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Billionaire John Fredriksen Lists £250M Chelsea Mansion Amid Economic Woes

7/21/2025

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John Fredriksen, the UK's ninth richest billionaire, has put his opulent £250 million Chelsea mansion on the market, driven by concerns over Britain's faltering economy. This grand 30,000-square-foot Georgian estate boasts a lavish ballroom and sprawling gardens. With his business now based in the UAE, Fredriksen laments recent tax changes that have pushed many billionaires away from the UK.

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John Fredriksen, the UK's ninth richest billionaire, has put his opulent £250 million Chelsea mansion on the market, driven by concerns over Britain's faltering economy. This grand 30,000-square-foot Georgian estate boasts a lavish ballroom and sprawling gardens. With his business now based in the UAE, Fredriksen laments recent tax changes that have pushed many billionaires away from the UK.