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Britain’s most expensive houses: an exclusive look behind-the-scenes
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his year, London had the highest number of luxury properties sold anywhere in the world, despite pandemic chaos and travel restrictions limiting the movements of the super-rich.
International high-net-worth buyers are the usual bread and butter of the capital’s uber-prime property market but in 2021, aided by the drop in competition, Londoners were snapping up mega mansions instead.
Meanwhile, overseas buyers had their appetites for London property whet by video tours, social media posts and the relative cheapness of the pound.
The pool at Amberwood House, Knighstbridge
/ Channel 4All this, and more, is documented on a new series of Channel 4’s Britain’s Most Expensive Houses, which goes behind the scenes of high-end estate agent Sotheby’s International Realty, as brokers show properties to clients, including a developer of heritage trophy homes, a London-based Russian cosmetic surgeon and a banker-turned-£20,000-bespoke-shoe-maker.
Some agents net a sale over the course of the four episodes, others are just at the beginning of what can be a several year journey from listing to completion.
Now Homes & Property has been given exclusive access to some of the capital’s most extraordinary multi-million-pound houses featured in the show. Join us as we take a tour — and find out just who buys London’s most expensive homes.
Amberwood House, Knightsbridge: £75 million
The entrance to Amberwood House
/ Sotheby’sThe former home of ballet dancer Margot Fonteyn, Amberwood House has played host to guests including Princess Margaret, Rudolf Nureyev, Yves Saint Laurent and John Wayne.
The 1928 property was the Panamanian Embassy until 1991 — Fonteyn was married to the Panamanian ambassador.
It was bought by super-developer Kam Babaee, chief executive of K10 Group, who has spent four years and £28 million (including £580,000 on the Portland Stone central staircase) renovating the house into an eight-bedroom, 15,300sq ft mega mansion with a triple basement.
Work is nearly complete on the house, which now has two cocktail bars, a 12-metre swimming pool and an outdoor living area with a fireplace, television and kitchen, says Babaee, who is looking for an agent to sell this one-of-a-kind home.
Will Sotheby’s get the instruction? Watch this space...
Flamant Rose, St Katherine Dock: £1.495 million
Flamant Rose, St Katherine’s Dock
/ Sotheby'sFormerly Edith Piaf’s “love boat”, on which she conducted a secret affair with her married lover, boxer Marcel Cerdan, is being sold by its current owner, celebrity hypnotist Valerie Austin.
The Flamant Rose (pink flamingo) was bought for Austin by her husband, also a hypnotist, 25 years ago as a gift during the early years of their marriage.
The couple used to spend six months a year on the boat, which is moored in Wapping, but Covid has made it increasingly difficult to travel over from their other home in Florida.
According to Austin, Piaf used to do séances on board because it has a very rare iron hull, which is “spiritually electric”.
The 150-year-old boat has one cabin, decorated in a boudoir style with gold drapes, padded cream ceiling and walls, and a free-standing gold bath.
She has also hosted many parties on the boat, including loaning it to Nigel Farage to hold a party for Brexit donors.
South Bank Tower, South Bank: £12 million
Despite the price tag, agent Shereen Malik describes the penthouse of this brand new tower in Southwark as “a bargain”, saying that if it was north of the river it could cost four times as much.
She is selling the 4,500sq ft flat with eight-metre ceiling heights and 40ft windows in a shell and core state, meaning it is a total blank canvas for a potential buyer to put their personal stamp on.
Malik enlists interior designer Dara Huang to envision a look for the penthouse to tempt her private young entrepreneur buyer to commit — he lives abroad so can only view the space via video tour.
Huang is used to giving super high-end clients whatever they want, from home cinemas to baby shark tanks and even S&M rooms — “we’re very professional about it, we don’t flinch”, she says.
St Pancras Chambers, Kings Cross: £4.6 million
St Pancras Chambers
/ Sotheby’sThis two-bedroom penthouse is currently owned by a “famous actress”, who has personally customised the interiors herself, including with a painted rainbow over one of the distinctive Gothic window arches.
The apartment has the only painted ceiling in what is one of London’s most iconic buildings, and where the Spice Girls filmed the video for Wannabe on the pre-renovation central staircase.
It’s the first flat agents Shereen Malik and Leena Lee show to Russian cosmetic surgeon Anastasia Kolesnikova, who ultimately decides she wants more space and a garden at that price. Fair enough.
Langdale House, Roehampton Gate: £10.25 million
Langdale House, Roehampton Gate
/ Sotheby’sA new-build mansion in south-west London, Langdale House has a wine cellar with space for approximately 1,000 bottles of wine, a games room with jukebox and projector screen and a basement flat for staff or family.
