Amanda Holden's quiet life in affluent UK village where house prices average 1.2million

Amanda Holden may dazzle on screen with as a glamorous judge on Britain's Got Talent, but off-camera she enjoys a quiet life in a picturesque English village. The Heart radio presenter, 54, lives in Cobham, Surrey, in a mansion estimated to be worth around £7million which she moved into with her husband Chris Hughes and their daughters Lexi and Hollie.

The family moved to the pretty village, known for its leafy surroundings, historic architecture, and high-end shops and restaurants, in December 2023 after deciding to move from London. Amanda previously lived in a property in Richmond, south London with her family which she described as her "forever home". However, the family decided to sell up from £5million after buying it for £3.5million back in 2015.

Their new country pile has multiple bedrooms, a huge, fully fitted kitchen, an at-home gym, a large garden, and a massive pool area. They have a grand entrance hall, which Amanda has managed to fit a grand piano at the foot of the stairs.

Speaking about her new country mansion house, she told MailOnline: "This is my dream home. My entire life I have wanted the dream home, and you know you do the stepping up and now I've finally got it."

She continued: "It was the perfect house, and most people would have probably moved in and kept it the same, but it was a very pale, white and grey house and it's not like that anymore."

"I am turning it into the Beverly Hills Hotel, that's my aim. I have just planted two palm trees in the garden, which makes me feel so happy."

Amanda previously opened up about her priorities for her house, and told The Mirror: "I am house proud, but I've got two kids, two dogs and a cat, so it's a family house."

"Everything is washable and wipeable. It's so open plan my littlest can cycle her bike around. I don't have carpets on the ground floor and this is disgusting but I was doing an interview a while ago and my puppy pooed on the floor during the chat. But you don't worry if you have wooden floors. Two words: wipe clean."

Meanwhile, the desirable village of Cobham is known for being a desirable place to live. In 2019, The Sunday Times included it in their "Best Places to Live" list, highlighting its blend of luxury and community spirit.

The Telegraph ranked Cobham as the second most desirable place to live in Britain, noting its high percentage of residents in managerial positions and excellent educational standards.

Situated approximately 17 miles southwest of central London, it offers convenient access to the capital via the A3 and M25, with train services from Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon station reaching London Waterloo in about 40 minutes.

The village boasts a vibrant high street featuring a mix of independent boutiques and upscale restaurants, including The Ivy Cobham Brasserie and Coppa Club Cobham. It also has plenty of green spaces such as the 18th-century landscaped gardens of Painshill Park and the scenic River Mole.

The housing market in Cobham reflects its desirability, with average property prices around £1.23million, according to Rightmove.

The majority of properties sold in Cobham during the last year were detached properties, selling for an average price of £1.78million.