4th November 2007
Mail on Sunday – Perfect Homes for Housewives from Anthea?
Whatever you may think about perky television presenter Anthea Turner, she is certainly versatile. The star of the domestic BBC show Perfect Housewife has now turned her attention to creating the perfect show home.
The 47-year-old wife of property developer Grant Bovey has evidently been enjoying life as an interior designer – and claims she has more than 1,000 projects to her name.
This time, with a budget of £100,000, she is dressing the show home for one of the five-bedroom houses at Richmond Lock for her husband's company Imagine Private Clients. It is up for viewing today.
This latest phase at Richmond Lock is part of a riverside development set in 14 acres of mature gardens in Richmond, West London, and built around the Grade II listed Italianate mansion Gordon House, once the home of Lord Kilmorey.
The four and five-bedroom townhouses don't come cheaply though – with price tags between £2 Million to £4 Million.
And just what has Anthea created? A home with a traditional feel – in keeping with the rest of the development with chic but comfortable bespoke British-made furniture and French fabrics in a neutral tone.
While Anthea's efforts won't set the world on fire, she could easily give Linda Barker a run for her money. 'I wanted it to be both homely and stylish,' says Anthea, 'with chic comfortable furniture and contrasting textures and stylish accessories.'
Keith Scarratt of Imagine Private Clients says Anthea was their prefect choice 'not only because she has such a flair and individual style for interior décor, but she also has a wealth of experience in this field.
And what happens if you would like Anthea to work her magic on your own home? 'If there were a client who wanted Anthea to dress a new home or holiday property, she would definitely be happy to consider,' says Scarratt.