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The Wham! singer's Highgate property was once an absolute stunner, but is currently lying in ruin, although plans are in place to bring the pad back to its original glory
George Michael's once-stunning £10 million North London mansion has tragically fallen into a state of total ruin, but the singer's sister is determined to resurrect the property.
The Wham! singer, who tragically passed away in 2016 on Christmas Day, left the Highgate property as part of a whopping £98 million fortune, having originally purchased the pad in 1987.
However, after years of neglect, as well as a burglary in 2002, the house has become almost completely derelict.
George's sister, Yioda, has however been given the green light to restore the mansion, having been granted permission by the local council. According to The Sun , renowned architects BB Partnership will be leading the project to make the house “habitable” again.
Its not expected to be an easy job, however. The last Christmas performer's former residence is surrounded by dangerously tall and fast growing trees, including a holly, a thuja, and a 12m cyprus, all dangerously close to the building and soaring ten metres into the air.
Planning reports are believed to say that extensive tree maintenance is vital for both the “preservation” of the property and to “control encroachment.”
Beyond the landscaping, Yioda is set to overhaul the property with a brand-new state-of-the-art roof, eco-friendly solar panels, as well as some new windows and doors.
She also hopes to convert one of the garages into a second living space on the same property. Pics show scaffolding entombing the once-luxurious home, which apparently could be worth around £10 million once all the work is completed.
Its not known whether the house will then be sold, or if the property will continue to belong to Yioda.
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