Ever wondered how the other half live? Well, you don’t have to look very far in London before spotting a celebrity’s mansion or weekend pied-à-terre. It’s not very often, however, that we really get to look through the keyhole – until, that is, they come up for sale. From Belgravia to Chelsea, Butler’s Wharf to King’s Cross, former owners of these incredible homes include Tilda Swinton, Jason Orange and Sir Roger Moore, with neighbours including Sir Paul McCartney. Many also have historical links to the silver screen, from Spice Girls’ music videos to Dr Who backdrops. Step inside these gorgeous celebrity homes for sale in London.
Lily Cole: St Pancras Chambers, King’s Cross, NW1
The iconic St Pancras Chambers building has featured on the big screen more than once, including in the Spice Girls’ hit music video for Wannabe and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, while also boasting model and actress Lily Cole as a former resident. An extraordinary triplex three-bedroom penthouse, the landmark building, designed by George Gilbert Scott, is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of Victorian gothic architecture in the capital. Featuring original beams and joists, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom home spans 5,966 square feet across the sixth, seventh and eighth floors. With a remarkable reception made for entertaining, the floors below comprise the bedrooms, self-contained staff quarters, and catering kitchen. Say You’ll Be There…
Listed for £7.5m, visit sothebysrealty.co.uk
Jason Orange: Gatti House, Covent Garden, WC2
A stunning property once owned by Take That member Jason Orange, this striking, split-level pied-à-terre has pop star quality throughout. The home unfolds across the second and third floors of Gatti House, an esteemed Grade II-listed building named in tribute to the Gatti Family – founders of many eminent local businesses including the Adelphi Theatre. Thoughtfully restored and preserved, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom space, which includes a private balcony, effortlessly fuses contemporary finesse with historic charm and character. Could it be magic?
Listed for £2.65m, visit sothebysrealty.co.uk
Princess Diana: Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, SW5
A regal three-bedroom penthouse overlooking the garden of Coleherne Court, the late Princess Diana once owned a flat in this iconic mansion block. Positioned on the top floor, the property is housed in one of South Kensington’s most admired red-brick mansion buildings, and was recently reconfigured to create an open-plan reception and living area, while the principal bedroom has a walk-in dressing room and an en suite shower room. Plus, a 24-hour porter service, and access to one of the finest and largest private gardens in the area, guarantees a royal welcome, every time.
Listed for £2.35m, visit sothebysrealty.co.uk
Mick Jones: Birchwood Place, Fifty Brook Green, W6
This stunning development is made up of five former Victorian school buildings – and its former pupils create quite the starry register. Mick Jones, lead guitarist of the rock band The Clash, attended Hammersmith School of Art, which previously stood on the development. St Paul’s Girls’ School, which is directly opposite, has also educated many famous female alumni, including Jennifer Saunders, Susanna Reid, Natasha and Joely Richardson, Alexandra Shulman, and Sophie Raworth.
This well-proportioned two-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers 1,267 square feet of thoughtfully arranged living space, combining architectural calm with modern functionality. Set on the second floor, it delivers lateral living at scale, making full use of the Victorian schoolhouse proportions, with soaring ceilings, large windows and restored period features.
Listed for £2.85m, visit fiftybrookgreen.co.uk
Sir Paul McCartney: Cavendish Avenue, St John’s Wood, NW8
If it’s good enough for Sir Paul McCartney, who has owned his house on the road since 1965, then this stunning Georgian villa, which dates back to 1845, should impress even the toughest of critics. Close to the iconic Abbey Road Studios, as well as that famous zebra crossing, the area still serves as an international landmark for musicians and fans around the world. Comprising seven bedrooms and five bathrooms, other standout features include a library, playroom, conservatory, south-west facing garden and swimming pool. A rare opportunity to own a home on the prestigious, picturesque road, this superstar mansion will have you living A Day in the Life indeed.
Listed for £16.95m, visit arlingtonresidential.com
Sir Roger Moore: Eaton Square, Belgravia, SW1W
As speculation over who will become the next James Bond intensifies, a piece of 007 history has just hit the market. The former home of Sir Roger Moore – the longest serving Bond, starring in seven films between 1973 and 1985 – sits on the illustrious Eaton Square: a favourite address for Bond actors, with Sir Sean Connery also famously owning a property in the vicinity. A well-proportioned three-bedroom duplex apartment, it is arranged across the third and fourth floors of a gorgeous white stucco fronted property. Other standout features include a large entrance hall leading to a sweeping staircase linking the two floors, a well-appointed kitchen, guest bathroom, and a striking reception room with views over the communal gardens.
