Lisa Armstrong has finally closed the final chapter on her marriage to Ant McPartlin after accepting a £3.2 million offer on their former marital home in west London. The sale brings an end to the last remaining property connection between the former couple, who divorced in 2020 after 11 years of marriage.
The five-bedroom house, which the pair bought together in 2006 for £2.3 million, had once been valued between £7 million and £8 million. However, its worth dropped significantly following a devastating fire in September 2023 that caused more than £1 million worth of damage. The blaze left several rooms in need of major restoration, forcing Lisa to lower the asking price after initially listing the property for £4 million in May 2024. Sources close to the sale confirmed that the home is now sold subject to contract.
According to those familiar with the situation, Lisa was relieved to finally draw a line under what remained of her marriage. The property had been rented out for a period after their split before being placed on the market. With the sale now moving forward, she is said to be pleased that the last physical reminder of their shared life has been resolved.
The house, located in a desirable part of west London, still boasts impressive features despite the fire damage, including an 80ft south-facing garden, a self-contained garden studio, a gym, and a versatile games room that doubles as a cinema and bar area.
The end of this chapter comes more than eight years after Ant and Lisa first announced their separation in January 2018. Their split followed a difficult period during which Ant struggled publicly with alcohol and prescription drug issues following a botched knee operation. At the time, Ant spoke openly about the strain his problems had placed on their marriage, admitting he had “put Lisa through hell” with mood swings and depression. Lisa, for her part, expressed relief that he was finally receiving help and focused on his recovery.
Their divorce was finalised in stages, with the couple reaching a reported £31 million settlement in 2020. As part of that agreement, Lisa was awarded the west London home. She has since purchased another property nearby, where she now lives. The sale of the former marital home marks a significant moment of closure for both parties, who have largely kept their post-divorce relationship out of the public eye except for one recent emotional exception.
Just last month, Lisa and Ant were briefly reunited when their beloved chocolate Labrador, Hurley, became seriously ill. Reports suggested that Ant joined Lisa at the vet shortly after attending a Britain’s Got Talent press conference. Together, they made the heartbreaking decision to have the 12-year-old dog put to sleep after learning he would not recover. The moment highlighted that, despite everything, the pair still share a bond rooted in the many years they spent together.
Since their divorce, both have moved forward with their lives. Ant married his former personal assistant, Anne-Marie Corbett, in 2021. The couple welcomed their first child together, a son named Wilder Patrick McPartlin, in May 2024. Ant has also continued his successful television career alongside longtime presenting partner Declan Donnelly, recently securing a major new ITV deal reportedly worth £30 million. On the property front, he recently purchased a newly built home in an exclusive area of Surrey for more than £10 million and sold his previous luxury Wimbledon property following a planning dispute with neighbours.
Lisa, meanwhile, has focused on rebuilding her life away from the intense scrutiny that came with being married to one half of Ant and Dec. She has maintained a relatively low profile while continuing her work as a makeup artist and stylist. The sale of the former marital home is seen by those close to her as a positive step that allows her to fully move on without any remaining ties to the past.
The fire that damaged the property added an unexpected complication to the selling process. Several rooms still show visible signs of smoke and fire damage, meaning any new buyer will need to undertake significant renovation work. Despite this, the home’s location, generous garden, and additional features such as the gym and entertainment space continue to make it an attractive prospect for the right purchaser willing to invest in its restoration.
For Lisa, the completion of the sale represents more than just a financial transaction. It symbolises the end of a long and emotionally complex chapter that began when the couple were teenagers in 1994. After more than two decades together and 11 years of marriage, the final property link has now been severed. Sources indicated that she feels a sense of peace knowing that this particular chapter is truly closed.
As Ant and Lisa continue navigating their separate lives, the sale serves as a quiet but meaningful milestone. While they once shared a home, children’s names, and many public and private moments, that shared history has now been neatly packaged into the past. For Lisa, the £3.2 million deal allows her to look forward without the weight of what once was. For both, it offers a final sense of resolution after years of transition following one of the most high-profile splits in British entertainment.
