Harry Styles' £30M Hampstead Mansion Sparks 'Right to Light' Battle
HARRY STYLES' £30MILLION MANSION SPARKS CONTROVERSY: Neighbours Fume Over "Overbearing" Goliath of a Home
In the exclusive neighbourhood of Hampstead, Harry Styles is set to create an unparalleled mega-mansion, worth a staggering £30million. The 31-year-old pop sensation, known for his chart-topping hits and swoon-worthy looks, has been quietly buying up properties in the area, amassing four homes on the same street.
Sources close to the singer reveal that he plans to combine two luxury homes into one jaw-dropping pad, complete with four bedrooms, a state-of-the-art gym, a cinema, an art gallery, and even staff quarters. The mega-mansion will be a game-changer in the already affluent area, leaving some neighbours fuming over its potential impact on their lives.
"It's sad living next to a building site all the time," says one disgruntled resident. "This road didn't used to be like this. All the houses are now constantly being bought by millionaires and redone. It's like we're losing our community."
Another neighbour, who wishes to remain anonymous, adds: "There's another house down at the bottom of the road, which I'm sure will be bought up and renovated like the others. It's like a never-ending construction project around here."
Despite their concerns, no official complaints have been made about Harry's property. However, it's clear that his neighbours are not thrilled about the singer's plans to create an enormous estate in the heart of Hampstead.
According to sources, Harry may use one of his properties as a guest house for friends and family to stay in when visiting London. "He has three houses on one road in Hampstead and now he has quietly bought another," reveals a source close to the singer. "Two of the homes are being converted into one mega-mansion, while the third sits a way away from them and is a bit of an investment property."
This fourth new pad could be part of the mega-mansion estate and will be connected to the two houses, which are being knocked through, by a drive and a massive garden. "It's incredible the work Harry is putting into making this dream home," says the source.
The singer has had to navigate the complex planning process in Hampstead, where even the paint colour needs council sign-off. After months of wrangling with authorities, he finally received permission to proceed with renovations in April. However, work was delayed last month due to further ecological surveys and meticulous construction plans.
New documents show that Harry's team of consultants is hard at work ticking boxes, including delicate negotiations over local wildlife. A recent survey flagged a feral pigeon nest, fox holes, and even bat activity. If bats are found, all work must stop while Harry applies for a special licence from Natural England.
The singer has also had to co-ordinate with celebrity neighbour Cat Deeley, who is renovating a property nearby. They have reportedly held meetings and distributed leaflets to ensure neighbours stay on-side and disruption is minimal.
One document states that they will "liaise with contractors completing work on other local sites with the aim of pro-actively managing the cumulative impacts of local construction projects." The document also promises to "co-ordinate activities whenever possible to minimise potential disruption to local residents."
Noise is a major concern, and Harry has had to be mindful of the loud din made by building machinery. He's had to fit "acoustic enclosures to suppress noisy equipment" and use 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. With a net worth of £200million, Harry Styles is undoubtedly one of the richest young men in the world. His Hampstead mega-mansion is set to become one of the most talked-about homes in the UK.
Harry's Net Worth: A Jaw-Dropping £200million
As one of the most successful pop stars of his generation, Harry Styles has amassed a staggering fortune. His net worth of £200million puts him firmly in first place on Heat Magazine's 2024 Rich List. With his numerous sold-out tours, chart-topping albums, and lucrative endorsement deals, it's no wonder he's become one of the richest young men in the world.
As the renovation project continues, neighbours are watching with bated breath to see how Harry's mega-mansion will impact their lives. Will it be a welcome addition to the community, or an overbearing goliath that dominates the skyline? Only time will tell.