Looks like Rishi forgot to fix his windows before the rot set in! PM’s home seems to be in need of a bit of upkeep as eco-protesters sit on the roof
- The Prime Minister and his wife bought the 19th century manor house in 2015
Rishi Sunak may live in an impressive grade II property with beautiful grounds and an indoor pool but there’s one part that needs a bit of upkeep.
With cameras focused on the protesters sitting on the Sunak family rooftop yesterday, it was clear that a number of windows were rotting and had peeling paintwork.
Replacing windows in a listed building is no easy task as such alterations require planning permission to ensure the character of the 19th century former vicarage is maintained.
But considering he received consent to build a leisure complex, with pool, gym and an outdoor tennis court, sorting a few windows should not have stretched the family’s budget too far.
The PM and his wife Akshata Murty, who is an Indian heiress and businesswoman, bought the manor house in 2015 when he was elected Tory MP for Richmond in North Yorkshire.
With cameras focused on the protesters sitting on the Sunak family rooftop yesterday, it was clear that a number of windows were rotting and had peeling paintwork
Greenpeace activists moving fabric on the roof of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s house in Richmond, North Yorkshire
Protestors covered the Prime Minister’s home in protest at his backing for expansion of North Sea oil and gas drilling
They converted outbuildings to create guest rooms before then building the leisure complex away from the main house.
Built in 1826, the main house has extensive grounds with a small lake and boat.
The family clearly employ a gardener to maintain the garden, which is in immaculate condition.
Over the years Mr Sunak and his family have regularly spent weekends in the constituency and he is often pictured in the local media visiting businesses.
He has only a handful of neighbours and his village has little more than 100 residents, meaning the properties are spread out and do not overlook each other.
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