Graham Norton has opened up about a 'heartbreaking' change in his life, admitting, 'I miss it' as he reflected on selling his New York townhouse. The 63-year-old presenter, known for his chat show and Eurovision coverage, recently sold the £8 million ivy-covered cottage in Sniffen Court, a historic mews popular with celebrities like Lenny Kravitz and Cole Porter.
Norton's Emotional Connection to New York
On the Off Menu podcast, comedian James Acaster noted that Norton 'spends a lot of time in America,' prompting the host to respond: 'I mean, less so now. Yeah, I must say, I go a lot less now and I miss it. It's kind of heartbreaking. Especially New York, I love New York.' Norton praised the city's food scene, calling it 'amazing' and noting that while London has caught up in many ways, dining in New York feels 'more accessible' and 'easier to find.'
Property Sales and Life Changes
In addition to the New York property, Norton reportedly put his East London townhouse in Wapping on the market last year, with an asking price of £5 million. The four-floor home overlooks the River Thames and features a patio, private garden, and communal space. In his memoir So Me, Norton wrote: 'I find that I respond to [houses] in a very emotional way.' He told the Sunday Times that he had been considering the move for 'a couple of years' before feeling 'brave enough to make a huge change.'
Norton still maintains a home in London and a property in West Cork, Ireland, where he married his husband Jonathan McLeod. He describes the Irish coast as a 'paradise.'
New Reality Show: The Neighbourhood
Norton's new 11-part reality series, The Neighbourhood, premieres tonight (April 24) at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. The show features six households moving into a Peak District village, where their lives become a giant game show. They must keep their neighbours onside to compete for a £250,000 prize. Norton said: 'What I loved about The Neighbourhood is it properly is a new format. It's not something meets something else... I really thought I hadn't seen this show before. It leans into our curiosity about what's behind closed doors and there's something really compelling and addictive about seeing the way the existing households interact with each other. I thought I'd watch that - and I'd never want to work on something I wouldn't watch. I thought - this show would hook me!'
