Nick Candy Sells Chelsea Mansion for Record 270 Million Pounds

British property developer Nick Candy has sold his Chelsea mansion for more than 270 million pounds, marking the highest price ever paid for a single home in London and one of the most expensive residential transactions worldwide.

The sale of Providence House, a Grade II-listed 19th-century property on a two-acre site within the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, went to an unidentified buyer after multiple offers were made despite the home never being formally marketed. People familiar with the deal, who spoke on condition of anonymity, described intense interest from prospective purchasers who approached Candy directly. The transaction was handled by UK Sotheby's International Realty, though the firm declined to comment. Candy, when contacted about the sale, offered no response.

Originally known as Gordon House, the mansion occupies land once associated with Sir Robert Walpole, Britain's first prime minister. Candy's brother, Christian, acquired it at auction in 2012 for 75 million pounds before transferring ownership to Nick in 2014. Under Nick Candy's stewardship, the estate underwent extensive renovations, including the addition of a private cinema, bowling alley, spa,...