This Morning star Ben Shephard lives in a lovely residence in Richmond, London, along with his spouse Annie and their two sons, Sam and Jack.
After buying the property again in 2016, Ben and Annie spent a yr renovating their home, creating their dream residence with quite a few private touches, together with a bespoke gin bench.
© InstagramThe duo, who tied the knot in 2004, are notably pleased with their rambling backyard, which they’ve lovingly remodeled right into a verdant paradise lately.
A lot of the property’s exterior is the handiwork of green-fingered Annie, who studied on the London Faculty of Backyard Design, the place she acquired a diploma with distinction.
© InstagramReflecting on her “labour of affection”, Annie beforehand stated: “I have been constructing this backyard myself for 3 years. It is a labour of affection.”
© InstagramThe pair’s backyard is a whimsical haven full with an array of options that would simply rival these at Kensington Palace. Echoing the palace’s well-known ‘cradle stroll,’ the presenter and his spouse have their very personal rose arches that are laden with pink blooms throughout the summer time months.
© InstagramIn addition they have a fantastically manicured garden flanked by flower beds teeming with hydrangea and towering purple flowers. Very like Kensington Palace’s ‘Sunken Backyard’, Ben and Annie even have an array of gorgeous potted crops dotted round their gravelled space.
Elsewhere, the couple have constructed a captivating seating space full with two wrought iron benches and a stylish fireplace pit. For a extra private contact, Ben and Annie have additionally embellished their pristine garden with two spherical backyard sculptures, in addition to a cream-hued greenhouse.
© InstagramBen and Annie’s love story
Ben and Annie crossed paths at college in Birmingham, the place the Tipping Level presenter was finding out Dance and Theatre Artwork whereas Annie majored in Philosophy. They went on to tie the knot in 2004, marrying off the coast of Devon. They held their reception on the Burgh Island Resort which is famend for its sweeping sea views and art-deco interiors.
Their eldest, Sam, got here into the world in Could 2005, whereas their youngest, Jack, was born in January 2007.
© Getty PicturesThroughout a chat with Kate Thornton on her podcast White Wine Query Time, Ben spoke about his relationship with Annie and the way it’s modified since welcoming kids.
“We met at college – so that you knew Annie once I simply bought into the telly – and I used to be form of a mere pet when it got here to the world of broadcasting media,” he stated.
“She has been by way of all this with me – the highs and the lows of all that have. And she or he remains to be right here, someway remains to be placing up with me which to at the present time, I am unable to fairly imagine that I’m terribly fortunate.”
