Former British PM’s Eaton Square mansion seeks £23m
With some work, this key house on the northern terrace could be worth up to £30m, say agents.
Could historic blue plaques put off buyers?
As English Heritage undertakes a review of London’s famous blue plaques, some buyers are now debating whether they want one on their property where it points to connections with slavery, colonialism or racism, says law firm.
Luxury retirement specialist picks up Berkshire’s Caversham Park
Important stately home has served as a BBC base since the early 1940s.
Historic Bristol Zoo sites to be offered for sale with resi development plans
Savills has been instructed to find a buyer for Bristol Zoo Gardens in Clifton. Proposals for a residential development are being drawn up for the “nationally significant” site before marketing properly begins.
Landmark Edinburgh school site returns to the open market
The imposing former Royal High School building on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill has lain largely empty since the 1960s. It’s been the subject of a realm of development proposals, from a luxury hotel to a home for the Scottish Parliament, a music school, and a national photography centre.
Rare Portland Place mansion goes to best bids
Overseas buyer snaffles grand Grade II* townhouse on one of the capital’s most famous thoroughfares.
Multi-million pound funding to help salvage heritage construction skills
Traditional skills are at risk of being ‘lost forever’, says Historic England, with ‘grave consequences’ for the country’s older buildings.
‘Incredibly rare’ trophy asset comes to market in Kensington for £50 million
“It is incredibly rare for an unbroken freehold block of this scale and stature to become available in such a prime location,” says Knight Frank of Allen House, which offers the prospect of a significant redevelopment in the heart of W8.
Jenrick pours cold water on £500m Albert Embankment fire station development
The Housing Secretary has refused planning permission for U+I’s proposed reworking of the former London Fire Brigade HQ on the south bank of the River Thames.
Rockstar Retreat: Buyer sought for ‘iconic’ Georgian mansion in Richmond
Designed in 1775 by Robert Mylne, ‘The Wick’ overlooks one of the most celebrated vistas in England and counts some very famous former owners…
Liverpool facing loss of World Heritage status
Unesco has recommended the city’s waterfront is removed from its list of world heritage sites, nine years after being deemed ‘at risk’.
Buyer found for ‘jaw-dropping’ Grand Designs project in SE London
The Water Tower in Kennington starred in a memorable episode of Channel 4’s flagship design show.