Opes Financial Partners get the tour in the hope they’ll open their little black book to recommend the property to a millionaire buyer.
The mortgage brokers reckon they could secure a 70-85 per cent mortgage, meaning a buyer could need a deposit of “only” £1.5 million.
Why would a multi-millionaire want a mortgage? Whereas the average buyer needs a mortgage to buy a home, for the super-rich borrowing the money to buy an asset and investing the money elsewhere can make them a profit, explains Masood Rashid, Opes director.
Curzon Street, Mayfair: £8.75 million
Karl Chu likes “food, good whisky, cigars and clothes”, says Polina Shchepetkova, head of the Russian desk at Sotheby’s. Chu runs Ascot Shoes of Savile Row, making bespoke shoes from rare leathers which can cost as much as £20,000 a pair, and is looking for a three-bedroom bachelor pad for £9 million.
Shchepetkova shows him a new-build, three-bedroom apartment on Curzon Street in Mayfair with £25,000 wardrobes and an entire dressing room but it is too small to display Chu’s shoes — all 500 pairs of them.
Britain’s Most Expensive Houses starts on Channel 4, 9pm, December 29
The Most Expensive Homes in the UK
We’ve searched the length and breadth of the UK to find some of the most desirable residences for sale, from historic manors to modern mansions, explore our pick of the best dream homes…
1. Surrey
Location, location, location…. This substantial mansion is located in one of the most exclusive positions in the UK, immediately adjoining Windsor Great Park in Royal Berkshire. This project is not for the faint-hearted, with a price tag of a cool £25 million this magnificent home is in need of complete renovation, but could result in one of the most impressive houses in the UK with a jaw dropping 50,000 sq ft of accommodation on offer. The price also includes ancillary cottages and stables, perfect for joining the royals in a spot of polo in Windsor Great Park.
2. The Old Rectory, Wimbledon
The Old Rectory, Wimbledon
A far cry from the cramped apartments of central London, The Old Rectory is tucked away in private grounds of 2.
5 acres and is the oldest house in Wimbledon. Previously owned by the Crown and used by King Henry VII, this magnificent residence has been restored and updated to offer a spectacular medieval house with modern specifications. The price has yet to be published but we estimate it will be in the region of £45 million.
3. St George’s Hill, Surrey
St George’s Hill, Surrey
This imposing mansion is a footballer’s paradise, full of opulence and state of the art technology. There are five impressive bedroom suites, a beautiful indoor pool complex with steam room, spa bath and gymnasium, and a magnificent sweeping marble staircase. The underground car park is the perfect place to house your exotic car collection, and there is additional staff/guest accommodation on offer. This decadent home could be yours for a mere £15 million.
4. Hertfordshire
This Elizabethan-style home was constructed in 2005 and offers a level of opulence and grandeur rarely seen in modern homes.
Meticulous attention to detail and state of the art technology are used throughout, with six bedroom suites, a cinema room, wine cellar and a hand crafted kitchen. This decadent mansion can be yours today for just under £13 million.
5. Scotland
Want total privacy and seclusion? Try this magnificent country house, built on a private river island near Beauly. With breathtaking views over the Highlands of Scotland, this beautiful residence offers nine bedrooms, seven reception rooms and nine bathrooms, with its own private woodland, loch and river through the grounds. This property can be yours for offers over £15 million.
6. York
York
For a chance to buy an authentic Jacobean mansion, look no further than Howsham Hall in Yorkshire. Built in 1610 by Sir William Bamburgh, this imposing home has only been on the open market three times since the land was acquired in 1573. The magnificent accommodation retains some amazing original features, whilst the leisure wing is sure to please modern tastes.
Howsham Hall can be yours for offers over £5 million.
7. Sandbanks, Dorset
Sandbanks, Dorset
Sandbanks is well known for its luxury houses, and this architect designed contemporary residence doesn’t disappoint. A myriad of cool, clean lines, white walls and glass, this home has been designed to make the most of the spectacular views over the Sandbanks Peninsula with vast expanses of floor to ceiling windows. Add in the indoor pool and leisure complex, a huge master bedroom suite, home cinema and waterfront outdoor seating area, to create one of the most desirable homes in this exclusive location. On the market for £7.75 million.
8. Somerset
Somerset
One of the most beautiful Grade II Listed country manor houses on the market today, Hadspen offers the very best in country living. Set in the heart of a magical estate including a swimming pool, lake, formal gardens, walled gardens, parkland, woodland and pasture. There are 12 bedrooms and six reception rooms, offering traditional and timeless elegance.
