Neighbours of Harry Styles say they are frustrated by ongoing renovation work at the singer’s £30 million Hampstead property, calling it “sad living next to a building site all the time.”
The 31-year-old has begun converting two luxury houses on a private estate in north London into a single residence, a project that, according to reports, will not be completed until late 2027. The remodel is said to include four bedrooms, a gym, a cinema, an art gallery and staff quarters.
Some locals told The Telegraph that the road has been transformed in recent years as multiple houses have been bought by wealthy owners and subject to extensive redevelopment. "It's sad living next to a building site all the time," one resident said. "This road didn't used to be like this. All the houses are now constantly being bought by millionaires and redone."
Reports this week also said Styles had purchased another property on the same street, marking his fourth acquisition on that block. Neighbourhood complaints to date, as reported, focus on the disruption and the scale of construction rather than on the celebrity status of the buyer.
The scheme to combine two adjoining homes into a single, larger dwelling reflects a trend in some affluent London enclaves, where owners acquire neighbouring properties to create bespoke single-family estates. The works underway in Hampstead include both structural alterations and extensive interior fit-outs to accommodate the listed amenities.
Details on the planning permissions, contractors or the schedule of specific works have not been provided publicly. Local authorities typically regulate significant redevelopment projects through the planning process, and large schemes can take months or years to complete depending on approvals and on-site conditions.
Styles has previously kept a relatively low public profile regarding his property moves, and his representatives have not issued a public comment about the renovations or neighbour concerns. Neighbourhood tensions over construction and redevelopment are a recurrent issue in London suburbs experiencing high levels of investment and renovation.
The Hampstead area has long been prized for its green spaces and period houses, attracting buyers seeking larger homes within the capital. As high-value properties are altered or combined, some residents and local observers say the character of certain streets has changed, while proponents of redevelopment point to the economic activity and jobs such projects can bring.
The renovation at Styles’ property is expected to continue through 2027, with neighbours and local interest likely to remain while construction is ongoing.