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    Christine McVie’s London Penthouse Sells for $9 Million, Just 12 Weeks After Listing

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    Late musician Christine McVie’s London penthouse only hit the market in spring, but it has already found a new owner. The Fleetwood Mac songwriter and vocalist bought the three-bedroom pad in 2015 after rejoining the band and selling her Kent estate. A young European couple now holds the keys, paying $9.26 million—$360,000 over asking price—to fulfill their real estate dreams.

    The refurbished duplex sprawls across the top two floors of a stucco townhouse in central London’s wealthy Belgravia neighborhood. It was brought to market in March, with Beauchamp Estates listing it for $8.9 million. It went into contract just three months later, listing agent Yahya Swallem says. The property attracted several bidding parties, but the new owners clinched the deal by offering to pay full price, as reported by the New York Post. The home’s connection to rock ‘n’ roll royalty was obviously a massive draw.

    The double reception room features a marble fireplace across the penthouse.

    Beauchamp Estates/Tony Murray Photography

    McVie initially stepped into the spotlight as a member of the band Chicken Shack. She went on to join the globally revered rock band that is Fleetwood Mac in 1970, two years after marrying bassist John McVie. In addition to being a singer and keyboardist for the group, she also wrote classics like “Don’t Stop” and “Songbird,” among others.  

    She left the band in 1988, almost 30 years later, to enjoy semi-retirement in a Grade II-listed manor house in the English countryside. After reappearing with Fleetwood Mac on stage at London’s O2 arena in 2013, she rejoined them for a world tour. That meant spending more time in England’s capital, so she bought a penthouse there in 2015. She used it up until she died in 2022 at the age of 79.

    The kitchen is one of Christine’s personal touches to the home.

    Beauchamp Estates/Tony Murray Photography

    Overlooking Eaton Place, the sky-high oasis offers the privacy and luxury that a rock legend requires. McVie herself established very elegant foundations, opting for herringbone flooring, marble fireplaces, and shaker-style cabinets in the kitchen. The interiors have also benefited from a refresh by U.K.-based interior designer Simon Buhl Davis. Highlights include a double reception room with soaring 9-foot-tall ceilings, three huge sash windows, and a wood-burning fireplace, along with a bespoke library, a 10-seat dining room, a star-worthy primary suite, and a rooftop garden that offers al fresco dining space and sweeping city views.

    McVie’s posh digs may be off the market, but nearby, a newly built four-story townhouse also listed this year for $17.8 million. Still up grabs, the double-fronted abode includes interiors by Xenia, plus a private garden and rooftop terrace.

    Click here for more images of the London residence.

    Beauchamp Estates/Tony Murray Photography

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    Demetrius Simms

    Demetrius Simms is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. Following a brief stint in public relations, their work has now appeared in lifestyle and culture publications such as Men’s Health, Complex…

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      £20 Million Brick Home In London (PHOTOS + FLOOR PLANS)

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      Listed with Knight Frank Hampstead LOCATION: The Bishops Avenue, London, England, UK SQUARE FOOTAGE: 9,854 BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS: 11 bedrooms & 11 bathrooms PRICE: £20,000,000 This stately brick home is located on The Bishops Avenue in London, England, UK. It features over 9,000 square feet of living space with 11 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, elevator, multiple […] More

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      An Emmy-Winning Costume Designer’s London Duplex Lists for $3.2 Million

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      When Michael Wilkinson and Tim Martin first stepped inside their duplex apartment in London‘s Earl’s Court in 2017, it wasn’t the bedrooms or even the private garden that sealed the deal. It was the murals. Hidden inside a grand reception room were hand-painted palazzo scenes framed by intricate wall paneling, a theatrical backdrop that spoke to the style-savvy couple, who had just relocated from Los Angeles.

      They were especially drawn to the scale of the entertaining spaces but also to the untapped potential of the lower floor and the deep private garden. Over the next several years, Martin, an architect turned ceramicist, reconfigured the layout to create a more seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, while the garden itself was lowered to align with the bedrooms, then planted with palms, camellias, and bay trees around a symmetrical water feature, transforming it into a lush, private oasis in the middle of central London.

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      The duplex marries period character with modern craftsmanship.

