Rita Ora begins renovations to modernise £7.5million ‘haunted’ north London mansion get under way

Rita Ora has started the huge house renovations on her £7.5 million north London home- despite admitting she’s moving to Australia.

The singer, 31, risks annoying the Primrose Hill set as her extensive plans to modernise the Grade II-listed property get under way.

Rita’s renovations will include a new luxurious dressing room and pantry. She has also gained planning approval for strict security measures including a panic room and CCTV usually used in airports. 

The singer relocated to Australia in December for filming of its version of The Voice and arrived with filmmaker boyfriend, New Zealander Taika Waititi. And Rita recently sad she wants to settle down and buy a property in Sydney’s Harbour City

Neighbours on the multi-million pound road may not be too happy with the renovations as, not only do they have to contend with the construction crew, a valuable car parking space is taken up by a portable toilet for the builders.

Rita bought the six-bedroom home, built in 1882, last year and had her plans approved by Camden Council in October. The singer relocated to Australia in December for filming of its version of The Voice and arrived with filmmaker boyfriend, New Zealander Taika Waititi, 46. 

And Rita recently told the Australia’s Daily Telegraph she wants to settle down and buy a property in Sydney’s Harbour City, saying: ‘I just love Australia, I have really found a great home here. 

Splashing out: Rita bought the six-bedroom home, built in 1882, last year and had her plans approved by Camden Council in October

Glam: Rita took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a slew of sizzling snaps in a strapless boob tube which showed off her toned waist as she got her make-up done 

Selfie: Rita also shared a snap in the lift. She looked effortlessly stylish in a black blazer 

‘The weather, the beach, it is such a lovely community. I can walk to my local cafe, sit there and have breakfast, my local supermarket and butchers, I have just got my thing now, my places I go to.’

Despite setting her heart on moving Down Under, Rita is still ploughing on with the construction work, which also includes a new shower and dressing room, a fireplace in the master bedroom and the creation of a pantry.  

She wants to put in hi-tech security cameras – the Hikvision Network IR PTZ system, which is advertised for being used in areas with a wide range ‘such as the rivers, forests, roads, railways, airports, ports, squares, parks, scene spots, stations and large events’.

An official report said: ‘A full security review was conducted covering the new premises, the potential safeguards that should be in place to enable the client to be at peace while residing at home, happy in the knowledge they are safe.

Big plans: Despite setting her heart on moving Down Under, Rita is still ploughing on with the construction work, which also includes a new shower and dressing room, a fireplace in the master bedroom and the creation of a pantry

‘Due to her success, her fame, her wealth and exposure to the public and media, this all leaves her open to unknown sinister risks/intentions.

‘There are two rooms that can be used as a safe room where the client can go as a last safe haven. The door must be strong with good locks, and whichever room is chosen must have good mobile phone coverage.

‘Sadly, the client has been the victim of stalkers, intruders and online fraudsters. Luckily, because of her security measures, all have been neutralised.’

Rita was previously left shaken in 2015 when a thief broke into her then-home while she slept upstairs and made off with £200,000 worth of designer goods.  

None of her neighbours objected to her recent planning application.

The new property is rumoured to be haunted, according to the publication, who reported the seller previously said: ‘People definitely believe they hear strange things here at night.’ 

Plans to live in Australia: ‘The weather, the beach, it is such a lovely community. I can walk to my local cafe, sit there and have breakfast, my local supermarket and butchers, I have just got my thing now, my places I go to’, Rita said about living in Oz