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Privacy NoticeYou may not have heard of Elmbridge, but it’s home to so many famous faces, it’s been dubbed ‘Britain’s answer to Beverly Hills’. Some of the stars who have lived there include tennis champ Andy Murray, music icon Elton John, and Rolling Stones’ guitarist Ron Wood. Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden is the latest celeb to make a home there, after listing her five-bedroom family home in south west London for £5million in 2022. The 52 year old, who lives with husband Chris Hughes and their two daughters, Alexa, 17, and Hollie, 12, counts Cliff Richards and Kate Winslet among her new neighbours in the high-class district, after purchasing a £7million mansion in Cobham. Speaking about her big move, an insider told The Sun: “She has worked her way up to become one of TV’s most successful stars and now she’s reaping the rewards.
Amanda Holden is now a resident of Elmbridge
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Amanda and her husband Chris Hughes made the move before Christmas
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“Only the most wealthy and ambitious people tend to be able to live there and she’ll certainly be in good company with bankers, footballers and rock stars. “Amanda is used to a life in the city, and moving to Surrey means she’ll be able to live more of a semi-rural existence without giving up the convenient commute into the capital where most of her work takes her.”
Elmbridge is referred to as the Beverly Hills of Britain
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The Surrey borough, just an hour from central London, includes towns like Weybridge, Walton-on-Thames, Oxshott and Esher. A number of footballers have purchased homes in the area, including Graeme Le Saux, Didier Drogba and John Terry, as well as Sky Sports regular Jamie Redknapp and Match of the Day host Gary Lineker.
Elmbridge has a swanky Aston Martin garage
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Elton John has a property in Elmbridge
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As you’d expect, homes in Elmbridge don’t come cheap. Some houses on exclusive estates have sold for up to £20million. The Times reports that over a third of the homes here are worth seven figures. Lucian Cook, head of residential research at Savills, told the publication there’s been a “surge” in £1million-plus homes in the borough. Elmbridge is not just about fancy houses, it’s also home to golf courses, Sandown Racecourse and loads of green spaces like the Wisley and Ockham Commons reserve. The name ‘Elmbridge’ dates back to 1086, appearing as ‘Amelebrige’ in the Domesday Book, named after the River Amele or Emley, now known as the River Mole.
The borough is home to a host of famous faces
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The area has an interesting history and lots of nearby attractions. It’s nestled between Kingston upon Thames, Chessington, Woking and Leatherhead. Nearby attractions include Hampton Court Palace, Thorpe Park, Norbury Park and Chessington World of Adventure. You can reach Elmbridge by car via the A3, the M25 and the A308, or by train from central London and Surrey.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnKate WinsletAmanda HoldenAndy MurrayInside Homes
