I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! presenter Ant McPartlin has sold his luxurious Wimbledon mansion for a reported £6 million, concluding a property saga that involved a contentious planning dispute with neighbours over protected trees.
The Property Dispute and Sale
The 50-year-old television star and his wife, Anne-Marie Corbett, have successfully agreed a deal for their seven-bedroom home with a Scottish millionaire businessman. The sale comes after the couple decided to completely leave the South West London property they had called home since moving in together in 2019.
The controversy began when locals objected to the couple's initial plans to cut down six 'healthy' trees in their garden that were protected by a Tree Preservation Order. Despite gaining permission from the local council to fell the trees in February, a neighbour formally objected to the decision, stating there was 'no justification' provided apart from the applicant's wish to allow re-landscaping.
From Renovation to Relocation
Following the objection, Anne-Marie and Ant revised their planning application to preserve the trees but ultimately made the decision to sell the property entirely. Ant had originally purchased the house outright without a mortgage in 2018 and subsequently invested hundreds of thousands of pounds into the impressive residence.
The magnificent three-floor property boasts an array of luxury features including a private cinema, swimming pool, and five reception rooms, creating what many would consider a dream home. The couple's move marks a significant change after six years of ownership and substantial investment in the property.
I'm A Celeb Drama Continues
The property sale coincides with Ant currently being in Australia, where he's presenting the 2025 series of I'm A Celebrity alongside his co-host Declan Donnelly. The latest series has already generated considerable attention, particularly regarding viewers' reactions to campmates' performance in the challenging Bushtucker trials.
Some audience members have expressed dissatisfaction with how well the celebrities have been managing the trials, which determine the quality of their evening meals through a public voting system. Addressing the criticism, Dec commented on viewer reactions to the campmates receiving occasional treats like marshmallows and hot chocolate, while Ant emphasised that the stars are still surviving on significantly less food than they would typically consume in their normal lives.
The property transaction, handled while Ant is overseas filming, represents a significant chapter closing for the presenter and his wife as they move on from their Wimbledon home following the well-documented neighbourhood dispute.
