What changed hands?
Providence House, Chelsea, London. Sold by developer Nick Candy. One of the largest residential transactions ever recorded.
A Chelsea landmark changes hands
Providence House, tucked behind the walls of London's Royal Hospital Chelsea, changed hands for approximately £265 million (about $350 million) in April 2026. The property was sold by developer Nick Candy, who had spent years restoring and expanding the historic residence into one of London's most extraordinary private homes.
One of the biggest home sales ever recorded
The transaction ranks among the largest residential sales ever recorded globally, surpassing most of the landmark London and New York transactions that have set records in previous years. The result reflects the enduring appeal of prime central London real estate at the very top of the market, where scarcity, heritage, and privacy combine to produce prices that rival the art and cars on this site.
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Sale documentation: Bloomberg — Nick Candy London home sale ↗
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