Alan Titchmarsh is preparing for a major life change after reportedly selling his much-loved countryside home in Hampshire.
The British gardening favourite, 77, and his wife Alison, 74, have said goodbye to their sprawling Grade II-listed property in Holybourne, near Alton, after deciding it was time to downsize.
The couple, who have been married for more than 50 years, had lived in the beautiful rural home surrounded by four acres of land — complete with the kind of garden fans would expect from one of Britain’s best-known horticultural experts.
But maintaining such a large historic property eventually became a practical concern.
Alan previously admitted that while leaving the house was emotional, he wanted to make the move before the responsibility became too much.
He explained that restoring an old home and creating a garden around it meant pouring “heart and soul” into the place, making the decision to leave especially difficult.
However, the presenter said he was also thinking about the future and wanted a fresh start while he and Alison could still fully enjoy it.
The sale comes amid reports that developers are planning to build 160 new homes close to the village property — a proposal said to have sparked hundreds of complaints from local residents.
Alan and Alison have now reportedly moved to a luxury five-bedroom home in Surrey, worth around £2.6 million.
Their new property is a very different style from the Georgian farmhouse they left behind.
Alan described it as modern, single-storey and “liberating,” joking that they refuse to call it a bungalow because it still has five steps.
For the beloved TV gardener, the move marks the end of one deeply personal chapter — but also the beginning of a calmer, easier and exciting new way of life.
After decades spent inspiring the nation’s gardens, Alan now appears ready to enjoy a little more peace in his own.
