The home of the late Paul O’Grady, the beloved star of For The Love of Dogs, has been put on the market a year after his death, it has been reported

The late Paul O’Grady and his husband Andre Portasio

Comedian Paul O’Grady’s luxurious seven-bedroom home in Kent has been listed for sale, a year after his untimely death. The much-loved star’s passing in March 2023 at the age of 67 due to cardiac arrhythmia sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.

He had a successful stage career and was a staple on iconic TV shows for many years. Away from the limelight, Paul resided with his husband Andre Portasio, a former professional dancer, in a beautiful Kent farmhouse.

After Paul’s death, Andre inherited the property, which is now up for sale on Rightmove. The Lily Savage icon lived in Knoll House, featuring four reception rooms, from 1999 until his death.

Eighteen months later, Andre has decided to sell the Edwardian property despite recently winning a contentious planning dispute.

In August, Andre triumphed in a bitter legal battle with neighbours over his plans to convert part of Paul’s £3 million Kent estate into a holiday let.

Some neighbours accused Andre of building a new home ‘by the back door’, arguing there was no need for more holiday lets in the area.

Despite some neighbours claiming Paul himself wouldn’t have approved, others reportedly wrote in support of the proposal, and local council officials gave the scheme the green light, reports the Mirror.

Despite winning the planning request, Andre has decided to put the mansion up for sale through Strutt and Parker.

The grand estate, previously owned by comedian Vic Reeves, is nestled within a 50-acre plot and boasts a wealth of traditional features such as French doors, alongside unique touches like bookcase wallpaper and a garden caravan.

The property even includes a ‘Witches House’ and is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with four acres of woodland included. Notable past and present neighbours include comedians Julian Clary and Alan Carr.

Paul O’Grady’s widower puts countryside mansion on the market for £3.5m despite winning planning row with neighbours over holiday lets (Image: Strutt and Parker)

Estate agents Strutt and Parker described the house: “Knoll Hill House sits in a breathtaking position at the top of the escarpment above the Romney Marsh which affords the most sensational far-reaching views, looking across the marsh to the coast and the sea in the distance.”

“Built in 1910 the house has much charm, providing a comfortable and spacious space in which to live and entertain against this stunning backdrop.”

Paul once shared his excitement about moving from London to the countryside. “I couldn’t quite get it to sink in that the house was mine. On my first night in the house I couldn’t sleep I was so excited,” he penned in his book Country Life.

“I spent the night roaming around the rooms like a cat getting accustomed to its new surroundings (although I didn’t spray), lugging pieces of furniture from one room to another and then spending ages standing back to see if it looked right, which it inevitably didn’t.”

This grand estate not only boasts a swimming pool but also several outbuildings comprising two self-contained cottages, a barn, and stables.

It was Paul’s husband Andre who shared the sad news of his passing last year, saying in a heartfelt statement that the much-loved entertainer had died “unexpectedly but peacefully.”