Richard Hammond bought £1.99m Welsh mansion with plans for a pavilion, padel court and car displays, but plans face setback after eight protected bat species are discovered
- Posted on September 3, 2026
- By The Times of India
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Richard Hammond bought £1.99m Welsh mansion with plans for a pavilion, padel court and car displays, but plans face setback after eight protected bat species are discovered
Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond has reportedly suffered an unexpected setback after spending nearly £2 million on a historic mansion in Wales. The television presenter, 56, recently purchased the Georgian property in Llanwenarth, Monmouthshire, near the market town of Abergavenny, for £1.99 million.