Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has put his beautiful country estate up for sale for £1.295 million, featuring a carp lake on the property. Wallace, who recently announced his plans to relocate to Yorkshire and Italy with his family, including wife Anne-Marie Sterpini and son Sid, has decided to part ways with his Kent home. The five-bedroom house in Biddenden, near Ashford, which Wallace purchased for £810,000 in 2008, is now listed by estate agents.
Described as a spacious detached family home in excellent condition, the property sits on approximately 5 acres of land comprising gardens, woodland, and pasture. It also includes equestrian facilities like a stable yard and workshop. The estate agents, Harpers and Hurlingham, highlight the features of the property, such as a large entrance hall, a sitting and dining room with a fireplace, a family room, a study, a modern kitchen with a breakfast area, a utility room, and a cloakroom on the ground floor.
The first floor of the house consists of a master bedroom suite with a dressing room and a bath/shower room, a guest bedroom with an ensuite shower room, three additional bedrooms, and a family bathroom. The property also offers ample off-road parking, a stable yard with five stables, a hay barn, and a workshop. Outside, there is a paved terrace with a fountain, a lawn area with a fishpond, and an orchard with apple, pear, plum, and peach trees.
Wallace, 61, explained that his decision to move was influenced by his daughter living in the area and his fondness for the location. Seeking a new community-oriented environment, Wallace expressed his desire to feel more connected, as he currently feels isolated in his current residence.
The controversy surrounding Wallace began in November 2024 when allegations of misconduct surfaced, leading to his dismissal from MasterChef. Following an investigation that revealed several complaints, Wallace issued a statement expressing regret for any distress caused and denying any intention to harm or humiliate. The upheld claims included instances of unwelcome physical contact, inappropriate behavior, and culturally insensitive remarks. Despite being cleared of the most serious allegations, Wallace’s reputation has been tarnished by the incident.