Freddie Mercury’s London home, Garden Lodge, is now on the market for the first time since the iconic singer’s death in 1991, with an asking price of $58.4m (£30m). The property, located in the affluent Kensington area, was bequeathed to Mercury’s friend and former fiancee, Mary Austin, who has preserved the home and its contents for over three decades.
Constructed in the Neo-Georgian architectural style in 1907, the house served as a sanctuary for the late Queen frontman. Mercury personally redesigned the interior with the help of interior architect Robin Moore Ede, creating a grand yet comfortable ambiance that he referred to as his “country house in central London.”
The centerpiece of Garden Lodge is the double-height drawing room, originally an artists’ studio, where Mercury placed his grand piano and composed music. Mary Austin, the current owner, has described the home as a “glorious memory box” filled with love and warmth in every room, and has now decided to entrust the property to a new owner.
The sale of Freddie Mercury’s former residence presents a unique opportunity for a buyer to own a piece of music history and a meticulously preserved time capsule of the legendary musician’s life.
