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Irish Examiner
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
For sale: Step inside Graham Norton's €5.8m literary London sanctuary
Television presenter and bestselling author Graham Norton has listed his historic London home for sale, with an asking price of €5.8m (£4.9m). The property, located in Wapping's prestigious Pier Head conservation area, has been Norton's residence for the past 20 years. The three-storey Georgian building dates back to 1811 and was originally constructed as a customs office by the London Dock Company. The home is now described by estate agents Knight Frank as 'a beautifully presented residence' situated in a private garden square enclave on the banks of the River Thames. Picture: Knight Frank The Corkman, known for his long-running BBC chat show and best-selling books, shares the property with his husband, Jonathan McLeod, and their black cockapoo, Douglas. The couple, married since 2022, are reportedly planning to downsize. The four-bedroom, five-bathroom property features four reception rooms and includes an adjoining two-storey rear building with dramatic double-height ceilings. It combines period architecture with modern comforts, featuring exposed brickwork, expansive wooden floors, and large windows that flood the interiors with natural light. Picture: Knight Frank The main living space features exposed beams, a green leather sofa, white armchairs, and a collection of large-scale artworks lit by spotlights. The formal dining room includes an oval table, fireplace, and French doors that lead to a tiled outdoor patio surrounded by greenery. Additional outdoor space includes a covered terrace with wall-mounted heaters and an awning, offering a sheltered area for year-round use. Picture: Knight Frank Inside, there are multiple cozy nooks, including reading areas with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and fireplaces. One room, reportedly used for writing, features two sofas, a desk, and more bookshelves — a fitting space for Norton's literary pursuits. A lower-level corner of the home also serves as a creative space, with a keyboard and acoustic guitar situated near the staircase. The kitchen is fitted with a large American-style fridge-freezer, a wine rack built into a central island, and polished wood flooring throughout. Bathrooms are spacious and elegantly finished, including one with seafoam green tiles, a freestanding tub, and double sinks. Picture: Knight Frank The top floor is entirely occupied by the master bedroom, offering privacy and sweeping views of the surrounding area. With its central Wapping location, riverside setting, and rich history, the property offers a rare opportunity to own a slice of London heritage. Picture: Knight Frank
Irish Independent
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Inside Graham Norton's €5.8m luxury home of 20 years as it goes on the market
The presenter has lived at the home in Wapping for 20 years. It has now gone on sale for a whopping €5.8 million (£4.9 million). Described by real estate agents Knight Frank as 'a beautifully presented residence', the three-storey home has four bedrooms, four sitting rooms and five bathrooms. It is 'set in an exclusive and private garden square enclave, that is positioned on the banks of the River Thames in a prime and central Wapping setting'. The home, which was built in 1811 as a customs office by the London Dock Company, is large with bare red brick in areas, with expensive wood flooring throughout, and its many windows flood the home with light. It also comes with an adjoining rear two-floor building with double-height ceilings. A snap showcasing the outside of the home shows the residence tucked away among the hustle and bustle of the city with a large green area in front of it, set against the backdrop of London's famous river and the skyline. More pictures give potential buyers an exclusive look behind Norton's red front door. The main living area appears to be located just a few steps up from inside the entrance. It includes large windows, a high ceiling with beams, and large artworks adorned with spotlights. The perfect spot for hosting his celebrity friends, it comprises a green leather couch opposite two white armchairs with a coffee table on a rug in between. ADVERTISEMENT The dining room, with a large oval table, and plenty of seats, a fireplace, and walls adorned with art, has two large doors that open onto a tiled outdoor area that has plenty of greenery. Another spacious outdoor area comes with wall-mounted heaters and an awning so you can still enjoy some fresh air even when the weather isn't ideal. One of the living areas, which is just inside the back door, serves as an airy, yet snug space for reading, with wall-to-ceiling book shelves, cosy armchairs and a fireplace. More books fill the shelves of another cosy room in the home, alongside two light coloured sofas, cushions, artwork and a large writing desk – a must-have for the best-selling author. A hidden nook on a lower floor of the home is next to a staircase, with images showing it's decorated with a keyboard and an acoustic guitar. The well-equipped kitchen comes with a wine rack built into an island, a large American-style fridge-freezer and stunning wood flooring. One of the bathrooms pictured is white, with a large window and seafoam green tiles, and comes with a double sink with a free-standing bathtub. Snaps show inside two of the home's bedrooms, one of which features a stunning period-style bed, with a leather bed in the other. The top floor is occupied in its entirety by the master bedroom. Norton lives at the Georgian Home in the Pier Head conservation area with his husband of three years, Jonathan McLeod and their black cockapoo, Douglas. The couple now plan to downsize. Speaking to the Sunday Times, the 62-year-old said he's been thinking about selling the home for a couple of years, and finally feels 'brave enough to make a huge change to my life.' The 62-year-old added: 'My favourite times have definitely been enjoying a drink sitting by the river on a summer's evening. 'My least favourite memory in the house was that time one of the dogs got stuck in a neighbour's shrub.'
