ANT McPartlin has reportedly put his £6m London home up for sale – following a row with neighbours over trees.
The I’m A Celebrity co-host, 49, moved to the seven-bedroom Wimbledon mansion with wife Anne-Marie Corbett in 2019.
Previously, Ant lived with former wife Lisa Armstrong in Chiswick, next door to Declan Donnelly.
Last February, The Sun revealed Ant had scrapped plans to chop down six trees at the end of his garden – to make way for a new studio.
They were given the go-ahead to axe four cypress trees, a Weymouth pine and a yew despite them being protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO).
According to Daily Mail, Ant and Anne-Marie have decided to move on to a new home.
A source told the publication: “They sank hundreds of thousands of pounds into their dream home but have now decided to go somewhere else.
“It’s surprising after all that they spent on the place but Ant’s got plenty of money to sink into their next home and make it just how they want.”
However, a spokesperson said: “Ant and Anne-Marie are not moving because of planning issues, they are moving for family reasons.”
The couple faced backlash from neighbours and conservationists accused them of setting out to fell healthy trees at their leafy home.
One neighbour penned in an objection letter: “No justification is given for felling these substantial trees, other than the applicant’s wish to allow re-landscaping of part of their garden.
“There is no suggestion that any of the trees are dangerous or diseased.
“The personal whim of the applicant should not override the benefit to the community and the environment in retaining these trees.”
Following this, Ant and Anne Marie – who welcomed their first child last year – submitted revised plans to extend existing garden rooms being used as a gym, games room, study and studio – but keeping all six trees.
Their planning agent said in a design statement: “Approval has been granted by the council for the removal of all the trees at the end of the garden bar one large yew along the northern boundary.
“The applicant wishes to keep all the trees in place and build around the trees with a ‘floating’ lightweight structure on the higher ground at the end of the garden.
“The garden buildings will be ancillary to the main house and used for occasional leisure activities.
“The combined new garden buildings will be heavily screened from view and will have limited visual presence and therefore will not have an adverse impact on the host property and adjoining properties.”
In his report, a tree expert said: “It is my opinion that the method of construction proposed by the tree owners is the least impactive possible.
“It clearly demonstrates the property owners are going over and above to minimise ground disturbance.”
Ant and Anne-Marie moved into the SW London abode a year after getting together.
The couple splashed out on big refurbishments – including a swimming pool boasting Victorian style changing rooms.
Meanwhile, the property also includes features such as five reception rooms, a cinema, walk-in wardrobe and a sizeable open plan kitchen.