Listed for £5.75m, visit knightfrank.com
Tilda Swinton: Alexandra Mansions, King’s Road, SW3
The current exhibition, Tilda Swinton – Ongoing, at Amsterdam’s Eye Filmmuseum features a multimedia reconstruction of the actor, model and muse’s 1980s London apartment, and an exploration of memory, space and personal history. And now, Swinton’s original former two-bedroom apartment is up for sale, offering bright interiors, period character, and an enviable postcode. Situated on the second floor of a handsome red-brick period mansion, the two-bedroom apartment extends to approximately 603 square feet and offers a superb balance of comfort, light, and charm. The reception and dining room boast high ceilings and sash windows, while the principal bedroom is generous and full of light, and the second would make an ideal guest room, study, or home office.
Listed for £625,000, visit knightfrank.com
The Auchincloss family: Upper Brook Street, Mayfair, W1K
Formerly the London home of the American Auchincloss family, of Jackie Kennedy fame, this gorgeous Grade II-listed Edwardian townhouse has a stunning central courtyard garden as well as a mews house to the rear. Spanning almost 13,928 square feet, with views onto Hyde Park, the space offers substantial accommodation across six floors.
Having received permission from Westminster City Council to revert to a single-family home, those ambitious enough to take this project on could create an extraordinary home featuring a grand entrance hall with a staircase, passenger lift, ground floor family kitchen and breakfast room and four reception rooms. Design house Casa E Progetti has given the principal rooms a sense of elegance and grandeur through a fusion of English and French aristocratic styles inspired by its illustrious Auchincloss-Coats heritage.
Listed for £25m, visit wetherell.co.uk
Doctor Who: Butler’s Wharf, Tower Bridge, SE1
Before its conversion into a residential building by design guru Sir Terence Conran in the late 1980s, Butler’s Wharf was used as a film set and artists’ space. Becoming a key venue for early UK video and performance artists, it featured prominently in the Doctor Who TV series. Set in a striking building which used to be London’s premier shipping wharf and warehouse complex, this three-bedroom, duplex penthouse provides sensational views across the River Thames and onto Tower Bridge, The Shard and the City of London. Don’t blink!
Listed for £5.75m, visit andersonrose.co.uk
Michael Flatley: Park Place Villas, Little Venice, W2
Proof that fast feet can propel you seriously high up the property ladder, this incredible detached home overlooking Regent’s Canal in Little Venice was most recently the home of Riverdance star Michael Flatley. The dancer wasn’t the first famous famous to be attracted to this palatial eight-bedroom home, however. Built in 1840 as part of John Nash’s grand plan for Regent’s Canal, it also served as the residence of British actress and socialite Lillie Langtry, who frequently hosted the future King Edward VII here.
Tucked away behind imposing double gates for privacy and set out across four floors, a stuccoed exterior with Roman arches and a wraparound garden gives a taste of the grandeur within. Vast entertaining spaces include a reception and dining room with French stone fireplaces, a south-facing orangery and games room, alongside an indoor pool, sauna, wine cellar, office and self-contained staff/guest area with its own kitchen, bedroom and shower room.
Listed for £18 million, visit sothebysrealty.co.uk
James Blunt: 4 Billing Road, Chelsea, SW10
Set on a private gated road, this truly gorgeous family home is nestled within a charming, village-style enclave, which is also home to its very own gastropub, The Fox and Pheasant, owned by musician James Blunt – former resident of the Billings. With its adorably colourful cottage feel, the intimate home has a great double reception room which runs the length of the house, with a Juliet balcony overlooking the terrace at the rear, followed by a study and guest cloakroom.
The lower ground floor possesses a beautiful Harvey Jones kitchen with underfloor heating, a central island, dining area and French doors out to a private patio garden. With regards the rest of the house, the three bedrooms, a family bathroom and en-suite bathroom can be found on the first and second floors.
Listed for £2.15 million, visit struttandparker.com
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