Alexander Armstrong likes to spend his time writing books, and he has the most idyllic location to do so. He lives a simple life on a farm with his wife Hannah Bronwen Snow and their four children, which is a far cry from the glitz and glamour of a TV studio.
The Pointless presenter married his wife Hannah in 2003, and she is a stay-at-home mum to their gorgeous brood of four sons.
© Chris Radburn - PA ImagesCelebritynetworth.com estimates his total net worth at a staggering £3.9 million and since 2014, Alexander has lived in Bledington, which is a quiet village in Gloucestershire. The Daily Express reports that the family lives on a large farm, but it's unknown if it's a working farm at the moment.
In an interview with The Guardian, Pub Walks star Alexander spoke about his Northamptonshire upbringing. "We lived beside a big beech wood, on the edge of the moors, in Northumberland, which was enormously good fun." And it looks like this outdoor lifestyle is now something he wants to continue with his own family.
© GettySpeaking in the same interview, Alexander said: "Family means everything to me and it is the reason why I do everything, and it, rather than my career, is my priority, and one serves the other. That was the crucial change in my life when we had children because, up to that point, my priority was very much my career. And I am now aware that one funds the other and so it is a tricky balance."
© GettyThe star studied English at Cambridge and after graduating, he had comedy and acting roles before moving into narrating and presenting. As well as his fame for Pointless, did you know Alexander has his own Jazz band? Quite the talent!
His wife Hannah is Belgian-born and originally hails from Wales. Before deciding to focus on her family, she was an actress and aerial performer who trained at the Conservatory of Brussels.
Gloucestershire neighbours
Top Gear star Richard Hammond and actor Jamie Dornan are also lucky enough to call Gloucestershire their home. Even King Charles has a residence in the county, his beloved Highgrove House.
© GettyHis Majesty's sprawling estate is arguably his favourite, and it's where he likes to retreat at weekends. In a new royal book, Charles III by Robert Hardman, it has been revealed that the King has an extra special sanctuary at the property, his own chapel.
Charles told Robert in 2008: "The great thing is that it is somewhere where nobody can get me. Anywhere in the house, there is always a telephone, or somebody can always come. It is very important to have somewhere just to allow a moment."
Quiet village life
© Getty ImagesWhile he undertakes frequent trips to London for his presenting duties, including Pointless and Have I Got News for You, Alexander prefers to stay out of the spotlight on his 26-acre farm in Bledington, Gloucestershire.
The family have resided in the village, which is on the border with Oxfordshire, since July 2014. With a population of around 500 people, the star is well known among the local community.
At the time of his big move from London to the countryside, he opened up about his home menagerie in an interview with the Financial Times: "The boys are excited at the prospect of having some animals. We’re planning a small herd of Dexter cattle and pigs, although the children have been asking about buying a pet too. I had a dog when I was a boy so I’m sure they will get their own way."
