Mary Berry has been a household name for more than six decades, but what is the beloved TV chef’s life like away from the cameras?
Mary Berry may be best recognised for her warm demeanour and cooking expertise, but behind the scenes, she leads a quiet and comfortable life. The beloved baker is understood to reside in a £2.6 million four-bedroom property in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, complete with a gym, pool room, and a separate cottage.
Across a career lasting more than six decades, Mary has released over 75 books, including her most recent publication, Mary 90: My Very Best Recipes. She gained widespread recognition as a judge on The Great British Bake Off and has since presented a host of her own programmes. Her impressive career has reportedly amassed her an £18.9 million fortune, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
This wealth has enabled her to settle in some of the country’s most sought-after locations, including Penn, a small Buckinghamshire village. Mary owned a stunning Grade II-listed property there for more than three decades, which featured as the setting for several of her cooking shows, reports the Express.
However, she’s now believed to live in Henley-on-Thames following the sale of her Penn residence in 2018.
The affluent town of Henley-on-Thames
Henley-on-Thames is a market town nestled along the River Thames in south Oxfordshire, nine miles from Reading. Residents can enjoy a picturesque riverside location, featuring independent shops, pubs, and cafés. The town is frequently mentioned amongst the most beautiful destinations and has been previously highlighted as one of the best places to live in the English countryside by The Times and The Telegraph.
However, buying property in the town isn’t easy, with the average house price currently standing at £784,588 over the past year, according to Rightmove.
According to Rightmove, the majority of properties sold in Henley-On-Thames during the last year were terraced properties, selling for an average price of £657,432. Flats sold for an average of £540,288, with detached properties fetching £1,242,992.
Overall, the historical sold prices in Henley-On-Thames over the last year were four per cent up on the previous year and similar to the 2023 peak of £778,289.
A range of properties can be found in the locality, with 202 currently available for purchase at the time of writing. The priciest is presently listed for a considerable £5,595,000, though there’s also a choice of flats, terraced and semi-detached properties on offer.
Several famous faces, including Mary Berry, have previously opted to make the area their home. George Clooney is understood to have links to Sonning, a charming neighbouring village.
What is Mary Berry doing now?
Mary Berry won over viewers for many years before leaving The Great British Bake Off in September 2016. She has embarked on various new projects, including Mary at 90: A Lifetime of Cooking, which is available on BBC iPlayer. Beyond her telly career, the renowned chef enjoys a tranquil and private life with her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Mary Berry and her spouse, Paul Hunnings, to whom she tied the knot in 1966, share three children: Thomas, William, and Annabel, according to Hello Magazine. Mary Berry had three children, but tragically lost her son William in a car accident at the age of 19 in 1989, whilst her other two children, Thomas and Annabel, survived and remain close to her.
Today, Mary Berry’s children have pursued quite different careers: her son Thomas is a tree surgeon in Oxfordshire, whilst her daughter Annabel has followed in her mother’s culinary footsteps as a trained chef.
As reported by the Mirror, despite what might seem like the perfect time for Mary to retire, she’s made it clear she has no plans to slow down and hopes to continue working for as long as she can.
Speaking about her lifestyle, the chef identifies herself as very much a morning person who relishes spending time outdoors. Like her mother, who lived to 105, she prioritises staying active with regular walks.
Mary has recently unveiled her latest book, ‘My Gardening Life’, which offers insights from her own gardens and is dedicated to Mary’s gardener, Kevin Pryce, a man Mary says has been her gardener for 32 years.
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