The manager of the Russian energy company bought the most expensive house in London

Real estate in the center of the British capital cost an unnamed buyer £ 15.45 million.
According to The Times, the largest ever pandemic in the London real estate market was concluded by the owner of one of Russia's energy companies. The new owner wished to remain anonymous, for this, all parties to the transaction signed an agreement on non-disclosure of information. According to the publication, the buyer purchased a house for himself and his family.

The former owners of the mansion - Canadian businessmen Maurice and Nicole Benisti - initially put it up for sale for £ 16 million, but against the backdrop of the crisis caused by the coronavirus epidemic, the price was reduced to 15.45 million

The house has a total area of ​​600 square meters. m located at 26 Old Queen Street, not far from Buckingham Palace

The house has five bedrooms, an office, a library, three living rooms, a private terrace, a wine cellar and other premises

According to Jeremy Guy, managing director of Beauchamp Estates, who closed the deal, the purchase of such an expensive property in the midst of quarantine demonstrates confidence in the elite housing market in London

The interior design is made in a modern style, it was developed by decorator Nicola Fontanella from Argent Design, among whose clients many Hollywood stars

The house has several stairs and an elevator.

The rooftop terrace overlooks St James's Park and London's historic center.

A few years ago, the building was completely renovated and modernized by the previous owners.

Since the buyer entered the transaction during quarantine, brokers arranged for him a virtual tour of the house - this practice is common today in all major real estate agencies

Each room is decorated with photographs, paintings by contemporary artists or sculptures.

Minimalist master bathroom overlooking the inner garden

Many home furnishings were custom made.

The decoration used expensive materials, such as marble, bronze and precious wood

In total, the house has six floors, it is surrounded by its own garden and a small area with landscaping.

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