Freddie Mercury's Home For Sale – First Time Since 1980

Freddie Mercury's Home For Sale – First Time Since 1980

Freddie Mercury died in 1991, but his music lives on, with Queen's Greatest Hits the best-selling album of all time in the UK and his induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Mercury left his London home, Garden Lodge, to his former partner and longtime friend Mary Austin. Meticulously preserved for thirty years by Austin, this time capsule of music history is offered for sale for the first time since Mercury's purchase in 1980, accepting offers in excess of £30m ($38m).

Garden Lodge is a stunning Neo-Georgian mansion which served as Mercury's "country house in London", a sanctuary from his high-intensity life on tour. Garden Lodge's centerpiece is a two-story drawing room, which once housed the grand piano on which Mercury composed his signature hit, "Bohemian Rhapsody." French doors lead from the Japanese sitting room to the beautiful gardens. Every room of the house is infused with Mercury's vibrant personality, with design choices made personally by the artist, including citrus-toned yellow walls in the intimate dining room, and floor-to-ceiling mirrors in the lavish dressing room that once housed his extensive collection of stage costumes.

Kensington is an upscale London neighborhood known for its stately Victorian homes. Nearby options for entertainment include the Natural History Museum, the Design Museum, Kensington Palace, and Kensington Gardens. The chic boutiques on Kensington High Street and star-studded concerts at Royal Albert Hall are both within walking distance. Popular with celebrities, the neighborhood's notable residents include Eric Clapton, Stella McCartney, Rowan Atkinson, and Dido.

The listing is held by Knight Frank. Photos of Garden Lodge courtesy Knight Frank.

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