Robson Green, the star of Grantchester, leads a quiet life away from the spotlight in the charming market town of Hexham, Northumberland. The town, with its average home price of £284,000, offers a peaceful retreat for the 59-year-old actor. Green, who has graced British television screens for decades, began his acting career in the BBC series Casualty before gaining national recognition as fusilier Dave Tucker in the drama series Soldier Soldier. His resume boasts numerous ITV dramas, including Touching Evil, Grafters, and Reckless, as well as his role as clinical psychologist Dr. Tony Hill in the crime drama Wire in the Blood.
Beyond acting, Green has hosted a plethora of documentaries, including the popular Tales from Northumberland with Robson Green on ITV, which explored his home county. Other notable series include Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes, Extreme Fishing, Extreme Fishing Challenge, and Hadrian’s Wall with Robson Green.
Green resides in a picturesque 350-year-old cottage in Hexham. The town itself boasts several notable attractions, including Hexham House, Sele Park, Hexham Old Gaol, and the impressive Hexham Abbey, built in 674 AD.
Although born in Hexham, Green grew up in Dudley, a small mining village near Cramlington. His cottage, located on the banks of the River Tyne, offers stunning rural surroundings.
Green has previously shared his love for the area, telling Radio Times, “I’ve got Hadrian’s Wall to the north and there are pheasants and deer in the garden every morning.” However, his property suffered a devastating flood in 2015, resulting in significant damage and the loss of personal belongings.
Undeterred, Green renovated his home, making it flood-proof, and continues to enjoy his favorite pastime, fly fishing, thanks to the cottage’s proximity to the River Tyne.
Hexham offers a relatively affordable housing market, with the average property price over the past year sitting at £284,105, according to Rightmove. Detached properties command the highest average price of £450,481, followed by semi-detached at £269,955 and terraced at £230,910.
Despite a slight dip in sold prices over the past year, Hexham remains a desirable location for those seeking a peaceful and picturesque lifestyle, just like Robson Green.
