Hugh Grant

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Hugh Grant, the quintessential English actor who rose to stardom in romantic comedies, is officially bidding farewell to his, “Love Actually” days. In 2002, the actor lived in a plush South Kensington penthouse suite at Petersham House. This was his residence while he filmed the iconic festive rom-com “Love Actually” as the Prime Minister and love interest to Martine McCutcheon’s Natalie character. However, a year later, Grant already decided to part ways with the posh property as it was reportedly too ostentatious for the notoriously publicity-shy actor. The residence then sold for a $4.8 million, which was slightly more than what he purchased it for, and in 2019 with its new owner, was listed once again. The price presented was a whopping $13.8 million but as the steep asking price failed to attract potential buyers, the home was taken off the market. Now, the London penthouse is for sale once more after a $2.8 million deduction for a total asking price of $11 million.

Located on the seventh floor of Petersham House on Harrington Road in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Grant’s former residence spans over 3,000 square feet with three bedrooms. The open floor plan presents a grand foyer leading into an expansive living room and dining area. The home’s interior evokes opulent and airy feel with its dazzling chandeliers and wrap-around glass windows for panoramic views of London. The expansive primary suite features an ensuite bath and spacious dressing room. Additionally, the space boasts two large guest bedrooms. Luxe amenities include a rooftop hot tub, private gym, and direct elevator access leading to the reception room. Stepping outside, the exterior space features two main terraces extending over 1,500 square feet. The west-facing terrace showcases Alpine-inspired wooden decking and carefully selected, artfully curated plants.

Alexander Millet holds the listing for this property.

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This sprawling French Art-Deco penthouse home in a condo-like building boasts breathtaking, direct & full panoramic Central Park Views with almost 100 feet of park frontage from all major rooms. This one-of-a-kind 4500sf penthouse is a luxury 1930’s Ruhlmann-style mansion in the sky in a pre-war Art Deco Building. Upon entering the vestibule under the period piece onyx chandelier, the home opens to a large paneled foyer with semi-precious tigers eye mosaic flooring which flows into an ultra-wide 37-ft living room on the park. Adjacent to the living room is a large park-facing Anigre wood-paneled library featuring a fully outfitted wet-bar and the only wood-burning fireplace in the building housed by a limited Art Deco black & gold marble mantle and bar top. Directly off the library is a 23-ft long dining room with plastered coffered ceilings and seating for up to 20 people, a south-facing 50sf garden terrace, and easy access to a large eat-in kitchen with an island, diner-style banquet, and top-of-the-line appliances. If you like to entertain, this is a caterer’s dream home with separate service entrance, food staging area, extra-large coat closet, full-service cocktail bar, integrated sound system throughout the home and large 6 to 8-ft passageways for the guests to move easily through the entertaining spaces. The remaining rooms include an oversized 1000sf master suite on the park with a park-facing Jacuzzi & steam room, 3 additional bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, 2 guest powder rooms and a laundry room.

PH16 has been featured in numerous films, TV shows, documentaries, and photoshoots including NBC’s "30 Rock" with Whoopi Goldberg (EGOT), Showtime’s "Billions," HBO's "The Deuce," HBO series "Vinyl" with Martin Scorsese directing on location, ABC movie "Madoff" starring Richard Dreyfuss, "Dreamgirls" with Jennifer Hudson, President Obama’s re-election campaign video featuring Ricky Martin and "Did You Hear about the Morgans" starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant. It has also played host to myriad charity and political events as well as several celebrity talent shows and performances.

Southmoor House is a pre-war building situated directly across the street from Central Park steps from Columbus Circle and The Time Warner Center. The building has period marble façade & marquis, new mechanicals & infrastructure and a new gym.

Address: 230 Central Park South, PH16, Manhattan, NY 10019

Price: $13,995,000

For more information, please contact Vickey Barron at 646-960-6183 or vbarron@compass.com

Vickey Barron is the exclusive agent representing the Chelsea/Tribeca, NY real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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These are the hot neighborhoods where celebrities live in London

Kensington and Chelsea

This area has long had a reputation for luxury and swank. It's known to hide some of the most outrageous basement bunkers complete with underground swimming pools and million dollar man caves. Townhouses here are flush with state-of-the-art fixtures and fancy roof gardens that compliment the charming Georgian architecture.

British rap sensation Stormzy keeps a flat in Chelsea near rock legend Eric Clapton, while fashion designer Paul Smith's Kensington mansion is worth $135 million. Rowan Atkinson and Madonna also bought homes here.

London has its share of millionaire boroughs, but K & C is the richest of them all. A penthouse in the Bulgari building in Knightsbridge sold for a whopping $157 million five years ago.

Notting Hill

This affluent section of West London was on everyone's radar after the 1999 romantic comedy of the same name starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant hit multiplexes.

It is prized for its renowned market where you can find vintage Chanel, Dior, and Hermes.

Notting Hill seems to hold a special place in the hearts of musicians. Damon Albarn lives and supports the local businesses on Portobello Road. When Tori Amos lived here she used to serenade the locals on the piano in a tiny brasserie. Bjork and Robbie Williams are also rumored to call Notting Hill home.

Richmond

Tom Hardy, a couple of Rolling Stones, Pete Townshend of British rock band, the Who, David Attenborough, Jerry Hall, actress Amanda Holden, Rick Astley, and Richard Ashcroft all live in Richmond.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie also bought a $16-million home here in happier times.

Pete Townshend of the Who's Richmond Mansion

The Richmond Theatre plays host to celebrities performing in limited runs, while the neighborhood homes offer everything from Victorian mansions to modern apartments.

Regents Park

The area around one of London's royal parks is a place many celebrities have purchased homes.

The northwest side–an area known as St. John's Wood, attracts the likes of Keith Richards, Kate Moss, Sir Paul McCartney, Ewen McGregor, Sir Richard Branson, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and record-producer Mark Ronson.

Artist Damien Hirst's Regents Park manse has a basement for his art collection.

You know it's a money place when the Rolling Stones' song "Play With Fire" contains the lyrics: "Your mother she's an heiress, owns a block in Saint John's Wood."

Belsize Park

Just to the Northeast of Regents is Belsize Park where Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton are known to reside, along with Tom Hiddleston, the Gallagher brothers, Sean Bean, Kate Hudson, Hugh Laurie, Jude Law, and Martin Freeman.

Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow caused a lot of commotion here a few years ago with their frequent renovations to their $7 million  mansion.

Clapham

One of South London's hippest areas, Clapham has become an enclave for powerful celebrity women. J.K. Rowling, Vivienne Westwood, Margot Robbie, and Vanessa Redgrave are among the famous faces here.

Stroll through Clapham Common on a Saturday morning and you'll see people working out with wireless headphones, yoga by the bandstand, and plenty of friendly dog walkers.

Fulham

Young-money celebs are drawn to the independent boutiques, hangout spots like the Durrell Arms, fabulous brunches at Manuka Kitchen, and the chic window displays Fulham has going on.

Inside a contemporary Fulham flat

One stretch on Fulham Road is known as "The Beach" and you'll find it lined with convertible Porsches parked outside of the numerous gastropubs and galleries.

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