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Previously owned by a Lebanese billionaire politician, a Saudi Prince and most recently the property typhoon Hui Ka Yan, Britain’s most expensive mansion is up for sale at an impressive \u00a3250 million asking price.<\/h3>\n

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We’ve shared our thoughts on the mega-mansion in a new feature by The Telegraph. Written by Jonathan Ford, our Managing Partner Camilla Dell<\/a> has offered her insight into why she thinks the property won’t sell at anything without a steep discount, backed up by decades of experience and knowledge into London’s prime property market trends.<\/p>\n

Read the article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Britain’s most expensive mansion is up for sale at an astounding \u00a3250 million. 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