A Regent's Park mega-mansion, one of the UK's priciest properties, has reportedly been sold for £190 million just 18 months after its last purchase. The buyer is Abbas Sajwani, a 26-year-old Emirati property billionaire and son of Dubai-based developer Hussain Sajwani, who has worked with Donald Trump and is worth an estimated $15.3 billion (£11.63 billion).
Details of the Sale
The Holme, a 40-bedroom Grade II* listed Georgian property on four acres in Regent's Park, was listed for £250 million in March 2023. It was previously owned by Saudi Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan al-Saud but fell into receivership after a £150 million loan default. In December 2024, it sold for £138.9 million to a UK subsidiary of Luxembourg-based wealth manager Zedra, believed to be acting for an unnamed American tech billionaire. Now, it has reportedly sold again for a £50 million profit.
According to the Financial Times, Abbas Sajwani is buying the property on behalf of his family. Land Registry documents for the sale have not yet been made public. Zedra and Sotheby's International Realty, reportedly involved in the transaction, declined to comment.
Profile of the Buyer
Abbas Sajwani describes himself as "the youngest billionaire in global real estate" and is founder of AHS Properties, a super-prime Dubai-based development firm. Its projects include the $250 billion One Crescent on Palm Jumeirah and One Canal along the Dubai Water Canal, where a penthouse sold for a landmark $50,000. Earlier this month, AHS Properties acquired the Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai for $300 million.
Investment Appeal
Islay Robinson, CEO of financial brokerage Enness Global, says the Holme "makes sense" as an investment. "It might be a good store of wealth – something where that asset is secure and protected using the English legal system. It’s a place where assets can be held," he says. He highlights the property's privacy: "Security is paramount. It’s in the park. It’s Crown Estate. It’s not the easiest to get to. It’s behind gated security. It’s a very, very private and discreet house. I don’t think there’s anything that has a similar footprint in terms of the grounds, the plot size and everything else – I don’t think Buckingham Palace is going to come up for sale."
London Luxury Market Trends
The sale is one of several high-value transactions in London recently. In February, a penthouse at Park Modern sold for £57 million to tech billionaire Igor Babushkin, the biggest such sale in a decade. In April, property developer and Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy sold Providence House in Chelsea for over £270 million. Robinson notes: "London real estate has been subdued – it’s been challenging for a period of time. But the value point seems to be attracting international and domestic investors to acquire properties. I think it’s a sign that London’s hit that point in the marketplace. Maybe currency or international politics are to play, but that’s what’s driving these acquisitions."
Property Features
The Holme has 29,000 square feet of space, eight garages, a tennis court, sauna, whirlpool, grand dining room, and library. Under Zedra's tenure, no work was undertaken except pruning a willow tree, planning requests show.
