Inside the 30 million bombproof mansion where Margaret Thatcher lived for 22 years

Margaret Thatcher was one of the most polarising figures in the history of British politics. The prime minister's divisive policies split a nation, but when she wasn't ruling Britain with an iron fist, where did she spend her down-time'Answer: in this 30 million bombproof mansion in Chester Square in the exclusive Belgravia area of central London.The house was sold for a comparitvely small 4.1 million when she died in April 2013, but has since been gutted and renovated over the past 18 months by development company Leconfield. While many of the original features remain intact, a 500-bottle wine cellar, a gymnasium, a cinema, and a terrace have also been installed.The property is listed by Savills and is one of London's 'Blue Plaque' homes. The scheme, founded in 1866, attaches blue plaques to buildings with historically noteworthy past-residents. Having a blue-plaque on your home can add significant value to your home as buyers look to get their hands on a slice of history. The former homes of Winston Churchill, Karl Marx, and Jimi Hendrix also have the prestigious plaques.The six-storey property's stucco facade is typical of the upmarket area. However, the front door is bombproof thanks to its steel lining, while all front-facing windows are made of reinforced security glass.73 Chesterfield Square spans over 7,000 square foot of living space. The floor of the entrance hall is covered with Hopton stone flooring, the same used in the Houses of Parliament.The Grade II listed house hosted a number of world leaders. Richard Gutteridge, Head of Savills Sloane Street office, said: "If only the walls could talk, one could almost imagine Ronald Reagan and other heads of state sitting with Baroness Thatcher in her dining room."See the rest of the story at Business Insider
Click here to read full news..