The price to pay to become lord of the manor? A cool £13 million.
9. Cheshire
Cheshire
If you’re looking to buy a luxury home in Cheshire, then this 90 acre estate in Alderley Edge could be just the ticket. With neighbours including several premier league footballers, The Manor offers beautiful original beams, vaulted double height ceilings, five spacious bedrooms, three garages, an equestrian complex, an “entertaining room” and beautiful landscaped gardens and paddocks. All this could be yours for just £12 million.
10. Exeter
Exeter
This magnificent historic residence is recorded as far back as the Domesday Book, although the current house was constructed in 1833 in beautiful mellow Bath stone. There are 16 bedrooms along with your very own Grade II Listed 19th century castle, Italian gardens, parkland and woodland. The house offers magnificent original features and generous proportions, and particularly stunning ceilings to many of the state rooms.
You can buy your own piece of history for a mere £8 million.
Of course if your budget doesn’t quite stretch to buying one of these properties but you’d like the chance to experience life in a luxury home, you can play lord of the manor for the weekend or longer in one of our luxury homes for rent. Why not contact us today to let us find your perfect property?
The most expensive celebrity houses in Britain. TOP 10
Many world-class stars, including David and Victoria Beckham, Robbie Williams and Wayne Rooney, have invested most of their savings in the purchase of real estate - and it's pompous! These celebrity homes are luxurious, worth a fortune, and offer their owners an amazing range of amenities, from private swimming pools to home theaters and spas. Edition Hello! has collected a new ranking of the TOP-10 « The most expensive celebrity houses in Britain ". Properties on the list are worth between £2.8m and £31.5m, or at current exchange rates between $3.
67m and $41.25m.
The most expensive celebrity houses in Britain , TOP-10:
- David and Victoria Beckham House
- Wayne and Colin Rooney House
- Lewis Hamilton House
- Robbie Williams and Ayda Field House
- House Adele
- Simon Cowell House
- House of George and Amal Clooney
- James Oliver House
- Elton John House
- Ed Sheeran House
1. David and Victoria Beckham's house in London
Photo | David and Victoria Beckham's house in LondonCost of David and Victoria Beckham's house : £31.5m / $41.25m
Beckham's house is located in West London in the exclusive area of Holland Park. The couple bought the property in 2013. Immediately after the purchase, the Beckhams made an £8 million / $10.48 million renovation to the house and the end result is beautiful. Victoria and David often post photos on Instagram from their home with a chic monochromatic color palette and expensive appliances.
Just a coffee machine in a celebrity kitchen costs £2,700.
2. Wayne and Colin Rooney's home in Cheshire
Photo | Wayne and Colin Rooney's home in CheshireCost of Wayne and Colin Rooney's home: £20m / $26.19m
Wayne and Colin Rooney spent around £20m building their dream home in Cheshire, North West England. Construction work is already close to completion. The estate has two fishing lakes, an underground tunnel to a six-car garage, a cinema, a gym, a hot tub, several pools and a steam room. Meanwhile, the Rooney couple temporarily live in Washington, USA, where Wayne plays for the local football club D.C. United. nine0005
3. Lewis Hamilton House in London
Photo | Lewis Hamilton House in LondonCost of Lewis Hamilton House : £18m / $23.57m
Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton bought a historic estate in London at the end of 2017. A detached house with six bedrooms on four floors with his own summer house cost the racing driver a lot of money.
Burberry chief designer Christopher Bailey previously lived here and originally sold the property for nearly £20m.0005
4. House of Robbie Williams and Ayda Field in London
Photo | Robbie Williams and Aida Field house in LondonCost of Robbie Williams and Aida Field house : £17.5m / $22.92m
Crowd favorite, former Take That member, singer-songwriter Robbie Williams lives with his wife, Ida Field, in a posh mansion in West London. Robbie and Ida have been at war with their neighbor, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page for several years over plans to build a pool in their basement, which Jimmy says will damage his property. Robbie and his wife own the Woodland House, formerly owned by the late director Michael Winner. nine0005
5. Adele's house in London
Photo | Adele's house in LondonCost of Adele's house : £11m / $14.41m
Adele has an extensive property portfolio, including two houses in Kensington, London. The singer bought her first house here for £5.6 million, and then the second in the neighborhood for £5.38 million in 2017. The famous English singer also owns real estate in Beverly Hills (Los Angeles, USA) and in East Grinstead.
