Sir David Attenborough has inspired millions of people around the world through his award-winning natural history programmes, and calls one London market town his “favourite place on earth”.
Sir David Attenborough, now aged 100, has captivated millions by showcasing the natural world to audiences worldwide. Following more than seven decades of documentary-making, Attenborough’s unmistakable voice has become intrinsically linked with nature storytelling.
He has delivered the wonders of wildlife directly into our homes through celebrated natural history series including Life on Earth, The Private Life of Plants, Planet Earth and The Blue Planet.
With more than 40 species of animals and plants bearing his name, along with a constellation, he has ventured into unexplored territories and encountered some of the planet’s most isolated communities, sparking widespread fascination with the natural environment.
Remarkably, despite the renowned naturalist having travelled to virtually every corner of the globe, his most treasured location remains his suburban home in Richmond, which he described as his “favourite place on earth” in his feature-length documentary, Oceans.
David was born in Isleworth, Middlesex and spent his childhood on the University of Leicester campus, where his father served as headmaster. Today, however, Sir David lives in Richmond.
The prosperous residential neighbourhood sits alongside the picturesque River Thames and is home to the magnificent Kew Gardens.
Richmond Park also serves as an extremely popular green space where herds of deer can be spotted.
The delightful area features numerous upmarket cafés and restaurants alongside boutique shops and an abundance of coffee houses.
While the area is undeniably picturesque, property in Richmond doesn’t come cheap, with houses averaging £967,297 over the past year, according to Rightmove.
The bulk of sales in Richmond over the last year were flats, which sold for an average of £572,718.
Terraced properties commanded significantly more at an average of £1,096,037, while semi-detached homes fetched £1,422,540.
Despite his rise to fame, the celebrated broadcaster maintains a modest lifestyle in one of London’s most charming suburbs, where he now spends the majority of his time after revealing he’s approaching “the end” of his life.
Sir David has continued to reside in his family home in Richmond, London, since his beloved wife Jane passed away 29 years ago.
His commitment to his work became a healing refuge during his period of mourning. Married for 47 years to Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Oriel, the pair had two children, Robert and Susan.
Throughout decades of creating documentaries, Sir David has consistently drawn attention to the environmental crises confronting the world and helped advance programmes designed to safeguard endangered species.
