Jamie Oliver has been keeping the nation well-fed during lockdown with his two-recipe meals, filmed from the comfort of his own home. The 44-year-old chef has been sharing quick tips to help groceries last longer, giving viewers a glimpse inside his kitchen.
The TV chef previously lived in a Grade II listed mansion in Hampstead Heath, north London, with his wife Jools and their five children. That property, boasting seven bedrooms, a large garden and a playroom with an indoor treehouse, was worth an estimated £8.9 million.
Last year, the Olivers bought a 16th century mansion in Finchingfield, Essex, for £6 million. The Tudor property sits on 70 acres and had not been sold for 250 years. The house includes seven bedrooms, stables where Jamie reportedly hoped to film cooking shows, and is surrounded by fishing lakes.
The family can enjoy a swimming pool, trampoline and a five-a-side football pitch built shortly before they moved in. The mansion was regularly used for filming The Only Way Is Essex between 2012 and 2014, featuring stars such as Lauren Goodger, Lucy Mecklenburgh and Joey Essex.
Renovations may continue, with Jamie said to have plans to redo the library and kitchen, and add underfloor heating in the pantry. The sprawling garden offers the perfect spot for a self-isolated country walk.
