Overview
- The scaffolding has been removed from the Hampstead property, revealing a new roof with solar panels, fresh doors, windows, and decking.
- One garage is being converted into living quarters as part of broader modernization efforts approved by Camden Council.
- The renovation faced opposition from neighbors and a local conservation group over the felling and pruning of mature trees in a protected area.
- Camden Council granted permission to remove or trim several trees, addressing concerns about their proximity to the building and structural risks.
- The mansion, purchased by George Michael in 1987 and inherited by Yioda Panayiotou in 2016, had fallen into disrepair before the current restoration began.