The Bishops Avenue is home to dozens of enormous mansions worth hundreds of millions of pounds. But today, many of the homes look abandoned and in a state of disrepair. Share your email to get the latest property news We have more newsletters Share your email to get the latest property news We have more newsletters Once dubbed "Billionaire's Row", Bishops Avenue, nestled near London's exclusive neighbourhoods of Hampstead and Highgate, has been steeped in opulence.
Its history is as rich as its residents, with over 60 immense mansions collectively worth hundreds of millions. While some grand dwellings are occupied, others stand desolate or have been converted into care homes. Ownership of many mansions shrouded in secrecy, linked to companies in offshore tax havens and nearly impossible to identify without expert accountants.
Renowned figures are amongst the elite property holders, reports the Express . Among them are the Saudi royal family who bought a lavish set known as "The Towers" during the 80s to evade potential conflict with Iraq. Heath Hall, a prestigious home owned by a Czech magnate, housed celebrities such as Justin Bieber and Salma Hayek, is another of the prestigious estates.
Despite neglect, the homes command prices in the tens of millions, owned by the immensely wealthy who can afford to leave them unattended. Each home boasts its story; for instance, one served as Salman Rushdie's fortified refuge, encompassing around-the-clock police protection after Iran is.