{"id":416498,"date":"2026-04-25T06:46:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T06:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/416498\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T06:46:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T06:46:19","slug":"graham-nortons-gorgeous-west-cork-getaway-which-he-calls-his-very-own-paradise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/416498\/","title":{"rendered":"Graham Norton&#8217;s &#8216;gorgeous&#8217; West Cork getaway which he calls his very own &#8216;paradise&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Graham Norton is set to host brand new ITV reality series The Neighbourhood \u2014 but what do we know about the chat show star&#8217;s life off screen?<\/p>\n<p>Karen Price Assistant Editor of Screen Time<\/p>\n<p>07:20, 24 Apr 2026<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Graham Norton has a holiday home in West Cork\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1_Tom-Cruise-Receives-BFI-Fellowship-At-The-BFI-Chairs-Dinner.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Graham Norton has a holiday home in West Cork\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Graham Norton has a holiday home in West Cork(Image: Dave Benett\/Getty Images for Bri)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Irish TV star Graham Norton is renowned for hosting some of the planet&#8217;s biggest celebrities on his eponymous chat show and leading the BBC&#8217;s <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.corkbeo.ie\/all-about\/eurovision-song-contest\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Eurovision Song Contest<\/a> coverage, but he&#8217;s now set to front a fresh reality television series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Neighbourhood is a completely new format that sees families and households go head-to-head in a street-sized popularity competition, vying for the opportunity to claim a life-altering cash prize of \u00a3250,000.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The 11-part ITV series transforms ordinary life into an enormous gameshow that blends high-stakes rivalry, spectacular challenges and relatable household drama to deliver an entirely new take on reality television.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">But what of the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.corkbeo.ie\/all-about\/bandon-1\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Bandon-raised<\/a> presenter and writer&#8217;s life away from the cameras? Here we examine his own neighbourhood &#8211; the location in Ireland that&#8217;s his coastal getaway &#8211; and his remarkable net worth, reports <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/tv\/tv-news\/graham-nortons-coastal-bolthole-celebrated-37042946\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">the Mirror<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An individual dressed in a red blazer, black tie, and black trousers is seated in a chair, holding a book and smiling. Behind them, there is a large television screen displaying a vibrant background, and a floral arrangement is visible on a nearby table.\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0_Graham-Norton-Show-London.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Graham is presenting a new reality TV show\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Graham is presenting a new reality TV show(Image: PA)<\/p>\n<p>Where does Graham Norton live?<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Twelve months ago, Graham, 63, listed the sophisticated East London mansion where he&#8217;d resided for over two decades, with photographs released by estate agent Knight Frank revealing the four-bedroom property featured stunning arch windows, white-washed walls and wooden beams.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Overlooking the River Thames, the Wapping townhouse was the definition of luxury. Priced at just shy of \u00a35m, it boasted four floors, a patio, a private garden and direct access to a communal garden.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Simultaneously, he also allegedly listed his New York property. &#8220;I find that I respond to [houses] in a very emotional way,&#8221; he wrote in his memoir, So Me, so this wouldn&#8217;t have been an easy decision for the star to put his homes on the market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;We&#8217;ve been thinking about it for a couple of years and I finally feel brave enough to make a huge change to my life,&#8221; Graham told The Sunday Times.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;My favourite times have definitely been enjoying a drink sitting by the river on a summer&#8217;s evening,&#8221; he told the publication of the London townhouse.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An elderly gentleman is standing in front of a vibrant blue entrance to a caf\u00e9, dressed in a tan jacket and gray trousers. The caf\u00e9\u2019s exterior is adorned with colorful flowers and has a glass door with the word &quot;CAFE&quot; prominently displayed in illuminated letters.\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0_EMB-The-Neighbourhood.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Graham has a coastal escape in West Cork\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Graham has a coastal escape in West Cork(Image: ITV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Graham is believed to still retain a London property, while also maintaining a retreat in West Cork where he celebrated his wedding to husband Jonathan Mcleod.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The television personality grew up in Bandon, Co. Cork, and in 2003 purchased a property an hour&#8217;s drive away in the coastal village of Ahakista. The residence spans approximately 4,000 square feet, boasting sweeping views over Dunmanus Bay, and is understood to serve as his summer retreat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He and Jonathan tied the knot at the nearby Bantry House, subsequently hosting a celebration at the Ahakista property.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;It is a paradise. I love it,&#8221; he told The Irish Times. &#8220;There is no denying it is a gorgeous part of the world. It is far less exploited than Cornwall or Devon, which are similarly beautiful, but it is so much more remote and unexplored.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An individual in formal attire, dressed in a black suit with a black tie, stands against a backdrop featuring a patterned curtain. The person has a distinguished appearance, suggesting a formal or professional setting.\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1_GettyImages-2239080415.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Graham has built a massive fortune thanks to his TV work and books\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Graham has built a massive fortune thanks to his TV work and books(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s Graham Norton&#8217;s net worth?<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Graham&#8217;s wealth is estimated to be in the region of \u00a330 million, according to the celebrity wealth tracking website Celebrity Net Worth. His BBC work is believed to make a significant contribution to his overall income \u2014 figures previously released by the corporation revealed he earned between \u00a3725,000 and \u00a3729,999 during the 2019 to 2020 financial year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Those figures, made public in 2020, confirmed that Graham&#8217;s pay packet at the time encompassed his &#8220;weekly show on Radio 2, a range of programmes and series, Bafta film and TV awards&#8221;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Graham Norton is set to host brand new ITV reality series The Neighbourhood \u2014 but what do we&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":416499,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[80109,93,61,60,620],"class_list":{"0":"post-416498","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment","8":"tag-bandon","9":"tag-entertainment","10":"tag-ie","11":"tag-ireland","12":"tag-west-cork"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/416498","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=416498"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/416498\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/416499"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=416498"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=416498"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=416498"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}