This $26,750,000 mansion is in such a state it's left people wondering if it's saveable or just worth demolishing and starting again

This $26,750,000 mansion in the UK has deteriorated so much that it’s almost worth demolishing and starting again.

On London’s ultra-exclusive Bishop’s Avenue, also known as Billionaire’s Row, sits a crumbling 13,900-square-foot mansion that once belonged to foreign royalty.

Now on the market for $26.75 million, Fair Hill’s lavish marble staircases and gold-trimmed reception halls are fighting against decades of decay.

In a world where prime land often outshines old architecture, this mansion’s future may depend on a wrecking ball.

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A $26,750,000 mansion with gold ceilings and an identity crisis

Welcome to Bishop’s Avenue, which is also known as London’s Billionaires’ Row. It’s jam-packed full of the most opulent mansions you’ve ever seen.

Step through the towering double doors and the opulence is unmistakable, with a triple-stacked marble staircase, soaring ceilings, and gold detailing everywhere.

The house was clearly built for excess: with six reception rooms, eight bedrooms, and even a nightclub-style party room with its own DJ booth and bar.

But beneath the glitz lies a property showing its age with peeling finishes, dated interiors, and sprawling unused spaces, making the once-majestic home feel more like a time capsule than a mansion.

Its biggest problem is that the state it’s in means people only look at the property for the potential it may have, and not the structure it actually is.

Is it saveable or just worth demolishing and starting over?

The real draw here is the land. Because Fair Hill isn’t a listed property, wealthy developers can demolish and rebuild without the red tape that usually comes with historic homes.

For that kind of buyer, the vision is clear: clear the site, design something modern and expansive, and turn the address into a trophy asset.

Agents say the mansion hasn’t yet received offers near its asking price, reinforcing the idea that the sale is about the postcode, not the plasterwork.

Whether Fair Hill finds a preservationist or a developer, one thing’s certain: on Billionaire’s Row, even a $26 million palace isn’t safe from the bulldozers.

You can see more about Fair Hill on Series 3 Episode 7 of Britain’s Most Expensive Houses on Channel 4.

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