Inside David Attenborough's idyllic home and 'favourite place on earth' where the 'end is near'
Sir David Attenborough has been to many beautiful parts of the world but he said his most favourite place is his suburban home nestled in Richmond, Surrey. We've taken a look inside...
As David Attenborough turns 99, the broadcast legend expressed that he is "nearing the end of his life" in his latest compelling documentary.
Sir David made the admission as he discussed his mortality as part of his brand new feature-length film Oceans as he said he is now "approaching the end of his life". While he starts to slow down, and spend more time at home, we've taken a look at his cosy abode nestled in his "favourite place on earth" - Richmond, Surrey.
Despite the wildlife expert visiting nearly every corner of the earth, to him, his most beloved place is at home in his suburban setting.
Sir David was born in Isleworth, Middlesex and grew up on the campus of the University of Leicester, where his father was principal. But these days, Sir David resides in Richmond. The affluent, residential area borders the River Thames and is home to Kew Gardens. Richmond Park is also a very popular green space where herds of deer can be seen.
The affluent area is home to several posh cafes and restaurants as well as boutiques and plenty of coffee shops. While the area is scenic, the homes don't come cheap in Richmond, and the properties have an average price of £1,063,479 over the last year, according to Rightmove. The majority of sales in Richmond during the last year were flats, selling for an average price of £553,629.
Despite being propelled into the limelight, the celebrity veteran enjoys a humble life in one of London's most idyllic suburbs, as he spends most of his time now, after sharing he's coming to "the end" of his life.
Sir David has remained living in his family home in Richmond Upon Thames, London, since his beloved wife Jane died almost 20 years ago. According to The Express, his dedication to his craft became a therapeutic escape during his time of grief. Married for 47 years to Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Oriel, the couple share two children, Robert and Susan.
Jane's life was tragically cut short at 70 due to a brain haemorrhage. During this difficult period, Sir David was filming in New Zealand but managed to return to the UK in time to be by her side.
Through his documentaries, Sir David has long highlighted the environmental challenges facing the world and contributed to the development of initiatives aimed at protecting endangered species.
However, he held onto optimism stating that marine environments can recover robustly. He maintained: "If we save the sea, we save our world. After a lifetime of filming our planet, I'm sure nothing is more important.'
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