The $6.5 million London legacy

Jemima Goldsmith's West London mansion, a family home and A-list sanctuary for nearly 30 years,is now on the market for $6.5 million.. Friends say she experienced 'empty nest syndrome' after her sons and stepdaughter moved out.

For nearly 30 years,Jemima Goldsmith's quirky West London mansion has been a bustling family home for her children and a sanctuary for A-list stars and the political elite.

A new start for Jemima

The screenwriter and producer is said to be keen for a 'new start' ahead of her marriage to billionaire financier Cameron O'Reilly,and plans to divide her time between his house in Switzerland and her $15 million manor house in the Cotswolds .

Jemima Goldsmith, 52, is set to marry billionaire financier Cameron O'Reilly, and plans to divide her time between his house in Switzerland and her $15 million manor house in the Cotswolds.

A 30-year history of glamour

The five-bedroom London house, Britannia Studios, was bought by Jemima in 1999 when she was heavily pregnant with her second son and married to cricketer Imran Khan, who went on to become the prime minister of Pakistan before being jailed on corruption charges.

Jemima Goldsmith bought the five-bedroom London house, Britannia Studios, in 1999 when she was heavily pregnant with her second son and married to cricketer Imran Khan.

Visitors describe the home as a New York loft

Visitors describe the home, on the Chelsea-Fulham bordeer, as more like a New York loft than a conventional family property. At its heart is a 49ft open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room, while the interiors are a blend of faded grandeur and bohemian comfort.

Visitors describe the home, on the Chelsea-Fulham border, as more like a New York loft than a conventional family property.

Who is the buyer?

The buyer of Jemima's London legacy remains a mystery, with friends saying she is keen to keep the sale private.

The buyer of Jemima's London legacy remains a mystery, with friends saying she is keen to keep the sale private.