"A Place in the Sun presenter Ben Hillman is a familiar face to Channel 4 viewers, guiding house hunters through some of the world's most idyllic locales in their quest for the perfect property. With a solid foundation in property design, Ben is no stranger to the world of renovation, having breathed new life into various homes around his local area. When he's not showcasing homes on television, Ben dons another hat - that of a designer and craftsman.
He is often found either drafting new designs or getting hands-on with carpentry, landscaping, and even gardening. Prior to his stint on the small screen, he honed his skills studying product and furniture design. Home is where the heart is for this globetrotting host; he cherishes spending quality time with his NHS worker wife Gaby and their daughters, named Hope Blossom and Honour Willow.
Their family nest is a carefully selected 1934 four-bedroom residence in Shoreham-By-Sea that underwent a loving transformation under Ben's attentive eye, now complete with an all-encompassing extension and a strikingly beautiful kitchen. Opting for shrewd decorative choices has meant significant savings post house purchase - striking a balance between aesthetic appeal and cost-effectiveness, reports the Express . Delving deeper into his life away from the camera spotlight, Ben also divulged to Metro his savvy approach to home improvements: "I had spent so much money on the house [in the past] but lockdown made me reassess what money I'm chuc.