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      The two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom property spans a cozy 1,530 square feet and blends period character with modern craftsmanship. The dramatic reception room remains the centerpiece, while a bespoke kitchen and dining room complete the main level. Downstairs, both bedrooms open onto a winter garden, with the primary suite featuring a polished en suite bath and generous storage.

      Inside, Martin and Wilkinson infused the home with personal touches that speak to their creative partnership. Warm colors and architectural paneling harmonize the two floors, while ceramics by Martin and textiles repurposed from Wilkinson’s film projects—including fabric from Aladdin—layer the home with stories.

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      Martin reimagined the lower floor to create a seamless connection to the garden.

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      The couple, both originally from Australia, have spent their careers crisscrossing the globe. Martin worked for three decades as an architect in Sydney, New York, and Los Angeles—including a role as senior designer at the American Museum of Natural History in New York—before shifting into ceramics. He now works from a studio at Cockpit Arts in Bloomsbury and has exhibited across Europe, the UK, and Australia.

      Wilkinson, meanwhile, has built an international reputation in film and television. A graduate of Sydney’s National Institute of Dramatic Art, he has designed costumes for more than 40 productions, from Justice League to Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge!. He received an Academy Award nomination in 2013 for American Hustle and, more recently, won an Emmy for his work on the Star Wars series Andor. Known for his meticulous research and ability to build entire worlds through fabric and silhouette, Wilkinson is considered one of the industry’s most sought-after costume designers.

      Now listed with Savills for £2,395,000 (about $3.2 million), the couple’s Earl’s Court apartment offers both scale and sanctuary—qualities not easily found in central London. With work continuing to take them abroad, Wilkinson and Martin plan to remain in London but are reportedly looking toward Hampstead for their next chapter.

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      Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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      Inside a $14 Million London Penthouse With Ties to Royal Potter Josiah Wedgwood

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      A new Mayfair penthouse has hit the market for £10.5 million (about $14.2 million)—and it comes with ties to one of Britain’s most renowned craftsmen. The duplex sits atop Six Charles Street, the former London showroom of Josiah Wedgwood, the father of modern English pottery, who revolutionized ceramics in the 18th century with his innovative designs and royal commissions, turning his work into a global brand prized by queens and aristocrats.

      Wedgwood acquired the Georgian townhouse in 1765, using the lower floors to display his ceramics while keeping a warehouse and pied-à-terre upstairs. The very floor where this penthouse now unfolds once served as his office, from which he secured commissions that defined 18th-century taste. Queen Charlotte’s patronage helped launch his celebrated “Queen’s Ware,” a refined cream-colored earthenware that became so fashionable it was soon being exported across Europe and the American colonies.

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      A sculptural staircase opens up to the bright, airy reception and entertaining areas.

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      In 1773, Russian envoy Aleksey Musin-Pushkin arrived at Six Charles Street on behalf of Empress Catherine the Great. The visit resulted in one of Wedgwood’s most famous commissions: the Imperial Green Service, a 952-piece set crafted in his Chelsea studio and now preserved in the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.

      The address quickly became synonymous with Wedgwood’s ascent from craftsman to court favorite. Other notable patrons included Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire—portrayed by Keira Knightley in the 2008 film The Duchess.

      The building itself has evolved over the centuries. In 1849, it was remodeled with a grand Italianate stucco facade; in the Victorian era, it was home to art critic John Ruskin; and after World War I, it was divided into apartments. Recently, developer REDD Real Estate restored the landmark, preserving its history while creating 11 modern residences.

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      Three bedroom suites occupy the lower level, including a primary with a dressing room and marble bath.

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      A newly finished duplex penthouse crowns the property. Spanning 2,207 square feet across two levels, the spacious pad evokes a private townhouse. On the lower floor lie three bedroom suites, including a generous primary with a dressing room and marble-clad bath. A sculptural staircase leads up to the living and entertaining spaces, including a dual-aspect reception room, an eight-seat dining area, a cocktail bar, and French doors that open onto a 246-square-foot roof terrace—a rarity in London.

      The bespoke kitchen comes with Miele and Gaggenau appliances, while oak herringbone floors, veined marble, and custom joinery underscore the attention to detail. Designed by 1508 London, the interiors are replete with modcons, such as a Crestron lighting system, Banham security, and underfloor heating.

