More people are considering converting their basement in London to
accommodate their favourite bottles of champagne, as the popularity of
having a wine cellar has shot up in recent years. According to AWC Fine
Wine, while wine connoisseurs used to live in the country, there is now
an influx of enthusiasts in busy cities. Speaking with The
Telegraph, chief executive of AWC Fine Wine Stephen Williams said
more people can access fine wines through online clubs, making it more
available to those in the capital. In addition to this, wine enthusiasts
are spending a lot of thought and effort on their basement conversions
to create modern spaces with lots of glass, stainless steel and
sophisticated lighting. “They are becoming increasingly visible. Wine
isn’t something that people want to hide away any more. They want to
share it and enjoy talking about it,� Mr William told the news
provider. Londoners are trying to create space wherever they can find
it, whether that is building a basement or extending into their roofs.
Homeowners are using this additional space to have their own cinemas,
swimming pools, spas, tennis courts, nightclubs, bowling alleys or
somewhere to show off private car collections. Extra space is in such
high demand, the Daily
Mail recently reported that land beneath a London mansion sold for
£150,000 at auction, despite the fact it is an unexcavated basement and
has no planning permission. If you’d like to find out more about
basement conversions in the capital, get in touch with us here at The
Oxford & London Building Company.