6. Simon Cowell House London
Photo | Simon Cowell House in LondonCost of Simon Cowell House : £10m / $13.1m
One of Britain's most famous showmen, X Factor producer Simon Coeull also lives in West London, not far from the Beckhams and Robbie Williams. Simon's residence with five bedrooms. The producer also owns a house in Beverly Hills and another one in Malibu.
7. George and Amal Clooney's house in Sonning
Photo | George and Amal Clooney's house in SonningCost of George and Amal Clooney's house : £10m / $13.1m
George and Amal Clooney own a beautiful historic estate on the banks of the River Thames with its own swimming pool, parkland, bar and cinema with 16 seats.
Here the famous Hollywood actor and his lawyer wife lived for almost 4 years. They also own a more modest home in Los Angeles, and a villa on Lake Como in Italy, where they usually spend their summers.
8. James Oliver House in London
James Oliver's house in LondonCost of James Oliver's house : £8.9m / $11.66m
Popular English chef and restaurateur James Oliver and his wife Joles live in a London home with five children. The couple often gives a glimpse of their private life on social media, showcasing extravagant interior design, expensive furniture, a grand piano and a modern kitchen to fans.
9. Elton John House in Windsor
Elton John House in WindsorCost of Elton John House : £6.5+M / $8.51+M
Famed British singer, pianist and composer Elton John has owned Woodside Manor in Windsor since 1975. After reconstruction in 1989, the house has eight bedrooms, five halls, a billiard room and a squash court. The estate covers an area of almost 1.5 hectares. Similar properties nearby are now worth around £6.5m, but it's likely that Elton John's house is worth much more thanks to its rich history. Elton also owns other houses in London and Atlanta, USA. nine0005
10. Ed Sheeran House in Suffolk
Ed Sheeran House in SuffolkCost of Ed Sheeran House : £2.8m / $3.67m
British pop musician and actor Ed Sheeran owns his own dream home in the countryside of Suffolk. To be more precise, he owns four houses in the neighborhood, combined into a huge estate. The celebrity talks about plans to build his own chapel here. The purchase of each house on the estate cost the musician about £2.8, but since Ed has since spent a lot of money on repairs and development, the real value of the property is much higher. nine0005
Source: hellomagazine.com.
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Forbes has published a list of the 29 most expensive mansions and apartments owned by Russians in the UK. According to Forbes, the most expensive house on the "street of billionaires" in London belongs to Roman Abramovich. The ten most expensive mansions - in the review of RBC
House of Roman Abramovich in London
Photo: Simon Dawson / Bloomberg
Address: Kensington Palace Gardens, London
Forbes value: £170 million owns a stake in Evraz
Andrey Guryev's house in London
Photo: Gareth E. Kegg / wikimedia.org
Address: Highgate West Hill, London
Forbes estimate: £150m
Owner: Andrey Guryev, deputy chairman of the board of directors of the fertilizer manufacturer PhosAgro, No.
26 on the Forbes list of Russian billionaires (net worth $4.3 billion)
Andrey Borodin’s house in Berkshire
Photo: ALAMY
Address: Remenham Hill, Henley-on-Thames, Berkshire (a county in the south of England). The house was arrested by decision of the Tverskoy Court in 2016, since the purchase, according to the investigation, was made with funds withdrawn from the Bank of Moscow
Forbes value: £150 million
Owner: ex-head of the Bank of Moscow Andrey Borodin , No. 127 on the Forbes list of Russian billionaires (worth $ 800 million)
Andrey Goncharenko's house in London
Photo: Spudgun67 / wikimedia.org
Address: Park Road, London
Forbes value: £130m
Owner: former top manager of Gazprom Andrey Goncharenko
Andrey Goncharenko House in London
Photo: Debonairchap / wikimedia. org
Address: St. James Street, London. According to Forbes, after the reconstruction of the house, it is planned to open a private club with a paid membership and a hotel
Forbes estimated cost: £105 million
Owner: former Gazprom top manager Andrey Goncharenko
Anton Fedun House in London
Photo: The Ampersand Hotel
Address: Harrington Road, London
FORBES Cost: £ 100 million
O owner: Son of the co -owner of Lukoil Leonid Fedun
House of Vladimir Chernukhin in London
Photo: Anthony soller /UIG/Getty Images
Address: Poultry, London. The mansion houses The Ned
Forbes value: £85m
Owner: Former head of Vnesheconombank Vladimir Chernukhin
Herman Khan's House in London
Photo: Alan Weller / Bloomberg News
Address: EATON SQUARE, London
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