      Wealthy Americans are taking advantage of a dip in London’s luxury market, snapping up prime properties at prices far below their peak. Beauchamp Estates reports U.S. buyers made up 25 percent of high-end London purchases last year, up from 18 percent in 2023, while American and Middle Eastern buyers accounted for 50 percent of transactions over £15 million ($20 million) in the first half of 2025. These acquisitions are concentrated in the city’s most exclusive neighborhoods: Mayfair, Chelsea, Kensington, Notting Hill, Belgravia, St. John’s Wood, and Hampstead.

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      REDD Real Estate/Casa E Progetti

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      Abby Montanez

      Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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      Kate Moss’s Former London Home Hits the Market for $8 Million

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      A one-time hideaway for one of Britain’s most iconic supermodels has hit the market.

      Tucked away behind high walls on a quiet stretch of Greville Road, just beyond the heart of St John’s Wood, the former London residence of Kate Moss is now being offered for £5.95 million (roughly $7.7 million) through Arlington Residential.

      “My firm’s association with this beautiful period house goes back over 30 years to when we first sold the property for less than £800,000,” says Arlington Residential director Marc Schneiderman. “At that time, it was arranged over two main floors.”

      Measuring roughly 4,740 square feet, the Victorian-era, white stucco home offers a combination of privacy, charm, and pedigree. Moss purchased the six-bedroom property in 2002 for £1.75 million ($2.3 million), moving in with her daughter Lila Grace, who was born that year. She lived there for a decade, reportedly adding her signature flair to the interiors, including a jungle-themed living room and a neon-lit party space. Those more playful elements have since been replaced with a clean, neutral palette that creates an elegant, understated vibe throughout.

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      The home has a clean, neutral color palette.

      Arlington Residential

      “The house is almost unseen from the road, appealing to buyers who seek discretion and privacy,” adds Schneiderman. “It features a surprisingly large southwest-facing walled rear garden as well as a beautiful high-ceiling drawing room.”

      One of the home’s most distinctive upgrades is its lower-ground floor extension—completed before Moss moved in—which created a light-filled kitchen, family room, and casual entertaining area that opens directly onto the garden. Other highlights include an elegant drawing room with high ceilings and access to a full-width terrace, a spacious principal suite with dual dressing rooms, a study, a garden room, and secure gated parking for several cars.

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      A light-filled kitchen and dining area open onto the garden.

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      The rear garden—unusually large for London—acts as a natural extension of the home, with both upper and lower terraces designed to maximize indoor-outdoor living. Traditional wooden floors and oversized windows help flood the interiors with natural light, while crisp white walls give the home a fresh, gallery-like feel.

      Moss sold the home in 2012 for £6.8 million as she relocated to the Cotswolds, trading city life for the countryside. The neighborhood, meanwhile, has long drawn a high-wattage crowd. Just around the corner, a mansion on St. John’s Wood Park formerly rented by Rihanna during her U.K. stint was recently sold for £27.5 million ($33.4 million), setting a local price-per-square-foot record. The pop icon reportedly paid £18,000 per week to lease the home while based in London between 2018 and 2020. You should be in good company, then.

      Click here to see more photos of this St. John’s Wood property.

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      Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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      Inside Ken Griffin’s $1.5 Billion Property Portfolio

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      Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin is well known for snapping up real estate in jaw-dropping and record-setting deals. Among his most notable acquisitions is a Manhattan penthouse that set a national price record and, because his holdings go far beyond that one landmark purchase, solidified his place among the top buyers of eight- and nine-figure […] More

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      This $8.2 Million Converted Warehouse in London Once Housed the Pet Shop Boys’ Recording Studio

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      Back in the ’80s, it was synths, stardom, and studio sessions for the Pet Shop Boys at this Clerkenwell warehouse that once echoed with the beats of West End Girls. Today, the building is hitting a different kind of high note as a three-story, design-forward live-work space listed for £6 million (about $8.2 million) with Savills.

      It was home to the artist and filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson, who rented the ground-floor studio space to the six-time Grammy-nominated duo while she lived upstairs. The keys were eventually shared with her husband, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, the Avengers: Age of Ultron and Kick-Ass star who—drumroll, martinis please—is reportedly the frontrunner to star as Agent 007 in the next James Bond movie.

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      The 60-foot-long great room is framed by exposed wood beams and Crittall steel windows and doors.

