Sir Elton John's childhood home has been snapped up by a buyer within just 72 hours of its initial listing.

The birthplace and childhood home of the musical icon was sold in just three days of going on the market.

The three-bedroom semi-detached house in Pinner Hill Road, Pinner, was where Reginald Dwight - now known as Elton John – learned to play the piano and showcase his talent.

Estate agents Gibbs Gillespie marketed the home at £525,000 and agreed the sale within just 72 hours.

To celebrate the sale, the firm invited award-winning Sir Elton look-alike and tribute act Paul Bacon to pop down to the property and say goodbye to Pinner Hill Road.

Paul said: "Obviously I know about Sir Elton being from Pinner but to visit the home where he grew up was surreal.

"I’ve been performing a tribute to Sir Elton since the 1980s so both professionally and personally I found seeing the home really interesting and inspiring."

Liam Byrne, the Pinner office’s property marketing manager, said: "The level of interest in the property was extraordinary.

"Due to its historic background the property received attention from the local, national and even international media and this drove enquiries.

"It’s a property with lots of history and tons of potential."