I'm A Celebrity's Ant McPartlin Moves Out After Neighbour Dispute
Ant McPartlin, known as one half of the presenting duo Ant and Dec on I'm A Celebrity, has left his £6 million Wimbledon home following a dispute with neighbours over protected trees.
Details of the Property and Renovations
Ant and his wife, Anne-Marie, had lived in the house for six years since 2019. They invested heavily in refurbishments, including two single-storey extensions, a swimming pool, and several luxury features:
- Seven bedrooms
- Five reception rooms
- Cinema and sunroom
- Walk-in wardrobe, study, and office
- Large kitchen and Victorian-style pool changing rooms
Dispute Over Tree Cutting
In early 2024, the couple sought permission to fell several protected trees on the property under a Tree Preservation Order. The trees included four cypress, one pine, and one yew. While permission was granted, this sparked significant neighbour backlash.
"No justification is given for felling these substantial trees, other than the applicant's wish to allow re-landscaping of part of their garden."
Neighbours accused the couple of attempting to remove healthy trees without valid reasons, leading to a prolonged and bitter dispute that reportedly influenced Ant and Anne-Marie's decision to move out.
Author's Summary
Ant McPartlin and his wife left their £6 million Wimbledon home after a neighbours' dispute over their plans to cut down protected trees during extensive renovations.