Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 23, 2025 · Entertainment

Harry Styles’ £30 Million Mega-Mansion: A Glimpse into the Future

Harry Styles is gearing up to break ground on his £30million mega-renovation next month ¿ a project that won't be completed until late 2027

The Glamour and Intrigue of London's Elite: A Glimpse into the Lives of Celebrities

As the spotlight shines brightly on the lives of the rich and famous, we can't help but be intrigued by the latest news and gossip surrounding our beloved celebrities. From Harry Styles' £30 million mega-renovation to Lewis Capaldi's new properties in Hampstead, it seems like the stars are aligning for a summer of glamour and excitement.

Harry Styles: The Mega-Renovation King

The former One Direction singer, right, is combining two luxury homes on a private estate in Hampstead, north London

Get ready for a jaw-dropping pad that will make your wildest dreams come true! Former One Direction heartthrob Harry Styles is gearing up to break ground on his £30 million mega-renovation, which won't be completed until late 2027. But what's the hold-up? It seems like the area's conservation rules have been giving him a run for his money.

After months of wrangling with planning authorities, Harry finally got the green light in April. However, work has been delayed due to further ecological surveys and meticulous construction plans. The singer's team is working overtime to tick all the boxes, including delicate negotiations over local wildlife. We're talking feral pigeon nests, fox holes, and even bat activity! If bats are found, all work must stop while Harry applies for a special licence from Natural England.

But that's not all – Harry has also had to co-ordinate with celebrity neighbour Cat Deeley, who is renovating a property nearby. They've reportedly held meetings and distributed leaflets to ensure neighbours stay on-side and disruption is minimal. Talk about being a good neighbour!

Pop star Lewis Capaldi will be able to count Harry Styles as a neighbour after snapping up two houses in Hampstead ¿ one for pleasure and one for leisure

To minimize noise pollution, Harry's team has fitted "acoustic enclosures to suppress noisy equipment" and will be using equipment with electric engines instead of petrol-driven ones. The whole project is expected to be complete in October 2027... unless unforeseen problems mean the project heads in the wrong direction.

Lewis Capaldi: The New Resident of Hampstead

And speaking of celebrity neighbours, pop star Lewis Capaldi has just snapped up two houses in Hampstead – one for pleasure and one for leisure! We can only imagine the parties he'll be throwing at his new pad. But what's even more interesting is that Lewis has reportedly enlisted the help of members' club Soho House to do the heavy lifting after admitting he has no sense of style.

A new name has entered the frame to replace Anna Wintour as editor-in-chief of American Vogue ¿ Victoria Beckham

We're talking two houses in the same neighbourhood as Harry Styles – talk about a summer of glamour! With both celebrities renovating their properties, it's clear that Hampstead is the place to be for the rich and famous this season.

Victoria Beckham: The Fashionista with a Chance at Vogue

Could Victoria Beckham be the new face of American Vogue? A clutch of fashionistas are talking up her chances of landing the coveted role. One source tells us, "Victoria's seen as an arbiter of sartorial taste and style. And Anna admires her, which counts for an enormous amount." With a legion of worldwide fans and designers in her back pocket, it seems like Posh is the perfect candidate to replace Anna Wintour.

Pictured: Queen Camilla during day four of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival 2025 at York Racecourse

And did you know that Victoria Beckham has even started channelling Ms Wintour – famed for her bob – with her own version of the hairdo? Talk about style icon status!

Camilla's Racing Frenzy

But not all celebrities are focused on renovations and fashion. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, was clearly gripped by the action at the annual Ebor Festival at York Racecourse. We're talking tension in the final furlong – just like the Queen! Camilla was there with her former sister-in-law, the Countess of Halifax, ex-wife of Richard Parker Bowles.

Mary Berry launched a hamper of favourite things at Fortnum & Mason last week¿ and tells me her secret guilty pleasure is Pringles

Spotted

  • Tom Hiddleston keeping things low-key at Heathrow Terminal 5, en route to Belfast. No fuss, just a Marvel star and his backpack.
  • Madonna pedalling through Hyde Park, proving that at 67 she's still got plenty of energy.
  • Rita Ora, right, at a hot Pilates class in Notting Hill, sweating it out after husband Taika Waititi's 50th birthday bash in Ibiza.
  • James Norton cycling down Bond Street. A hint, perhaps, that he's gearing up for a role that shares the road's name?

Mary Berry: The Queen of Crisps

Who knew Mary Berry had a secret guilty pleasure? It turns out that the former Bake Off queen loves Pringles – especially the barbecue flavoured ones! "Once you get your hand in…", she says with a wry smile. One of her friends even gifted her a personalised tube for her 90th birthday.

Amazon Boss Jeff Bezos' New Venture

Word reaches us that Amazon boss Jeff Bezos could be funnelling funds into the new glossy magazine launched by ex-Vogue editor Edward Enninful – 72. Insiders whisper that the move may be less about Bezos and more of a project for his new wife, Lauren Sanchez. With Bezos bringing the billions and former journalist Lauren eyeing the bylines, this could be the most high-flying media launch yet.

Sources:

  • TheScholarlyNote.com
  • Exclusive sources close to the celebrities mentioned above