A new TV series is giving a rare glimpse inside some of the most lavish homes in the UK, including a Mayfair mansion so grand it has its own life and a Devon stately home that dates back to the Domesday Book.
Sally Lindsay’s Posh Sleepover, which debuts on Channel 5 this Saturday at 7pm , follows the presenter as she visits some of the UK’s wealthiest families to learn about their privileged lives and enjoy a tour of their beautiful properties.
The show focuses on the ‘Best of British’ attributes of each property, which are all said to showcase where design and modernity meet tradition and heritage.
In the first episode, airing this Saturday, she meets property Tycoon Kam Babaee, CEO and Founder of K10, and visits his Mayfair mansion boasting a cinema and spa complex, which he shares with his partner Ana and his son Kian.
In another episode, she will stay at the Devon stately home of the Honourable Alexander Clifford, son of Lord Clifford of Chudleigh.
One of the three reception rooms at Audley House, in Mayfair, a three-storey townhouse owned by property tycoon Kam Babaee
Sally Lindsay’s Posh Sleepover, which debuts on Channel 5 this Saturday at 7pm , follows the presenter as she visits some of the UK’s wealthiest families: Pictured, Ugbrooke House, a stately home belonging to the Lord Clifford of Chudleigh’s family
A look at Ugbrooke’s beautiful blue dining-room, which was restored using traditional methods in order to keep the house’s historical heritage alive
AUDLEY HOUSE, MAYFAIR
Sally meets property developer Kam who shows her around his family home Audley House, a Grade II listed townhouse in Mayfair, while she stays at Culross house one of K10’s new builds, adjacent to Hyde Park.
Kam, who plays table tennis with Boris Johnson, introduces Sally to his home, job and day-to-day life during the hour-long programme.
Dating back to 1780, the three-storey Georgian townhouse was refurbished to designs by Wolff Architects to provide a luxurious 8,700 sqft residence in the heart of the capital.
She is impressed by the exclusive features of his Mayfair home, stepping into the elegant entrance hall, bedecked in hand-painted skilk wallpaper, with restored original ceilings and a sweeping ‘Scarlett O’Hara style’ staircase.
The period building was refurbished to a modern standard and boasts three reception rooms, each decorated with the most exquisite furnishings in blue and gray and with beautiful high ceillings.
Antique crystal chandeliers, grand fireplaces and bespoke furniture pepper each room. It also has comfort cooling, while state-of-the-art security and audio/entertainment technology are incorporated throughout.
Audley House’s sweeping Scarlett O’Hara-style staircase, which is one of its main features, decorated with beautiful antique chandeliers and a cream and black runner
Another of the Audley House reception rooms, with a velvet sofa surrounded by crystal chandeliers, grand fireplaces and bespoke furniture
Audley House’s facade. In the show, Sally visits Kam’s house but stays at his other property, located on Culross house, opposite Hyde Park
A modern kitchen with sleek black countertops in Audley House, with a kitchen island and two oven as well as a large hob, perfect for family cooking
A look at the grandiose dining-room in Audley House, with green wallpaper, a grand fireplace mounted with a mirror and velvet draped curtains
The house was restored to a modern standard, including state of the art en-suite bathrooms with bathtubs. Kam shares the house with his partner Ana and son Kian
A look at Audley House’s private garden. The house also boasts its own health spa, perfect for relaxation time on top of a swimming pool located in the basement
The house;s front door is surrounded by manicured bushes and opens to a long lobby leading to the grand staircase to the upper floors
On the ground floor is a magnificent 14-16 seater formal dining room with antique chandelier and mirrors. The walls are paneled in lush velvet and there is a large reception room dressed with period paintings and cosy oversized sofas and accent chairs.
There are two further reception rooms, one styled with Ralph Lauren wall fabrics and the other with the finest silk wallpaper.
Perfect for family meals, the modern kitchen with sleek black counter-tops and ultra modern equipment includes a kitchen island and seating area.
The house also has a study, passenger lift with access to all floors, a basement swimming pool and spa complex as well as five VIP bedroom suites for Kam and his family as well as guests.
CULROSS HOUSE, MAYFAIR
On the show, Sally gets to stay at Culross house, which is owned by Kam’s company K10. This newly built mansion is located right opposite Hyde Park (pictured: the club room and bar)
The 8,051 sq. ft property includes five bedroom, a cinema, club room, a swimming pool, its own spa complex and a read garden. Pictured: the dining-room
In Saturday’s episode Sally is staying by herself at the Culross Street House, a £30million newly built townhouse mansion directly adjacent to Hyde Park.
