Mary Berry, the beloved television chef known for her warm personality and baking expertise, now enjoys a tranquil lifestyle away from the limelight. She resides in a stunning four-bedroom property valued at £2.6 million in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. The home boasts luxury amenities, including a gym, a pool room, and a separate cottage, offering both comfort and privacy.
Over her illustrious career spanning more than 60 years, Mary has authored over 75 cookbooks, including her latest, Mary 90: My Very Best Recipes. She gained widespread acclaim as a judge on The Great British Bake Off and has since hosted an array of television programmes showcasing her culinary talent. According to CelebrityNetWorth, Mary’s career achievements have earned her an estimated fortune of £18.9 million.
Mary’s success has allowed her to live in some of the most sought-after areas of the UK. For over 30 years, she lived in the charming village of Penn, Buckinghamshire, where she owned a Grade II-listed residence that featured prominently in her TV shows. She sold this home in 2018 and is now firmly settled in Henley-on-Thames.
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Henley-on-Thames, a picturesque market town on the banks of the River Thames in southern Oxfordshire, is renowned for its scenic riverside views, independent shops, cozy pubs, and cafes. The town is regularly celebrated as one of the most beautiful and desirable places to live in the English countryside, having received accolades from The Times and The Telegraph.
Real estate here is in high demand, with average property prices hovering around £784,588 over the past year, according to Rightmove. Terraced homes dominate recent sales at an average price of £657,432, while flats and detached houses average £540,288 and £1,242,992 respectively. Property values have risen by approximately four percent compared to the previous year.
At present, 202 properties are on the market in Henley-on-Thames, ranging from affordable flats and terraced houses to luxurious estates — the most expensive listed at £5,595,000. The town has attracted several celebrities, including Mary Berry, while neighboring villages like Sonning maintain celebrity connections, with George Clooney noted among them.
After departing The Great British Bake Off in 2016, Mary Berry has continued to engage audiences with new projects such as Mary at 90: A Lifetime of Cooking, available on BBC iPlayer. Despite her decades of fame, she values her privacy and cherishes her time with her husband Paul Hunnings, to whom she’s been married since 1966, as well as their children and grandchildren.
Mary and Paul have three children: Thomas, William, and Annabel. Tragically, William passed away in a motor vehicle accident in 1989 at the age of 19. Thomas works as a tree surgeon in Oxfordshire, while Annabel has embraced the culinary arts, following in her mother’s footsteps as a qualified chef.
Though Mary could choose to slow down at this stage, she has expressed a strong desire to keep working for as long as possible. A morning person who loves the outdoors, she credits her active lifestyle to longevity in her family — her mother lived to 105.
In addition to her many cookery books, Mary recently published My Gardening Life, a heartfelt tribute to her garden and her longtime gardener, Kevin Pryce, who has worked with her for 32 years. Through her work and her calm, grounded life, Mary Berry continues to inspire both in and out of the kitchen.