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Television and radio host Nicki Chapman has been helping buyers find their dream homes for nearly 20 years on BBC's Escape to the Country, but her own Chiswick house in West London is by far her proudest property job. The stunning house, which is located right in the capital, is her 'oasis' and has a beautiful back garden that she recently refurbished.
Her open-plan kitchen has a television, sky lights and a large dining table that seats 10, and Nicki describes it as a "beautiful, open, spacious communal area". The Wanted Down Under presenter, who first rose to fame as a Pop Idol judge, has said she "always has one project going on each year", whether it's repainting the hallway or planting new hydrangeas outside.
Nicki's favourite part of her house is the garden, which was recently renovated (Instagram)
Her interiors are modern and open-plan with pops of colour and plants (Instagram)In an interview with House Beautiful Magazine last year, she shared how important it is for her to feel at peace and comfortable when she returns from a long day at work. "I love my house, but it's also a home. It's not a showpiece," she said. Nicki revealed her most prized belongings are her beautiful paintings from Sheffield artist Pete McKee, which hang on the wall side by side. "He did some personalised pictures of my husband and I, and they're probably my most treasured possessions at home," she said.
Though her most unique interior object is her 'panic room', which is technically a huge wooden chest with storage space underneath. "We've got bird food, cushions and blankets inside. I call it the panic room because if anything ever happened, we would dive into it," she explained. While much of the inside of her home looks expensive and luxurious, Nicki admitted that she prefers to go for "middle-range carpet", explaining that the "cheapest carpet is not going to last you and you'll probably get bored with the most expensive one".
Nicki has said her house isn't a 'showpiece' but a home, and calls it her 'oasis' (Instagram)
Husband Dave Shack is a successful music executive and they met at work (Instagram)All of her rooms are effortlessly stylish with lots of white furnishings, wooden accents and colourful rugs and cushions, as well as gold and green walls. But it's her garden that is the most impressive - complete with plenty of shrubs and greenery, a modern terraced area and outdoor sofas. She even has Wi-Fi outside, so she can work surrounded by birds, bees and the trees. In a post on her Instagram, Nicki explained: "This small but beautiful garden has helped keep me happy over the past 13 years, more than ever in 2020. Proudest moment was when we were able to film in it for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. I gave myself a gold medal. It's my escape, my sanctuary, my special place."
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The BBC Radio 2 host lives with her husband, music executive Dave 'Shacky' Shackleton. He is known in the industry as Dave Shack and the couple met while they both worked for RCA Records. In 1999, they tied the knot and remain happy in love, with Nicki regularly posting photos on Instagram to mark their anniversary. On their 22nd anniversary two years ago, Nicki shared her adoration for Dave and her garden in one, writing: "We married two days after his birthday so neither of us can ever forget the date!! Sizzling hot day at Syon House. Best day of my life. Feels just like yesterday. [Photo] taken on Wednesday night. His birthday celebration and an England win. Peeps normally post romantic pics from exotic locations. We've gone for our back garden in West London."