      Daisy Powles/Savills

      Following their tenure, the couple sold the home to film director Joe Wright (Pride & Prejudice, Atonement) and Grammy-nominated sitar player Anoushka Shankar. They called in architect Charles Tashima for a top-to-bottom renovation that respected the rustic bones of the Victorian warehouse while adding flourishes that feel very contemporary. Think Moroccan tiles, reclaimed wood, and limestone salvaged from Heathrow Terminal 2, The London Standard reported.

      The overall result is a seriously stylish 4,414-square-foot bohemian sanctuary hidden in plain sight, just minutes from the Barbican and, of course, the West End. Behind the original wagon doors (a nod to its 19th-century life as part of the Whitbread Brewery complex), you’ll find a private courtyard and a nearly 60-foot-long living/dining room framed by exposed beams and floor-to-ceiling Crittall windows. Capping it off is a rooftop terrace.

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      Frosted window panes add privacy to the airy primary bedroom.

      Daisy Powles/Savills

      On the ground floor, the Pet Shop Boys’ former studio is still fully soundproofed but is currently used as a commercial space, though you could easily turn it back into a creative suite if the musical mood strikes. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and plenty of tucked-away surprises, including a laundry space hidden behind oak paneling and a reading nook that could be converted to a fourth bedroom.

      The current owners, a tech entrepreneur and a publisher, have added their own twists, including deep orange rubber flooring in the entry hall and a bespoke kitchen built for entertaining. The property is freehold (meaning the land beneath the structure is owned) and zoned for mixed use, giving you flexibility whether you’re composing synth-pop bangers, plotting the next indie film, prepping for a screen test as Britain’s favorite spy, or just relaxing with friends and family. And while it may no longer double as a recording studio, rest assured—it’s still Bond-level discreet.

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      Daisy Powles/Savills

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      Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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      Sting’s Former Home in London’s Leafy Hampstead Just Hit the Market for $16.4 Million

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      There’s something undeniably poetic about a house that has inspired artists across generations. Frognal, a Georgian-era home hidden behind a walled garden in Hampstead, isn’t just a beautifully preserved piece of London architecture—it’s a quiet cornerstone of creative history.

      Most famously, it was the early-1980s home of Sting (born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner), purchased at the peak of the Police’s fame. But long before the rock star moved in, it belonged to one of ballet’s greatest pioneers: Tamara Karsavina, a founding star of the Ballets Russes and a defining figure in British dance. Now, for the first time in over 35 years, Frognal is on the market for £11.95 million ($16.4 million) with Savills.

      Sting bought the house with his then-wife, actress Frances Tomelty, nearly 50 years ago, when his band was topping global charts with tracks like ‘Every Breath You Take’ and ‘Message in a Bottle.’ While many rock stars of the era went big—mansions, flash, spectacle—Sting went in the opposite direction. Frognal is private and grounded, and he filled it with shag carpets, moody lighting, and his own sense of bohemian style.

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      Classic interior details include arched windows, original fireplaces, and working shutters throughout.

      Darryl Snow Photography; Savills

      The garden, in particular, left a mark on the 17-time Grammy winner. Sting later said that the idea for his first solo album,The Dream of the Blue Turtles, came to him in a dream about this very garden, a charming, quiet patch of greenery that unlocked a new creative chapter.

      Architecturally, the house is a beauty. Believed to date back to the early 1700s, it started life as a pub—the Three Pigeons, later the Duke of Cumberland—before being converted into three separate dwellings. Eventually, the Georgian structure was unified into a single, ivy-covered home. Inside, there’s over 4,300 square feet of living space, full of classic details: arched windows, original fireplaces, working shutters, and an elegant two-story gabled porch. The layout includes a formal drawing room, a dining room, a kitchen with an adjoining conservatory, and even a separate coach house with a kitchen and reception room—ideal for guests, staff, or perhaps a studio space.

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      Sting said the idea for The Dream of the Blue Turtles came to him in a dream about this garden.

      Darryl Snow Photography; Savills

      The principal bedroom suite comes with its own dressing room, bathroom, and study—separated just enough to imagine lyrics or verses being scribbled in quiet moments. Upstairs are four more bedrooms and three additional baths, while below, a basement area houses lots of storage and the mechanicals. The unexpected showstopper of this vintage beauty, however, is the roof terrace, a wide-open space with panoramic views across the London skyline.

      Click here to see more photos of Sting’s former Hampstead home.

      Darryl Snow Photography; Savills

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      Abby Montanez

      Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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