The Portman family originated from the West Country

They purchased an interest in what was to become the London Estate in 1532, some 200 years before the beginnings of its development in the Georgian period.

The Estate now comprises the London Estate, The Portman Burtley Estate Farm in Buckinghamshire and Wilmaston Farm in Hereford. The Estate is held in trust for the benefit of the wider family, with over 130 beneficiaries. The ancestral title is held by The 10th Viscount Portman.

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In 1999, Lord Portman became the 10th Viscount and began work on rejuvenating the Estate.

Over the last 20 years, the development of the Estate has gone from strength to strength. We actively manage the property assets, both directly as a landlord to an ever-increasing number of residential and commercial customers, and through our relationships with long-term leaseholders.
The Portman Estate projects

We aim to be at the forefront of property management and placemaking in Central London.

This is an example of how an estate can combine a modern, agile and forward-thinking approach to its activities, while remaining loyal to its history, heritage and values.

“Over the last 20 years, the development of the Estate has gone from strength to strength. ”