Ricky Gervais Offers Glimpse of Lavish Hampstead Mansion, Teasing OCD Tendencies
Celebrated actor and comedian Ricky Gervais has recently unveiled images of his opulent Hampstead mansion, showcasing a notable garden feature that playfully references a potential health inclination. The 63-year-old, famed for his role in the British sitcom ‘The Office’, shared these photographs on X, depicting the exquisite grounds of his residence in an upscale North London locale. The images displayed perfectly maintained gardens and a striking tennis court; one photograph, in particular, drew attention to the tennis court’s net, precisely aligned with the house’s doorway.
Symmetrical Garden Sparks Fan Reactions and OCD Jokes
In response to the detailed composition, Gervais quipped: “Flower beds planted, patio scrubbed, symmetry attained. (Think I might be a bit OCD).” Admirers lauded the verdant scenery, and many remarked on his hinted OCD traits. One fan commented: “whether you are OCD or not your garden looks really fantastic.” Another praised: “OCD? More like OMG, your garden’s gone from drab to fab! It’s so symmetrical, it’s practically a mathematician’s dream. Did you use a protractor to plant those flowers?”
Another follower playfully chimed in: “Very nice. You are hereby granted entrance into the esteemed and honorable order of OCD adherents and are hereby granted a 15% reduction in the cost of Clorox wipes in perpetuity at your local Walmart….”
Inside Gervais’s £14.5 Million Hampstead Home
The ‘After Life’ star has previously shared glimpses of his £14.5 million Hampstead home. Acquired in March of last year, this spacious property includes nine bedrooms, a spa, and a private gymnasium. Gervais had previously showcased the home’s opulence on Instagram with an image of its sophisticated white-marbled entrance hall and sweeping staircase.
Modern Decor Draws Humorous Comparisons
Despite the opulence of the home, fans playfully mocked its austere, contemporary interior design, comparing it to a “private hospital” or a backdrop from a horror film. Comments varied from lighthearted quips about “psychopath ward vibes” to humorous descriptions like “Parkour palatial meets A Clockwork Orange.”
Future Plans and Potential Downsize
Gervais shares this stunning residence with his partner of more than 40 years, author Jane Fallon. They previously resided in a £10.8 million Hampstead residence, possess a riverside house in Marlow, Bucks, and also own two apartments in New York. However, Gervais disclosed that their current Hampstead mansion might not be their “forever home,” citing practical issues related to aging in a multi-story dwelling.
“I thought the last house was the one I was going to die in,” Gervais stated in a video blog shared on X in August. “But I didn’t die and I wanted a tennis court so we had to move to a bigger house with a bigger garden just so we could get a tennis court. But the other day, Jane went, ‘We can’t live here when we’re 80.’ So that’s like a ticking clock. She said, ‘There’s all these stairs.’ So I’m going to be moving when I’m 80.'”