A sprawling north London penthouse that housed pop star Ariana Grande throughout the production of the Wicked film franchise has hit the market with an asking price of £16.95 million.
Located on The Bishops Avenue in Hampstead—a tree-lined enclave known internationally as Billionaires' Row—the 9,677-square-foot residence commands the entire third floor of the gated Buxmead development. Grande leased the fortified home while shooting the musical fantasy and its sequel at Hertfordshire's Elstree Studios, situated less than 16 kilometres to the north. Joint selling agencies UK Sotheby's International Realty and Alexander Main launched the listing this week, positioning the property for high-net-worth buyers seeking cinematic space and total seclusion.
Space defines the layout. The principal floor centres around a 44-foot-long reception room framed by full-height glazing that looks out toward Kenwood Park. A formal dining room, a dedicated bar, and an interconnected terrace flank the main living quarters. In the private wing, the master suite features two separate dressing rooms, an expansive bathroom, and direct balcony access, while four guest bedrooms occupy a dedicated secondary wing.
The penthouse underwent a three-year interior build after property investor Dean Main, founder of acquisition firm Henigman, bought 11 apartments at Buxmead in shell-and-core condition in 2019. London studio SHH Architecture & Interior Design executed the interior fit-out, transforming raw concrete floors into bespoke living zones.
A private elevator connects the upper residence to a lower leisure deck. The subterranean floor operates as a self-contained entertainment complex, housing a private cinema, games room, study, secondary kitchen, wet bar, and a gym where Grande rehearsed choreography during movie production.
Guest bedrooms and workspaces on this level open directly onto private sunken patios. Downstairs, the private lift descends straight into an underground six-car garage—allowing residents to slip in and out of vehicles without stepping into common corridors.
The development operates like London's residential Fort Knox, purpose-built for high-profile clients who require complete insulation from the street.
Becky Fatemi, Executive Partner, UK Sotheby's International Realty
Architectural firm Harrison Varma designed Buxmead across 2.5 acres of manicured private grounds. A uniformed security team patrols the gated perimeter around the clock, screening deliveries and monitoring entry points. Beyond the penthouse's private quarters, the 20-unit development provides an 18-seat screening room, treatment suites, a concierge desk, and a wellness pavilion featuring a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room, hammam, and Jacuzzi.
| Property Parameter | Official Listing Specification |
|---|---|
| Asking Price | £16.95 million ($22.8 million) |
| Total Interior Area | 9,677 square feet |
| Accommodation | 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms |
| Key Features | 44-ft reception, private lift, 6-car garage |
| Private Amenities | Gym, cinema, games room, secondary kitchen |
| Development | Buxmead, 2.5-acre secured grounds |
Private viewings for verified international buyers are being scheduled through UK Sotheby's International Realty and Alexander Main ahead of summer transactions.
| Location | The Bishops Avenue, Hampstead, London |