Alan Titchmarsh has revealed the real reason why he has put his Grade II-listed Georgian home up for sale. The gardening expert, 76, recently explained he planned to downsize as he was "knocking on a bit". The move comes amid reports that developers plan to build 160 homes just yards away from his Grade II-listed Georgian house.

The ITV favourite has since spoken out about the development plans and insisted his decision to sell has nothing to do with a proposed housing estate. Planning documents reportedly show the housing development would be built on land directly behind Alan's property, according to the Daily Mail. The plans were lodged by developers in July this year, and are currently under consideration.

Alan and his wife Alison, 74, put their home on the market in September for

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