Alan Titchmarsh has shared the response that he gives to people who ask him if he's "retiring" (Image: Mark Cuthbert, UK Press via Getty Images)

Alan Titchmarsh has revealed the reply he delivers to those who enquire whether he plans to retire. He acknowledged that he's "knocking on a bit" as he discussed a significant move that signals the conclusion of a 23-year chapter. In September, Alan listed the extensive four-acre property he shares with wife Alison for £3.95 million .

The former Gardeners' World host purchased the Grade II-listed manor house in Holybourne, Hampshire (called Manor Farm House), back in 2002, but had concluded it was "time to downsize."

Speaking to BBC Gardeners' World Magazine, he revealed the motivation behind this major change was to embrace a "new chal

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