Queen has long been considered one of Britain's most iconic bands, having been formed in London in 1970. The English capital is in the DNA of the band best known for hits such as 'We Will Rock You', 'Don't Stop Me Now', and 'Bohemian Rhapsody', and their frontman, Freddie Mercury, lived there throughout his career.
Back in 1969, the rockstar, who sadly passed away at the age of 45 in 1991, resided in a flat in Shepherd's Bush. That year, he gave an interview to the Daily Express, with a photo being captured from the interaction.
Inside Freddie Mercury's living room
© Getty ImagesFreddie, who was born Farrokh Bulsara, was seen playing guitar while sitting on the sofa in his living room. The most striking element of Freddie's space was his use of clashing prints. The walls were adorned with a geometric print paper, typical of 1970s homes, and he used a tartan throw to make his leather sofa more comfortable.
The living room also had posters on the walls for an added touch of individual flair. "In the 1970s, more was always more when it came to interior styling," HELLO!'s Replica Luxury Handbags Editor, Rachel Avery, says.
The era of more is more
"It was an era of warm jewel colours like orange and teal, as well as epic print clashing, as we see here in Freddie's home with the patterned wallpaper and tartan throw combo. Florals were huge in the world of wallpaper, and pretty much every home in England sported floral walls. Now we see this statement approach having a resurgence after years of muted Millennial grey."
© Getty ImagesFreddie lived in the flat before his career with Queen took off, and the house he is best known for later down the line was certainly an upgrade. In 1981, the singer moved into Garden Lodge at Logan Place in Kensington.
Freddie's legacy home
The detached house, built in 1909, first housed painter Cecil Rea and his wife. In 1978, it hit the market and was advertised by Chestertons as "standing in its own grounds… a unique, low-built, detached house with a superb studio".
© Mirrorpix via Getty ImagesIt featured seven bedrooms and requested offers in excess of £300,000. It was Freddie Mercury who purchased the home, buying it on the spot after viewing it. It was a lavish purchase, as according to Country Life, the average home sold for £12,000 that year.
© Getty ImagesUpon Freddie's death, the home was left to Mary Austin, his former fiancée. In 2024, she listed the property for £30 million. As of January 2026, it remained unsold.
Of her late friend's residence, Mary told Country Life: "This house has been the most glorious memory box, because it has such love and warmth in every room. It has been a joy to live in, and I have many wonderful memories here."
