Disgraced newsreader Huw Edwards has put the Dulwich Village home that he shared with his now-estranged wife, Vicky Flind, and their five children, up for sale.
The former BBC star bought the six-bedroom property, located in one of Dulwich’s most desirable roads, in 2006 for £1.85m but it’s gone on the market for a whopping £4.75million, netting him a healthy profit.
The neutrally decorated home, which was built in the mid-century, extends to 4,239 square feet and is arranged over three floors. Pedder’s Estate Agents, who are selling it, note that: “The property has been tastefully renovated and extended by the current owners.”
The colour scheme consists of charcoal grey, dove grey and white, while there are stylish pine wooden floors throughout the house.
The ground floor includes a spacious entrance hall, three reception rooms and an office/library which is filled with books and a pool table. In the main sitting room, there is a grand piano, while the brochure says the chic kitchen has recently been re-fitted by the owners. It features an American-style double fridge/freezer, enormous island and two integrated ovens.
Two sets of French doors open out onto the garden, one of which has a cat flap. A spacious cloakroom, utility room and downstairs WC make up the rest of the ground floor.
The first floor comprises of four double bedrooms, including a master with an en suite and a separate dressing room, plus a family bathroom. The second-floor features two bedrooms and a bathroom.
Outside, there is plenty of space for several cars, plus a double-length garage. The rear of the house looks out onto a mature garden, mostly laid to lawn, which currently houses a large trampoline. There is also an extensive wooden decking area with garden furniture and a BBQ. The house is set back from the road by a brick wall and wooden gates and has a secure entry system in place.
According to the brochure: “The property is ideally located for access to Dulwich Village and West Dulwich with many independent cafes, restaurants, shops, and pubs, outstanding private schools including James Allen's Girls School, Alleyns and Dulwich College, numerous delightful green spaces including Dulwich Park, Belair Park and Sydenham Hill Wood.” Similar properties on the same road have sold for £4m.
It is understood that Edwards, who is thought to be living in a flat in Wandsworth, has paid off the mortgage on the property, so any proceeds from the sale will likely be split between him and his ex-wife. At the height of his career, he was one of the BBC’s top stars and was paid a salary of £475,000.
Last month, the 63-year-old was given a six-month jail sentence, that was suspended for two years, after he pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children. He is also required to complete a rehabilitation program and will be on the sex offenders’ register for seven years.
