In a move that's raising eyebrows across both sides of the Atlantic, British singer Lily Allen and her husband David Harbour have officially sold their stunning Brooklyn townhouse. The property sale comes hot on the heels of startling revelations in Allen's recent memoir that have cast their relationship timeline in a completely new light.
The Brooklyn Love Nest
The couple's four-storey New York home, which they purchased for $11 million in 2022, has now changed hands. The beautiful brownstone in Brooklyn's sought-after Cobble Hill neighbourhood served as their primary residence during their time in the city, featuring all the luxury amenities you'd expect from A-list celebrities.
Timeline Troubles Revealed
What makes this property transaction particularly intriguing are the bombshell confessions in Allen's autobiography. The singer openly admitted that her relationship with the Stranger Things actor began while he was still married to his first wife, Maria Alekseevna. Even more startlingly, Allen revealed their first intimate encounter occurred while she herself was still in a relationship with someone else.
A Complicated History
The memoir details how Allen met Harbour while he was still married to Slovenian artist Maria Alekseevna, whom he'd wed in 2011. According to Allen's account, their connection was immediate and powerful, leading to that fateful first encounter in a north London hotel. The singer has been remarkably candid about the complicated beginnings of their romance, acknowledging the pain their actions caused to others.
Moving On From New York
The sale of their Brooklyn property marks a significant chapter closure for the couple, who have since relocated to the UK. With two children from her previous marriage to Sam Cooper, Allen has expressed her desire to raise her family closer to home, telling Vogue she wanted her daughters to have a "proper English childhood."
What's Next for the Couple?
Now settled back in Britain, Allen and Harbour appear to be putting down roots in English soil. The property sale suggests they're fully committing to their life across the pond, leaving their New York love nest behind along with the complicated history it represents.
