5, The Grove

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5, The Grove in September 2016

5, The Grove is a semi-detached house in Highgate, London. It is listed Grade II on the National Heritage List for England. [1]

Originally built around 1688, it was rebuilt around 1933 by C. H. James, yet retained its general appearance. The house consists of three storeys and a basement, built in red brick. The interior has been substantially altered since it was built. [1] During James's remodelling of the house in the 1930s, several examples of early 18th-century wallpapers were found hidden behind wooden panelling, which were subsequently donated to the Victoria and Albert Museum. [2] Wooden railings surround the front of the house, and a lantern surmounts the front entrance. [1] Prior to his death in 2016, George Michael was the sole tenant of this building.

In 2020, the house was bought for £19 million by Stephen Cameron and his wife, Clare Harrison, who made £170 million from selling the medical PR firm Nucleus Global. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Historic England, "Number 5 and attached railings, wall and lamp (1378980)", National Heritage List for England , retrieved 28 December 2016
  2. "Nos 1-6 The Grove (site of Dorchester House Garden)". University of London (British History Online). Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  3. Adams, Tim (30 October 2022). "The battle for Highgate: George Michael's old house at centre of face off over 'resort for super-rich". The Observer. Retrieved 30 October 2022.

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