A massive blaze ripped through one of London’s finest listed mansions on Monday morning.
More than 70 firefighters battled to save what they can at Grade II-listed Hollybush House, which has been engulfed in flames.
Hollybush House, which had been undergoing extensive renovations, dates back to the late 18th century and is set in 2.23 acres of gardens, which feature three sun terraces, a pond and a large heated swimming pool. The sprawling home sold in 2020 for £4.5million.
The property is located on Hadley Green Road, which is dotted with huge multi-million pound homes and has seen properties sell for an average of £1.75million in the past year.
In a statement, London Fire Brigade said: “Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackled a fire at a house on Hadley Green Road in Barnet.
“The entire roof, as well as the first and ground floors of a detached house undergoing refurbishment were alight. The structure subsequently suffered a partial collapse. There are no reports of any injuries.
“One of the Brigade's 32-metre turntable ladders was used at the scene as a water tower to tackle the fire from above.
“Control Officers took the first of eight calls to the fire at 0110 and mobilised crews from Southgate, Barnet, Finchley and surrounding fire stations to the scene.
“The cause of the fire is under investigation.”
In an update shortly after 7am, the fire brigade said firefighters managed to get the blaze under control by 4.48am, but were remaining on scene to dampen down hotspots.