Nigella Lawson is set to replace Prue Leith as a judge on The Great British Bake Off alongside Paul Hollywood, and when she’s not on screen the celebrity chef calls a lavish £5million converted stables property in Chelsea, London, home
Nigella Lawson resides in Chelsea(Image: John Lamb via Getty Images)
Celebrity chef and cookbook writer Nigella Lawson is poised to step in for Prue Leith, joining Paul Hollywood on the judging panel of The Great British Bake Off this evening. The culinary star is equally well regarded for a string of other television ventures, including Nigella: Cook, Eat, Repeat and Simply Nigella.
When she’s not gracing our screens or crafting new recipes, she is believed to reside in one of London’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.
Nigella’s enviable home sits on a quiet street lined with former stable conversions. The celebrated baker has made her Chelsea property her base for more than 12 years, having moved into the converted stable back in 2013.
She tends to guard her private life closely, yet regularly offers her followers tantalising glimpses of her lavish home, which boasts a stunning conservatory adorned with bookshelves and a welcoming armchair.
Peeks at her outdoor space reveal a charming courtyard, twinkling with fairy lights and dotted with wildflowers.
Nigella is set to replace Prue Leith on The Great British Bake Off tonight(Image: Getty)
Chelsea is widely regarded as one of London’s most prestigious and wealthy enclaves, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Belgravia.
Living in the capital doesn’t come cheap, and Chelsea ranks among its most expensive postcodes. Property prices in Chelsea averaged £1,936,183 over the past year.
The majority of flats sold at an average price of £1,149,728, while terraced houses commanded an average price of £3,834,759 and semi-detached homes reached £12,403,571.
At the time of writing, the priciest home currently on the market in Chelsea is listed at £40million. Remarkably, there are no fewer than 838 properties available, all priced between £1million and £20million.
The Chelsea Flower Show is also a major annual event that attracts visitors from across the globe(Image: Getty)
The area boasts a diverse mix of architectural styles, featuring stunning Georgian, Regency and Victorian properties.
It’s no surprise that many celebrities reside in the area, with famous residents past and present including Elton John, Stella McCartney, Piers Morgan, Jack Whitehall and Lily Allen.
Chelsea also offers plenty to see and do, with cafés, restaurants and shops dotted throughout its streets. In fact, Cluttons claims it boasts some of the capital’s finest shopping, with high-end designers such as Gucci, Chanel and Tom Ford found on Sloane Street and at Duke of York Square.
Chelsea is widely considered one of the poshest and most affluent parts of London(Image: Getty)
Local attractions include the Natural History Museum, Saatchi Gallery, Cadogan Hall, and the Victoria & Albert Museum.
The Chelsea Flower Show is also a significant annual occasion that attracts royalty, celebrities and visitors from across the globe.
While many locals enjoy taking part in the show, it is also common for residents to take advantage of the excellent short-term letting opportunities this event offers, according to Cluttons.
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