Richard Hammond is said to have purchased a Georgian manor house in South Wales valued at approximately £2 million, marking a fresh start following the end of his marriage to Mindy after nearly three decades together.
The 56-year-old television presenter, best known for his work on Top Gear and The Grand Tour, is believed to have purchased Upper Triley Farm on the A465 near Abergavenny.
The couple announced their separation in January 2025, with Mr Hammond posting on X: "Our marriage is coming to end, but we've had an amazing 28 years together and two incredible daughters.
"We will always be in each other's lives and are proud of the family we created."
Richard Hammond and ex-wife Mindy had been together for almost three decades
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Local residents claim the presenter completed the purchase in November and moved in before Christmas.
The property boasts six bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an array of impressive amenities including a tennis court, wine cellar, conservatory and its own lake.
The purchase follows the car enthusiast's "year from hell," with the presenter having told Mail Online he'd had a tough time amid his "devastating" split.
According to The Sun, Mr Hammond secured the property for £1,990,000 – comfortably below the original asking price of £2.25 million – and reportedly paid in cash.
Richard Hammond is understood to have bought the property for £1,990,000
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The Georgian manor house also includes a sweeping staircase and an electric stairlift, with the grounds featuring attractive parkland and a boating lake.
Scaffolding has been spotted at the property with builders' vans coming and going, suggesting renovation work is underway at Mr Hammond's new residence.
Prior to his move to Wales, Mr Hammond resided at Bollitree Castle in Weston-under-Penyard, Herefordshire – a Grade II-listed mock-Gothic property he shared with Mindy and their two daughters.
The former couple purchased the sprawling castle in 2008 for around £7 million, and Mr Hammond devoted 15 years to restoring a listed granary barn on the grounds into what he described as his dream "clubhouse".
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Following the breakdown of the marriage, the presenter moved out of the family home, with reports indicating Mindy wished to remain at the castle.
Mr Hammond subsequently rented a countryside farmhouse in Herefordshire, which featured in the latest series of Richard Hammond's Workshop, before completing his purchase of the Welsh property.
Neighbours have welcomed the celebrity arrival in the area, with one local telling The Sun: "It's great having a celebrity face in town.
"I've seen him in Waitrose a couple of times and he seems to be settling into life very happily."
Richard Hammond and ex-wife Mindy announced their separation last year
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Another resident confirmed Mr Hammond's presence, noting: "Yep, just behind my house. My son serves him regularly in Abergavenny Waitrose."
The presenter appears to have made a positive impression on those he has encountered, with one person recounting a meeting near Llanganydir: "Had a selfie with him by Llanganydir in the car park with pizza van.
"Fab bloke generous with his time, considering he gets that all the time. Really nice guy."
GB News has contacted Mr Hammond's representatives for a comment on the reports.