA were in strict
accordance with the City of Westminster Conservation Office, preserving the heritage of the 18th Century building and its place amongst its Georgian neighbours. Commencing with major structural alterations, a new floor in the basement area was created to accommodate serving staff and a working kitchen. Extensive manual excavation by hand was necessary to create this basement area, as well as underpinning to minimise reverberation from the London underground, running underneath.