A church round the corner from Harrods has been converted into one of London's most expensive homes and is on the market for £50million.
The 11,500sq ft house in Knightsbridge was sold 15 years ago by the Diocese of London, which needed money for urgent repairs, for just £1million after congregation numbers fell.
It was then turned into a four-storey home complete with basement swimming pool and was owned by Alain Boublil - writer of Les Miserables and Miss Saigon.
However in 2009 he sold the home for £13.5million to a Thai businessman, according to the Evening Standard.
Part of the church was retained by the diocese and continues to be used to this day for worship and community activities.
The rest of the building, though, was then upgraded again with a three-year project costing £10million to bring it to its current state.
The house is not formally for sale, but it has been 'placed' with only a handful of super-rich people who can afford it.
Neighbours told today how speculation over the next tenant has become 'the talk of the street'.
Alice Zetalofsky who lives yards from the former church, said: 'Yes we have all talked about it.
'It's become the talk of the street. Who it might be? Nobody seems to know. Guessing it will be someone incredibly rich. If it cost £50m then suppose only handful of people could afford it, couldn't they?
'It is a beautiful building, though I'm not sure if it would be a suitable home. I'm not sure I would want to live in an old church. Bit spooky wouldn't you say?'

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