Super-mansion goes on sale for a staggering £100m on The Bishops Avenue - London

A breathtaking mansion built for a sugar magnate has become the most expensive house for sale in Britain at £100million - and even the estate agents’ brochure will set you back £2,000. Heath Hall was constructed on London’s most exclusive street - The Bishops Avenue in Hampstead - in 1910 for William Park Lyle of the Tate & Lyle family. It fell into disrepair until property magnate Andreas Panayiotou bought it in 2006 and transformed it into one of the capital’s finest properties.

 

How much? This stunning mansion on a Hampstead street known as billionaires' row has gone on sale for £100million, making it the most expensive home on the market

Palatial: The property was built for sugar magnate William Park Lyle in 1910, but fell into disrepair in the 1950s while under the ownership of the Bank of China.

He spent £40million renovating the mansion and it is now the most expensive house on the open market in the UK. The stamp duty alone will cost the buyer £7million - enough to buy a magnificent country home in the Cotswolds.

It is so exclusive that potential buyers will have to undergo a vetting process by agents Glentree Estates before paying £2,000 for the glossy brochure
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Eat your heart out: The magnificent three-story house was brought back to its glorious best thanks to a £40million renovation by property tycoon Andreas Panayiotou

 

Music to the owner's ears: Mr Panayiotou employed a team of 120 tradesmen for the renovation, adding a further 8,000sq/ft to the already substantial 19,000sq/ft

 

High-class finish: Twelve types of Italian marble and seven types of wood, all prepared in Italy, were used for the bathrooms, according to the estate agents

Fantastic features: The mansion now boasts 14 bedroom suites, six reception rooms, a drawing room, dining room, family room, sun room and snooker room

The property fell into disrepair after the Bank of China took over the three-storey mansion in the 1950s.
Bishops Avenue is now known as Billionaires’ Row because of the incredible wealth of the residents which include the Saudi Royal Family. And the person who buys Heath Hall will get bragging rights as one of only a few people in London with a nine-figure valued home. Mr Panayiotou employed a team of 120 tradesmen for the renovation, adding a further 8,000sq/ft to the already substantial 19,000sq/ft.

Entertainment hub: There is also a library, home cinema, steam room with sauna, fully fitted home gym and wine cellar with climate-controlled temperature

 

Host with the most: The person who buys Heath Hall will get bragging rights as one of only a few people in London with a nine-figure valued home

Tranquil: The home, set in 2.5 acres of manicured gardens, is one of the largest private properties in the capital, but comes with a stamp duty fee of £7million

He was ranked 200th in last year's UK Rich List after building up a £400million property empire, a remarkable achievement given that he suffers from dyslexia.He learned to memorise words, but never did learn to read in the conventional sense, leaving school at 14 without a single O-level.But despite his lack of qualifications, he went on to achieve stunning business success. The son of Greek-Cypriot immigrants, Mr Panayiotou was raised in London's East End.  
 

 

Prime real estate: An aerial view of Heath Hall (centre of picture), which is located on The Bishops Avenue, Hampstead, the home to many wealthy residents including the Saudi Royal Family

Labour of love... and money: Heath Hall was bought by property tycoon Andreas Panayiotou (pictured) in 2006 after falling into disrepair and he has spent £40million bringing it back to its glorious best

As a young man working for his father, he bought a small property in Islington, converted it into flats, and started what would become one of the biggest buy-to-let empires in Britain. In 2007 he sold thousands of flats, focusing instead on building a portfolio of hotels. Mr Panayiotou lives on a 20-acre estate in Epping Forest and owns £40million Gulfstream G450 jet, a £12million Mangusta 130 yacht, and two Cessna Citation jets.

The home, set in 2.5-acres of manicured gardens, now boasts 14 bedroom suites, six reception rooms, a drawing room, dining room, family room, sun room and snooker room. There is also a library, home cinema, steam room with sauna, fully fitted home gym and wine cellar with climate controlled temperature.Twelve types of Italian marble and seven types of wood were used for the bathrooms while the snooker room, office, bar, library and grand staircase are all clad in Oak.All of the carpentry and hand-carved marble basins were prepared in Italy before being transported to the property. And for the security-conscious billionaire likely to buy the property, Heath Hall has been fitted with a panic room.This vault-like room has its own toilet, basin, control panel and separate telephone wires, which cannot be cut.

