Inside the £5M former London home of the BBC's founding father Lord Reith that's up for sale

A grand London house that was once home to the founding father of the BBC is for sale for £5million.

The Grade II listed property in Westminster, built around 1722, was once a public house and still carries the name of Salutation House today.

In 1995, the property was awarded a blue plaque by English Heritage to commemorate Lord Reith, the first director general of the BBC.

(This grand London property on the corner of Westminster's Barton Street and Cowley Street is for sale for £5million via Hamptons estate agents)

 (In 1995, the property was awarded a blue plaque by English Heritage to commemorate Lord Reith, the first director general of the BBC)

Lord Reith lived at the beautiful Georgian property on Barton Street between 1924 and 1930, a time when the BBC was only broadcasting radio.

His name is associated with the principles of broadcasting known as 'Reithianism', which include considering all viewpoints and public service.

The BBC's Reith Lectures were created in his honour. These are a series of annual BBC radio lectures given by leading figures of the day and are broadcast on Radio 4 and the World Service. 

  (The drawing room boasts high ceilings)

(Lord Reith lived at the beautiful Georgian property on Barton Street between 1924 and 1930, a time when the BBC was only broadcasting radio)

(The large drawing rooms includes a grand fireplace with plenty of pictures hung on the walls)

The period property for sale with Hamptons extends across five floors, covering more than 4,000 square feet.

On the ground floor, there is a dual aspect wood panelled dining room with a fireplace.

The room has space for a grand piano alongside a large table, providing ample facilities to entertain guests.

(On the ground floor, there is a large dual aspect wood panelled dining room with a fireplace)

(The separate kitchen includes a three door Aga oven)

 (The house extends across five floors, covering more than 4,000 square feet - and includes this wine cellar)

 (The study includes large sash windows and built inbookcases with plenty of storage)

 (The property has six bedrooms)

(The top floor terrace has a space for al fresco dining during the warmer summer months)

(The far-reaching view from the top floor terrace includes Parliaments' Victoria Tower and Westminster Abbey)

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