Beloved British gardening icon Alan Titchmarsh has made the emotional revelation that he's being forced to leave his cherished family home after 35 years due to spiralling living costs.
The 74-year-old TV presenter, who transformed the property's garden into a horticultural masterpiece featured in his shows, shared his heartbreak at having to downsize from the Hampshire home he's loved since 1989.
'It's breaking my heart' says emotional Titchmarsh
'The cost of running it is just too much now,' the former Gardeners' World host confessed. 'It's breaking my heart, but we've got to be practical.'
Titchmarsh, who became a household name presenting shows like Ground Force and Love Your Garden, explained how maintaining the large property and its extensive gardens has become financially unsustainable with current energy prices and maintenance costs.
A garden that became national treasure
The broadcaster's stunning two-acre garden at the property became almost as famous as its owner, featuring regularly in his television programmes and books. The lush outdoor space includes manicured lawns, vibrant flower beds, and even a picturesque stream.
'I've poured my heart into this garden for three decades,' Titchmarsh said emotionally. 'Every tree I planted, every border I designed - they all tell our family's story.'
Celebrity property crunch hits home
The revelation highlights how even successful celebrities are feeling the pinch from Britain's cost of living crisis. Several other TV personalities have recently downsized their properties, but Titchmarsh's situation stands out due to his deep connection to the land.
The gardening guru hasn't yet revealed where he'll move to next, but assures fans he'll continue gardening 'even if it's just window boxes'.
As for his beloved garden? 'I hope the new owners will love it as much as we have,' he said wistfully. 'It deserves to be cherished.'
