An architect has been told he may have to move out of the multi-million-pound home he designed for himself, to make way for the construction of tunnels for the proposed high-speed rail link.
Mike Dowd is among about 500 residents who could face being displaced as they live near the proposed route, which will run from Euston station to Birmingham.
The property on Parkway, Camden, comprises Mr Dowd’s home and six apartments he leases.
His neighbours include Stanley Johnson, the Mayor’s father and an outspoken critic of the project. Although Mr Dowd’s home will not be demolished, residents will have to move out for at least eight months during construction due to intolerable noise levels.
Alternatively, HS2 will buy his home at market value.
Mr Dowd said: “I am in no man’s land as I won’t know about my fate until Parliament votes on the project next year.”
An HS2 spokesman said: “The approach to Euston is still under consideration.”
