The number of trophy homes that changed hands across central London last year nearly doubled from 2020, amid a boom in wealth and extremely favourable mortgages.

There were 32 sales of homes priced over £15 million (US$20.3 million) in the city during 2021, an 88% jump from the 17 that traded in 2020

Those 32 sales had a collective value of £773 million, leaving the average deal worth more than £24 million.

In particular, buyers were seeking mansions and townhouses spanning more than 10,000 square feet and with gardens, or penthouses with private terraces with a footprint of more than 6,000 square feet.

A selection of the top deals in 2021: