Monty Don, the long-time lead presenter of BBC's Gardeners' World, lives in the market town of Leominster in Herefordshire. Recent sold-price figures indicate that the average property in Leominster sells for around £235,809 over the past year, according to Rightmove.
Monty's home at Longmeadow
Monty Don and his wife, Sarah, have resided at Longmeadow in Ivington, Herefordshire, since the early 1990s. They purchased the property in October 1991, when both the house and garden had fallen into a state of neglect. The house was barely habitable, while the two-acre garden was predominantly an abandoned field strewn with builder's rubble and overrun with rough grass, nettles and brambles.
According to Monty's website: "There was just one tree when they bought the property: a hazel that now stands in what is known as the Spring Garden." The couple originally rented accommodation elsewhere while the work was undertaken, eventually moving into Longmeadow towards the close of 1992.
Why Leominster?
The horticulturist has previously spoken with English Home about where he lives and his motivations for choosing that location. He explained: "I live near a little town called Leominster in Herefordshire near the Welsh border." Concerning his choice of location, he observed it was "sufficiently far" from any London commuter belt, making it more economical.
Monty described his property as a Tudor oak-beamed hall house with 10 workrooms and studios. The garden is separated into four sections: the Cottage Garden, Jewel Garden, Paradise Garden, and Vegetable Garden.
Property prices in Leominster
The market town of Leominster is located in northern Herefordshire. Both the town centre and neighbouring villages provide an excellent starting point for discovering England and Wales. Leominster remains reasonably priced by Herefordshire standards, though house prices fluctuate significantly depending on whether you're searching within the town boundaries, nearby villages, or deeper into rural areas.
Recent sold-price figures indicate that the average property in Leominster sells for around £235,809 over the past year, according to Rightmove. Prices differ by property type: detached homes achieved an average price of £322,427, terraced properties £188,075, and semi-detached properties £236,519. Overall, homes sold in Leominster over the last year were 1% down on the previous year and 2% up on the 2022 peak of £230,076.