The job of selling the mansion belongs to Glentree Estates and its managing director, Trevor Abrahmsohn.
Mr Abrahmsohn has sold 95 per cent of the homes on Bishops Avenue over the past 35-years and regards Heath Hall as one of the road’s finest properties. He said: 'Heath Hall is one of the largest private homes in the whole of London. It is like a country home in the city, there are private golf courses nearby and the West End it just 15-minutes away.

'It was the super-mansion of its day and the restoration has been carried out lovingly.'Bishops Avenue is like Beverly Hills, it is one of the world’s best addresses. And Heath Hall is one of the finest houses on the road.'

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Private Flying Palace - Airbus A380 Superjumbo

 

An unkown buyer from Middle Eastern prince has spend £300 million ($482 million!) for a luxurious Airbus A380 private jet, which is being designed by Worcestershire-based firm Design Q.
The converted Airbus A380 is expected to be ready in three years time and will hold the title of the world’s largest private jet.
In a space normally given to 600 passengers, the owner and his guests will enjoy five-star treatment from the moment of arrival.



According to Design Q’s co-founder Gary Doy, the belly of the A380 has been turned into a relaxation zone, including a Turkish bath lined with marble only two millimetres thick to keep the weight down.
Mr Doy added: “It is something very, very special and there is nothing like it on the market yet.
We are not trying to put a hotel in the air, it is tailored to the needs of flying, and has unique features which fit into that.

The Turkish bath is particularly spectacular, a steam room with marble, low lights and lots of spa treatments to choose from.”

There is also a unique well-being room that has floors and walls turned into giant screens showing the ground below. Guests can enjoy a unique flying experience by stepping on to the magic carpet as a cool scented breeze blows in the room.



Some of the other features of this luxurious jet include an onboard garage and a lift that shuttles between the three magnificent floors, from the private quarters upstairs, down to the concert hall.
The flying Palace has five suites with king-size beds, high-tech entertainment systems and prayer room with computer controlled mats that always face Mecca.

Besides private suites there is also a board room for mid-air business meetings and 20 ‘sleepers’ – the equivalent of First Class seats – for extra guests.

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Billionaires, Celebrities, and their Private Islands

Billionaires, Celebrities, and their Private Islands

The ultra-rich already hold a privileged role in the world, but nothing quite speaks of exclusivity like owning your own private island, cloistered away from the rest of the world on a personal piece of Paradise. According to Born Rich, these owners have acquired such pieces of prime island real estate and, what’s more, have had them tailored to their own leisurely needs.

Grand Bogue Caye, Belize

Owner: Bill Gates

Net Worth: $56 Billion

Bill Gates is by now no stranger to extravagance, as seen by his purchase of this island – supposedly the largest in the republic of Belize. Ever the savvy entrepreneur, Gates may have purchased this particular plot for its reputation as being one to provide unparalleled opportunities for growth and investor return. That, and it is just an astounding piece of Paradise with amazing water sports, specialized saltwater fishing areas, gorgeous views of the water, abundant shady palm and coconut trees, and a lush forest toward one end of the island.

Abrahamovich Island, St. Barts

Owner: Roman Abramovich

Net Worth: $13.4 Billion

 

This Russian billionaire is known for his investments in a number of ventures through his investment firm Milhouse LLC, and for his willingness to pay record auction prices for art. Jeet Singh, co-founder of ATG, formerly owned this private island before Abramovich purchased it for an astounding $90 million, making it another record for the oligarch as one of the most expensive islands ever sold. The exotic 70-acre locale boasts extraordinary ocean views, tennis courts, and swimming pools.

Necker Island, British Virgin Islands

Owner: Sir Richard Branson

Net Worth: $4.2 Billion

 

You’re probably already familiar with the high-flying Brit and head of the Virgin Group – made up of over a few hundred companies – but it’s now time to get to know his prime piece of British Virgin Islands real estate. Surrounded by pristine waters, coral reefs, and boasting a flawless sandy beach, the island is easily reached by helicopter from a neighboring island and, for you and 24 guests, comes with a staff of 60 people for $53,000 a night.

