TALK OF THE TOWN: Sir Trevor McDonald selling stunning Victorian seven-bedroom mansion 18 years after he bought it for £2.3million 

Sir Trevor McDonald is selling his stunning seven bedroom mansion in South-West London because it is too big for him to manage. 
Broadcaster Sir Trevor, 79, bought Mortlake House in Richmond with his second wife Josephine in 2001 for £2.3 million.
After 18 years in the beautiful home, the couple now want to downsize.
Broadcaster Sir Trevor, 79, bought Mortlake House in Richmond with his second wife Josephine in 2001 for £2.3 million but after 18 years there, the couple now want to downsize
Broadcaster Sir Trevor, 79, bought Mortlake House in Richmond with his second wife Josephine in 2001 for £2.3 million but after 18 years there, the couple now want to downsize
Sir Trevor and Josephine split in 2004, but got back together the following year
Sir Trevor and Josephine split in 2004, but got back together the following year
Built in 1867, the former vicarage has four bathrooms, three sitting rooms, gardens of just under half an acre and a separate coach house. 
It is expected to sell for as much as £4 million. 
Sir Trevor and Josephine split in 2004, but got back together the following year.
 
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