The 8,051 sq. ft property includes five bedrooms, a cinema, club room, a swimming pool, its own spa complex and a rear garden.
During the visit, Kam points out the house is also equipped with a glass lift, a Hermes bedroom suite with bedding and accessories from the fashion house and a marble entrance hall.
The new build is located on the site the Coach House of the Earls of Essex.
K10 Group has designed the interiors of Culross House to be a celebration of the ‘Best of British’ classic design, with key rooms inspired by famous five-star hotels and VIP venues from around the world.
Culross House’s spa. The house is also equipped with a glass lift, a Hermes bedroom suite with bedding and accessories from the fashion house and a marble entrance hall
A view of Culross House from the outside. The modern townhouse mansion houses 8,051 sq feet of complete luxury in the heart of London
Kam, who comes from an Iranian family, made his millions working on mega mansions and luxury homes around the world.
He said: ‘K10 Group design and build some of the most outstanding mansions in Central London but we felt that by collaborating with a TV-series we could bring our brand to a wider audience.
‘Alongside showcasing Culross House the TV series gave us an opportunity to provide viewers with an insight into the family behind the brand alongside a view of the lifestyle provided by the shops and cafes of Mayfair.
The town house also features a glass lift for guests and its corridors are paved with marble. Coach House of the Earls of Essex
The lift is located right next to Culross House’s cinema room. The clubroom, which is located on the same floor, has its own car and wine cellar
K10 Group have designed the interiors of Culross House to be a celebration of the ‘Best of British’ classic design, with key rooms inspired by famous five-star hotels and VIP venues from around the world. Pictured: the Hermes bedroom
A look at one of the other five bedroom suites with en-suite bathroom, furnished with designer bedding and bespoke furnishing
‘I am very aware that my family enjoy a privileged lifestyle, but my hope is that viewers get to see how grounded and straightforward we are, and how important the love and support of my family is to me and the success of K10 Group,’ he added.
Alison Quirk, Co-owner of the Chatterbox production company talked about the show’s filming process.
‘The large K10 Group properties enabled us to film whilst still observing social distancing and health safeguarding. Hopefully the series will bring viewers some much needed escapism from the comfort of their sofas,’ she said.
UGBROOKE HOUSE, DEVON
In another episode, Sally travels to Devon, where she visits Ugbrooke House, which is the seat of the family of Lord Clifford of Chudleigh
One of the Ugbrooke house drawing room, with pistachio sofas and lavish period paintings. The house was remodelled in the 18th century, but has existed for the past 900 years
The next episode will see Sally travel to Devon, where she will stay in the beautiful stately home owned by the Honourable Alexander Clifford, the elder son of Lord Clifford of Chudleigh.
The house, which is located in the parish of Chudleigh, has existed for the past 900 years and is even mentioned in the Domesday Book.
Before the Reformation the land belonged to the Church and the house was occupied by Precentors to the Bishop of Exeter.
It has been in the Clifford family for over 400 years, and was remodelled in the second part of the 18th century by Robert Adams.
The 9th Baron of Clifford of Chudleigh was an aide-de-camp to Edward VII and entertained both him and King Geroge V at the stately home.
Ugbrooke House’s cream drawing room. The stately Home, of which Alexander Clifford is the custodian, houses weddings and corporate retreats
A look at the 3,000 acre of garden surrounded the stately home, which follow the design of 18th century landscaper Lancelot Capability Brown
Alexander is the current custodian of the stately home, which now accommodates weddings as well as corporate retreats.
The home comprises 12 luxury bedroom suites, with period furnishings.
Each room comes with its own theme but is furnished with exquisite period items such as goose down duvets and decorated with beautiful paintings. Four come with poster beds, and all have larger bathrooms.
The whole home was completely restored ‘using traditional materials including French velvet gaufrage and hand-dyed silk tapestries,’ according to Ugbrooke’s website.
An in-house butler looks after the guests and friends and a private chef is there to meet all dietary requirements.
A 3,000 acres estate surrounds the home, and includes a parkland following the design of 18th century landscaper Capability Brown.
The garden got a new lease of life thanks to a recent replanting on the advice of Michael Hickson, former head gardener at Knightshayes.