A stunning mews property that was home to Madness lead singer Suggs in the 1980s is for sale in Camden, London, for £1.95 million.
Situated just off Camden Square in the highly sought-after location of Camden Mews, the home was originally three separate mews, one of which Suggs bought in 1981. After the Our House singer and his family moved out in 1985, it was sold to buyers who then owned it for 32 years.
Arranged over two floors, the large mews conversion has three bedrooms, a large double reception area, bespoke kitchen, three bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a breathtaking gold-gilded underground bar resembling a 1920s speakeasy. Now one of the largest homes on the exclusive Camden street, it really is worth making a fuss about.
The interiors are cool and eclectic, intertwining modern and traditional design. Wooden parquet flooring in the reception room oozes character, while the contemporary green tiles in the kitchen complement the navy cabinets tremendously. With heaps of TCL provided by current owners (it was revamped during lockdown last year), there's really nothing that needs to be redone here.
The property was mentioned in Suggs' autobiography, where he wrote: 'Finally we arrived at my newly purchased house in Camden. It had been part of the stables for the bigger houses at the back…The furniture at this point consisted of one jukebox with one record, "Cry Me a River" by Julie London. Which did make our housewarming somewhat limited, as did the fact that my mate who'd been in charge of the bar got fed up halfway through the proceedings and locked all the booze in the bathroom, taking the key with him.'
As well as the spacious inside space, there's also a charming decked terrace outside with screened glass for private lounging. It might not be a large garden, but then when you have your own underground bar who will be outside.
Oliver Sharpstone, Director of Dexters Camden says: 'Camden is such a vibrant and artistic area. You can find everything here from organic food stores to bars, restaurants and performance venues all concentrated in NW1. This mews house is a testament to the unique Camden art scene and is incredibly rare – thanks to its size, design, and history. We expect it would make the ultimate bachelor pad or a characterful family home. There will certainly be lots of interest in it.'
This property is currently on the market for £1,950,000 with Dexters.
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