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London's most expensive property, which has a living space larger than a football pitch, is in ruins but just hit the market for $220 million — take a look inside
London's most expensive property, which has a living space larger than a football pitch, is in ruins but just hit the market for $220 million — take a look inside
Marielle DescalsotaOct 27, 2022, 21:31 IST
2-8 Rutland Gate.Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
2-8 Rutland Gate has been bought and sold by a handful of billionaires.
The property is located in Knightsbridge, the most expensive area in London.
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2-8 Rutland Gate is the most expensive property in London. It went on sale in October for £200 million, or $221 million, according to The Guardian.
2-8 Rutland Gate.Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
2-8 Rutland Gate is located in the affluent Knightsbridge district in central London, just south of Hyde Park.
Hyde Park.Andrew Holt/Getty Images
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2-8 Rutland Gate, like other properties in Knightsbridge, caters to a specific clientele of wealthy individuals, many of whom are not UK citizens.
Rafik Hariri; Prince Sultan of Saudi Arabia.Jamal Saidi/Reuters; Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images
The property has a total floor area of 5,782 square meters, or around 62,000 square feet, according to its website. It's larger than a football pitch, which means refurbishing it is expensive.
Proposed exterior renovation of 2-8 Rutland Gate.Squire and Partners
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Several photos on 2-8 Rutland Gate's website show the extent of the disrepair inside the property.
Inside 2-8 Rutland Gate.Squire and Partners
2-8 Rutland Gate has been owned by several different individuals in the past few decades, and its ownership will likely continue changing hands.