Nigella Lawson is set to join Paul Hollywood as a judge on The Great British Bake Off tonight, replacing Prue Leith. The chef and cookbook author, known for shows such as Nigella: Cook, Eat, Repeat and Simply Nigella, lives in an affluent part of London when not on television screens.
A converted stable in Chelsea
Lawson's home is on a small street lined with houses converted from stables. She moved into the property in Chelsea in 2013 and has called it home for more than 12 years. The home is valued at £5million.
She keeps her private life to herself but often shares glimpses of the property, including a conservatory with shelves of books and a cosy armchair. Snippets from her garden show a courtyard filled with fairy lights and wildflowers.
One of London's most expensive areas
Chelsea is widely considered one of the poshest and most affluent parts of London, along with Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Belgravia. House prices in the area averaged £1,936,183 over the last year. Flats sold for an average of £1,149,728, terraced homes for £3,834,759, and semi-detached properties for £12,403,571.
At the time of writing, the most expensive property on the market in Chelsea is £40million, and there are 838 properties for sale priced between £1million and £20million. The area features a mix of Georgian, Regency and Victorian architecture.
Celebrity residents and local attractions
Many celebrities live in Chelsea, past and present, including Elton John, Stella McCartney, Piers Morgan, Jack Whitehall and Lily Allen. The area offers cafes, restaurants and shops, with Cluttons claiming it has some of the best shopping in the capital, with designers such as Gucci, Chanel and Tom Ford on Sloane Street and at Duke of York Square.
Nearby attractions include the Natural History Museum, Saatchi Gallery, Cadogan Hall and the Victoria & Albert Museum. The Chelsea Flower Show is a major annual event that draws royalty, celebrities and crowds from around the world. While many locals enjoy participating, it is also common for residents to capitalise on short-term rental opportunities during the event, according to Cluttons.
