Inside Fern Britton's tranquil life in pretty Cornish town where homes average £548k

The 67-year-old has been a familiar face on our screens for years, presenting popular shows like Breakfast Time, Ready Steady Cook and This Morning.

In recent times, Fern was a finalist on Celebrity Big Brother, securing the 5th position in March 2024.

She's also an accomplished author, with several bestselling novels, short stories and non-fiction books to her name.

Away from the limelight, Fern is said to live in Padstow, Cornwall, having moved there in 2020.

Padstow, a charming town and fishing port on Cornwall's north coast, is situated 10 miles from Bodmin and 10 miles northeast of Newquay, reports the Express.

A delightful holiday spot throughout the year, Padstow features a picturesque harbour, bustling streets and a vibrant food scene.

For those considering relocating to this area, be prepared for hefty house prices, with the average price over the past year being £548,741, as per Rightmove.

Most of the sales in the past year were terraced houses, which sold for an average price of £416,000.

Detached properties commanded an average price of £941,333, while semi-detached homes went for £552,800.

Overall, the selling prices in this Cornish town over the last year were down by 31 percent compared to the previous year, and similar to the 2021 peak of £548,763.

The town offers a range of housing options, including large detached houses, bungalows and flats.

At present, there are 98 properties listed for sale in Padstow, with the priciest one on the market for a staggering £3.5million.

Fern frequently offers peeks into her Cornwall residence, which became her home following her separation from Phil Vickery.

Her Instagram posts reveal a cream-coloured kitchen, a snug living room adorned with white shutters and various artworks gracing the walls.

A quaint paved garden is also part of the property, as seen in a photo taken from an upstairs room.

Rick Stein, another celebrity who owns a property in the town, spends a significant amount of his time there and operates his flagship restaurant on the quay.

Rick's impressive real estate collection includes a house in Padstow that boasts a spacious kitchen, perfect for the chef to craft his culinary masterpieces.