LONDONJune 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A penthouse apartment with a 100-foot private terrace offering direct views over Lord’s Cricket Ground has been listed for sale for the first time.
Robert Silman on the 100-foot private terrace of the Lord’s View Penthouse, overlooking Lord’s Cricket Ground. The penthouse was created by his late brother Laurence Silman and is being offered for sale for the first time.
Bidders will be required to submit confidential offers for one of London’s most distinctive sporting landscape properties through a sealed bid process ending July 31, 2026, with a minimum bid of £10 million.
The apartment, known as The Lord’s View Penthouse, is the only private residence in the world with a 100-foot private terrace and viewing lounge offering direct views over Lord’s, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) pavilion, and the Future Systems-designed media centre.
The effect is that of a private pavilion suspended above one of the world’s most revered sports venues, providing viewing positions for major Test matches, World Cups, and international events unlike any other private offering.
All proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Launan Charitable Trust, a registered charity established by the late owner, MCC LIFE member Laurence Silman, and his wife Nancy.
The trust will pass a portion of the proceeds to UK grassroots cricket charities, with another charitable donation designated by the buyer, allowing the winning bidder to shape the charitable legacy associated with the property.
The penthouse is expected to attract international cricket enthusiasts, collectors, and global buyers, particularly from markets where Lord’s holds iconic status, including India, Australia, the Middle East, and the wider Commonwealth.
The sale comes as Lord’s enters one of its busiest international cricket summers, focusing global attention on NW8.
Silman originally acquired the unfinished upper floors from a bankrupt developer and collaborated with architect and designer Max Clendinning (whose clients included Christian Dior and Liberty London) to transform them into a contemporary cricket pavilion on a domestic scale.
The timing of the sale coincides with an exhibition at the RIBA and London Metropolitan Archives exploring Clendinning’s work, adding an extra layer of interest for buyers attuned to Britain’s post-war design heritage.
Robert Silman, speaking on behalf of the family, said: “Laurence saw something in that unfinished rooftop that no one else did: a place to bring together the people he loved, around the game he loved. The terrace became the backdrop for summers measured in Test matches and ODIs over decades; now releasing it feels like the right moment. The charitable element matters to us: it feels right that something built around a love of cricket should give something back to the game.”
Qualified parties will be granted access to a secure information portal containing further property details, images, and the full bidding procedure, with private viewings arranged during the bidding period.
The bespoke sealed bid process has been designed by leading London solicitors, with the seller committed to accepting the highest offer.
Registered bidders can obtain additional information, including guide pricing, legal framework, and submission requirements, via https://www.overlordsclub.co.uk/.
Website: https://www.overlordsclub.co.uk/