James Martin’s house in Hampshire is up for sale – and it has some very daring decorating schemes

First he moved channels, and now the long-time Saturday Kitchen host is moving home

A sprawling Hampshire pad owned by everyone's favourite TV chef (sorry Jamie) has just gone on the market. Located just outside Winchester, James Martin's home is as mouth-watering to look at as one of his delicious dishes. And one thing we can guarantee is that it won't cost Asda prices!

Talking of celebrity chefs... Inside Jools and Jamie Oliver's London home

grey house with trees and farm area

(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)

According to the property's particulars, the building was originally an old dairy house. James bought it nine years ago, and set about renovating and extending it, using local tradespeople and materials. It now boasts seven bedrooms, several stunning reception rooms and three garages for car-mad James' collection of classic vehicles.

house with living room and table

(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)

As you'll see as we go round, James can't resist a statement wallpaper – and here, he's gone as far as to use it on a door. Many of the designs are by Ralph Lauren, including this bold Spalding Stripe.

house with kitchen room chair

(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)

As you might expect, James has a VERY fancy kitchen with some pricey appliances. They include a huge Sub-Zero fridge-freezer, Wolf ovens, a wall-mounted rotisserie and a built-in deep fat fryer, all housed within bespoke cabinetry by local kitchen designer Jane Cheel. 

More celeb homes: Inside Matt and Emma Willis's home in Hertfordshire

house with living room and sofa

(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)

The kitchen opens out into this large family room, with bi-fold doors leading to the garden. It's one of the few rooms where James hasn't used a striking wallpaper – instead, the star of the show is a cheeky Penguin Books canvas by artist Harland Miller.

house with dinning room and chair

(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)

Elsewhere on the ground floor is this charming timbered orangery idea, which James uses for entertaining. We definitely wouldn't turn down a dinner invitation!

house wiyh bedroom and pillows

(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)

In the master bedroom, there's more evidence of James' love of cars and motor racing. A leather-upholstered, Chesterfield style bed gives the room a masculine edge.

house with living room and sofa

(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)

James hasn't held back in this guest room, which is full of bold prints... and houses a huge fish carving. As a scheme, we're not sure that it's highly conducive to sleep!

bedroom with bed and orange towel

(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)

A mix of French and oriental pieces give this bedroom a more restful, feminine look.

garden house with lamp and chair

(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)

The garden is just as impressive as the main house. In it, you'll find a hot tub and this fully furnished gazebo, as well as a pizza oven on the terrace. James has even laid the lawn with the same turf used at Wembley Stadium, making it perfect for a kick about.

grey house with garden area with plants

(Image credit: Zoopla/Charters Winchester)

Take a look around: Katie Price's house revealed on Through The Keyhole

Though it's advertised as Price On Application, rumour has it that Mr Martin's home is on the market for £3.75million, through Zoopla and Charters Winchester.

We wonder where the proud Yorkshireman will be moving next? Perhaps he's planning a return to his roots? Just don't forget to invite us to the housewarming, James!

Amy Cutmore
Contributor

Amy Cutmore is an experienced interiors editor and writer, who has worked on titles including Ideal Home, Homes & Gardens, LivingEtc, Real Homes, GardeningEtc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. And she's a winner of the PPA's Digital Content Leader of the Year. A homes journalist for two decades, she has a strong background in technology and appliances, and has a small portfolio of rental properties, so can offer advice to renters and rentees, alike.