Darts legend Bobby George, now 80, continues to reside in an extraordinary 18-bedroom mansion he built himself over three decades ago. The property, named George Hall and located in Ardleigh near Colchester, is designed in the shape of a dart flight, reflecting the eccentric personality of the former BDO World Championship finalist.
George, known for his flashy jewellery and 'King of Bling' nickname, originally planned a 28-bedroom residence but scaled back after planners deemed it 'over the top'. The 12-acre estate includes a pub-style entertainment area with a bar and snooker table, as well as three fishing lakes where the avid angler spends much of his spare time.
The mansion also houses a collection of darts memorabilia, including one of George's own toes. He had several toes amputated in 1999 due to a genetic condition, and kept one, which now sits in a vodka bottle in his bar. In his autobiography, he wrote: 'Nobody believes me, or at least they don't, until they see me without my socks on.'
George, who reached the BDO World Championship final in 1980 and 1994 but lost both times, found success on the exhibition darts circuit, which funded the construction of his unique home. He told the BBC that he 'overdid it' when planning the house, but explained: 'I was younger, and I didn't have any fear.'
