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In 1826, after the
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In 2020, a 15,000 square-foot plot of land with a 6,000 square-foot mansion were put on the market with plans to develop a £40 million Malibu-style home. As of early 2021, there are believed to be 12 mansions under construction on the street with a total value of £500 million.
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