Sunday World
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Inside Graham Norton's €5.8M luxury home of 20 years as it goes on the market
The Irish TV presenter is selling his home of 20 years as he wants to downsize Graham Norton has put his €5.8M luxury London home on the market. The presenter has lived at the home in Wapping for 20 years. It has now gone on sale for a whopping €5.8 million (£4.9 million). Described by real estate agents Knight Frank as 'a beautifully presented residence' the three-storey home has four bedrooms, four sitting rooms and five bathrooms. It is 'set in an exclusive and private garden square enclave, that is positioned on the banks of the River Thames in a prime and central Wapping setting.' The home, which was built in 1811 as a customs office by the London Dock Company, is large with bare red brick in areas, with expensive wood flooring throughout, and its many windows flood the home with light. It also comes with an adjoining rear two-floor building with double-height ceilings. Image: Knight Frank A snap showcasing the outside of the home shows the residence tucked away among the hustle and bustle of the city with a large green area in front of it, set against the backdrop of London's famous river and the skyline. More pictures give potential buyers an exclusive look behind Norton's red front door. The main living area appears to be located just a few steps up from inside the entrance. It includes large windows, a high ceiling with beams, and large artworks adorned with spotlights. The perfect spot for hosting his celebrity friends, it comprises a green leather couch opposite two white armchairs with a coffee table on a rug in between. Image: Knight Frank The dining room, with a large oval table, and plenty of seats, a fireplace, and walls adorned with art, has two large doors that open onto a tiled outdoor area that has plenty of greenery. Another spacious outdoor area comes with wall-mounted heaters and an awning so you can still enjoy some fresh air even when the weather isn't ideal. One of the living areas, which is just inside the back door, serves as an airy, yet snug space for reading, with wall-to-ceiling book shelves, cosy armchairs and a fireplace. More books fill the shelves of another cosy room in the home, alongside two light coloured sofas, cushions, artwork and a large writing desk – a must-have for the best-selling author. Image: Knight Frank A hidden nook on a lower floor of the home is next to a staircase, with images showing it's decorated with a keyboard and an acoustic guitar. The well-equipped kitchen comes with a wine rack built into an island, a large American-style fridge-freezer and stunning wood flooring. One of the bathrooms pictured is white, with a large window and seafoam green tiles, and comes with a double sink with a free-standing bathtub. Image: Knight Frank Snaps show inside two of the home's bedrooms, one of which features a stunning period-style bed, with a leather bed in the other. The top floor is occupied in its entirety by the master bedroom. Norton lives at the Georgian Home in the Pier Head conservation area with his husband of three years, Jonathan McLeod and their black cockapoo, Douglas. The couple now plan to downsize. Graham Norton. Photo: Shane Anthony Sinclair Speaking to the Sunday Times, the 62-year-old said he's been thinking about selling the home for a couple of years, and finally feels 'brave enough to make a huge change to my life.' The 62-year-old added: 'My favourite times have definitely been enjoying a drink sitting by the river on a summer's evening. 'My least favourite memory in the house was that time one of the dogs got stuck in a neighbour's shrub.'
