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A look at the life of Location, Location, Location star Kirstie Allsopp

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A look at the life of Location, Location, Location star Kirstie Allsopp
A look at the life of Location, Location, Location star Kirstie Allsopp

KIRSTIE Allsopp is a well known face on the box, thanks to her show Location, Location, Location that she hosts with her good pal Phil Spencer.

Because of her TV work plus impressive property portfolio, she has accumulated a fortune.

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Who is Kirstie Allsopp?

Kirstie Allsopp is a TV presenter and expert on property, crafting and DIY interior design.

She was born on August 31, 1971, which makes her 50 years old.

Kirstie is the eldest child of Charles Henry Allsopp, 6th Baron Hindlip - and her somewhat privileged childhood helped her buy her first flat when she was just 21.

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Charles was the former chairman of iconic London auction house Christie's - and his peerage also means Kirstie is allowed to use the title "The Honourable".

Kirstie has three younger siblings called Henry, Natasha and Sofie - the latter being an estate agent who stood in for her on Location, Location, Location when she was on maternity leave.

The beloved fashion and homeware designer Cath Kidston also happens to be Kirstie's cousin.

As a child, Kirstie went to 10 different schools including the "liberal" private school Bedales, in Hampshire, which was also attended by the likes of Lily Allen, Cara Delevingne and Daniel Day-Lewis.

Her career in property began when Kirstie launched her own home search company, Kimir, in 1996.

What is Kirstie Allsopp's net worth?

As of 2023 Kirstie has a reported net worth of around £16million.

Her TV presenting and property interests are believed to pay her about £500,000 a year.

She set up her own property search firm, Kirmir, in 1996.

The company was focused on exclusive, high-end homes in central and west London.

What TV programmes has Kirstie Allsopp appeared in?

Since 2000, Kirstie and Phil Spencer have co-presented Location, Location Location - as well as its spin-off show Relocation, Relocation from 2004-2011.

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She also hosted Property Chain as well as a number of home and interior-related spin-off shows, all for Channel 4.

The talented star also hosted Kirstie Handmade Christmas and Kirstie's Best Of Both Worlds.

Kirstie also presents Kirstie and Phil's Love It Or List It..

Is Kirstie Allsopp married?

Kirstie has been with her partner Ben Anderson since 2004.

In October 2016, Kirstie addressed the fascination over her and Ben's reluctance to tie the knot.

She told Woman magazine: "Ben has been married previously and so initially it was he who was reluctant to do it.

"And then I was reluctant to get married because I just think: 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'.

"I've always said the same thing: there is every likelihood that one day we'll get married, if only for practical reasons. But we're very happy as we are."

How many children does Kirstie Allsopp have?

The couple have two kids together - Bay and Oscar.

Kirstie is also stepmum to Ben's children, Hal and Orion, from a previous relationship.

They live in leafy Hampstead, North West London, in the borough of Camden.

 

Joanne Kavanagh

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