Ill-fated Grove Park House Back on the Market
Lisa Armstrong cuts price of fire-damaged home again
The five bedroom house is now offered at £3.4million. Picture: Stirling Ackroyd
October 9, 2025
A five-bedroom property in Grove Park, once shared by television presenter Ant McPartlin and his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong, has returned to the market at £3.4 million.
Having originally been put up for sale for £4 million following extensive fire damage sustained in September 2023 it was withdrawn earlier this year . The double-fronted home on Grove Park Gardens was originally purchased by the couple for £2.3 million in 2006 and was awarded to Ms Armstrong as part of a £31 million divorce settlement in 2020.
The house had been rented out to a family of six when the fire broke out. Only the nanny and cleaner were present at the time, and while no injuries were reported, the blaze claimed the life of a pet cat. Forty firefighters attended the scene, using a 32-metre retractable ladder to bring the fire under control. Investigators later concluded the cause was electrical.
Ms Armstrong first listed the property in May 2024, but withdrew it in January 2025 after reducing the asking price by £250,000. The Daily Mail reported unnamed ‘friends’ as suggesting she had grown frustrated with low offers as well as people simply booking viewings out of curiosity.
The home is now being marketed again by Stirling Ackroyd, with the listing describing it as a unique opportunity to restore and enhance a residence to its former glory.
Previous listing admitted 'some work is required' on property. Picture: Stirling Ackroyd
The house offers approximately 4,700 square feet of accommodation, including five double bedrooms, three bathrooms, a gym with shower, a cinema and games room with bar area, and a study. The principal suite features a dressing area and en-suite bathroom. The lower ground floor includes a large utility room and second reception space. Outside, the property benefits from an 80-foot south-facing garden with an outdoor kitchen, covered dining area with TV, and a self-contained garden studio. Secure gated off-street parking is also included.
The property particulars do not mention the fire damage although it remains visible in some of the photos of the interior. Were it to achieve the asking price, it is believed that this would exceed the highest price paid for a house in the area. The most expensive recorded sale for the postcode was £3,315,000 which was transacted in August 2023.
A retractable ladder was used to tackle the blaze. Picture: London Fire Brigade
One local estate agent commented, “Clients of ours did view the property and were uncomfortable as to whether the fire damage had been fully assessed. At the very least a Level 3 RICS Building Survey and a report by fire restoration specialist to assess structural integrity, smoke damage, and repair costs would have been needed to secure a mortgage. I would presume the price cut also comes with greater reassurance for potential buyers on the likely cost of making the home good.”
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