 

Mago Island, Fiji

Owner: Mel Gibson

Net Worth: $600 Million

 

Film mogul Mel Gibson purchased his 5,400-acre private island from a Japanese company in 2005 for $15 million. Although there are not many details about the locale made public, it has been said that Gibson enjoys the island in its natural state, and doesn’t plan on changing it very much. The island, which is known to be one of the largest private islands in the Pacific, is super private in that it only houses a couple of people – some Fijian caretakers and whoever happens to be at Gibson’s private residence.

 

Île Gagnon, Quebec

Owner: Celine Dion

Net Worth: $400 Million

 

For decades now, the famous Canadian has been a music industry queen with scores of top-charting hits and celebrated live shows, making her one of the world’s highest paid performers. The songstress purchased an island in Quebec on the Iles River to house her sprawling mansion, which was subject to a number of strict security measures. The island is so privatized that the closest an outsider can get is a glimpse in passing by boat.

 

 

Blackadore Cay, Belize

Owner: Leonardo DiCaprio

Net Worth: $200+ Million

 

Leonardo DiCaprio is perhaps now as well known for his acting in blockbuster films as he is for producing them. His island is situated in the barrier reef between Belize and Ambergris Caye and boasts an idyllic 104 acres. Reportedly purchased by the star for $1.75 million, the island is undergoing a green makeover with plans to incorporate solar power energy and a possible eco-resort at the gorgeous getaway.

 

 

Little Halls Pond Cay, Bahamas

Owner: Johnny Depp

Net Worth: $200 Million

 

This Pirates of the Caribbean series has earned the acclaimed actor millions – and his own private piece of the Bahamas islands. During shooting of the popular Pirates movies, the actor was enamored by the lifestyle of the people living in the Bahamas and thus decided to stake his own claim there for his immediate family – wife Vanessa Paradis and two children. Eco-friendly and breathtakingly scenic, the private island will harness the use of solar power to reduce its carbon footprint and maintain its green atmosphere.

 

Leaf Cay, Bahamas

Owner: Nicholas Cage

Net Worth: $180 Million

 

This actor/director/producer has been associated now with more than 60 movies to date and has made himself a pretty penny doing so. His island is located in the Exuma range of the Bahamas, and it neighbors the island of Cage’s good friend and fellow film legend Johnny Depp. The island boasts 19 buildings to include hotels, a 1500-foot airstrip, protected marina, solar power backup energy supply, lush private beaches, and more – and the island is not even entirely done with development yet.

 

Musha Cay Island, Bahamas

Owner: David Copperfield

Net Worth: $150 Million

Known as one of the greatest magicians and illusionists, Copperfield has often times vanished to his island, located 85 miles from Nassau in the Bahamas. It is located in a zone that is known as the largest collection of private islands and vacation destinations for the world’s VIPs. Musha Cay in itself is a collection of four lush islands with a total size of 700 acres and, for $32,250 per night, one can enjoy all that the luxurious locale has to offer – accommodations in a choice of five themed luxury villas (complete with Copperfield’s famed private art collection), water sports with provided state-of-the-art equipment, basking in the sun on the private beaches, and a feast of exquisite Caribbean cuisine.

 

Bonds Cay, Bahamas

Owner: Shakira

Net Worth: $140 Million

Co-Owners: Roger Waters and Alejandro Sanz

 

This Colombia-cum-international music sensation purchased this scenic spot with Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters and fellow Latin music star Alejandro Sanz. The 700-acre island, located in a gorgeous vacation area of the Bahamas, has become one of the most popular party spots of the rich and famous, and the owners only intend on developing it further. The island is currently home to boutique hotels, private beaches, luxury condominiums, private galleries, an 18-hole golf course, and more.

 

 

Rooster Cay Island, Bahamas

Owner: Eddie Murphy

Net Worth: $75 Million

 

This entertainment Renaissance man is one of the highest paid in the biz and purchased his private island in 2007 for $15 million. Unlike some of the islands owned by fellow film figures, Murphy’s island is in a prime location within close proximity to the Bahamas hub of Nassau. Not many details are known, but the locale is said to be ideal for resort decelopment and recreation, much like its neighbor, Paradise Island, which is known as a premier tourist vacation destination.

 

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