Strictly judge's plans for her lavish new home are revealed after she demolishes the entire 1920s property except for one wall

Strictly star Darcey Bussell has unveiled elaborate plans for her multi-million pound home in one of the capital's most exclusive enclaves. 

The former prima ballerina, 49, has almost completely demolished her £3 million property in south-west London, reducing it to rubble save for the facade.

Once completed, the lavish three-storey, four-bedroom house will also boast a state-of-the-art kitchen and dining area, a separate living room and a large study – and will be worth about £5 million. 

But they have faced setbacks since 2016 when neighbours objected to the building work, arguing the 'soul-less shells' would detract from the historic character of the area. 

The demolition has been underway for around a year, with a completion date yet to be finalised.  

The dancer, her Australian hedge fund manager husband Angus Forbes, and their two teenage daughters, Phoebe and Zoe, originally moved into the house in 2014 after spending five years in Australia. 

According to reports, the 49-year-old and her family are renting a property nearby while they wait for their home to be finished.

The property, originally built in 1920, is in a conservation area in south-west London, meaning the Strictly Come Dancing Judge has to keep the facade to fit in with the well-heeled area where homes sell for around £1.8 million.  

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