Shane Richie's quiet life in leafy market town where homes fetch £630,348

Shane Richie, 60, is an English actor, comedian and presenter commonly known for appearing on the BBC soap periodically since 2002.

In addition to appearing on the soap, Richie was a contestant on the 20th series of , where he finished in fourth place.

Aside from acting, Richie has also presented a number of game shows, including Reflex, Win Your Wish List, and Decimate.

He also regularly appears in pantomimes, one of his most recent being the eponymous character Dick Whittington at the Bristol Hippodrome.

Away from the stage and screen, Richie lives a quiet life with his wife, Christie Goddard, in Reigate, Surrey.

The actor reportedly lives in a luxurious five-bedroom mansion with his three children, Mackenzie Blue, Lolita Bell and Romani-Skye Angel Shelley.

He also has two sons, Shane Roche Jr. and Jake Roche, from his first marriage to Coleen Nolan.

The reportedly has a grand entrance hall, a family room, a breakfast room and a study, according to .

Reigate, Surrey, is just under 20 miles from central London and is a historic market town known for its caves, park and beautiful views of the North Downs.

The town is charming, with a range of independent boutiques, vibrant eateries, and gift shops that make it feel more like a village than a bustling town.

Reigate's history dates back to 1086, recorded in the Domesday Book as Cherchefelle.

The town had an impressive motte-and-bailey castle that was built in the late 11th or early 12th century; however, none of the castle's buildings survive today except for a cave below the site known as Baron's Cave.

While the castle no longer exists, a public park known as Castle Grounds stands in the place of the castle and is a public park. At the grounds' entrance is a folly built in the 18th century.

As well as exploring the town's array of shops, visitors to Reigate can admire the spectacular North Downs from Reigate Hill and Gatton Park.

Gatton Park, part of the North Downs, is filled with beautiful woodlands, lakes, and pastures, perfect for families to explore.

Surrey is known for its astronomical . According to Rightmove, the average price for a home in Surrey was £608,122 over the last year.

So it may come as no surprise that homes in Reigate come at a premium. Properties in Reigate had an overall average price of £630,348 over the last year.

The majority of sales in Reigate during the last year were flats, selling for an average price of £318,332. Detached properties sold for an average of £1,070,356, with semi-detached properties fetching £641,080.