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St Anne's House was built in 1878 by the Little Sisters of the Poor, a Roman Catholic order, as a convent and home for the elderly.  It was the third such home to be opened in London by the Sisters - the other two were St Joseph's Home in Portobello Road, North Kensington and St Peter's Residence in Meadow Road, South Lambeth.

In 1895 a chapel was added to the site and, in 1899, a new building.

By 1915 additional buildings had been erected on the extensive site.

During WW2 (1939-1945) the home suffered significant bomb damage.  It was rebuilt after the war.

By the end of the 20th century the 4-storey main building had become uneconomical and increasingly expensive to maintain, whilst refurbishment was not a viable option.

Although Locally Listed, planning permission was granted in 2004 for the home to be demolished and replaced.  Building work began in 2005.

The new £25m Home was officially opened on 19th March 2009 by Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor.

Present status (June 2013)

Now known as St Anne's Care Home for the Elderly, it is still under the management of the Little Sisters of the Poor.

The site contains a care home with 34 single rooms for those requiring nursing care, as well as apartments for those able to live more independently.  Convent accommodation and a large chapel have been provided for the Little Sisters of the Poor.  There are also facilities for arts and crafts, a hairdresser, a library, an auditorium, a cafe and shops.