Nick Knowles has put his idyllic Cotswolds cottage up for rent for £1,600 a month after moving into his fiancée Katie Dadzie’s Berkshire home ahead of his Strictly appearance.
The 61-year-old DIY SOS presenter moved back into the property around 2017 after giving up 80% of his belongings for a simpler life.
But Nick has decided to put his house on the rental market, taking the next step in his relationship with 33-year-old Katie after their engagement last year.
The semi-detached house has an open kitchen/living area with a wood-burning stove.
Nick’s love of gardening is clear to see: the raised beds filled with flowers line the driveway, while he has his own vegetable garden at the back.
Nick Knowles has put his idyllic Cotswolds cottage up for rent for £1,600 a month after moving into his fiancée Katie Dadzie’s Berkshire home ahead of his Strictly stint
The 61-year-old DIY SOS presenter moved back into the property in 2017 after giving up 80% of his belongings for a simpler life
The semi-detached house has an open kitchen/living area with a wood-burning stove
Nick has decided to put his house on the rental market as it marks the next step in his relationship with Katie, 33, following their engagement last year (pictured together in March).
The garden offers breathtaking views of the Cotswolds countryside.
Over the years, Nick has shared insights into his life in the Cotswolds on Instagram.
In 2020, he considered leaving his London home and moving to the countryside.
He wrote: “In the Cotswolds, in the middle of winter.”
“I decided almost three years ago to leave London, where I have lived most of my life. On days like today, I feel blessed to have made that decision. I am aware that I am very lucky to live here.
“So many people say they would love to live abroad in the winter, but I love winter, the fire and hot chocolate with marshmallows… and I still get as happy as a kid when it snows.”
Nick was recently spotted stopping off at a garden centre with Katie. The pair filled the car with plants and the presenter seemed eager to get to work in her garden.
The presenter previously spoke about why he decided to downsize and get rid of most of his belongings.
The simple living room has a cozy wood stove for the winter months
The garden offers stunning views of the Cotswolds countryside and Nick’s love of gardening is evident with raised thresholds at the rear.
In 2020, he considered leaving his London home to move to the countryside
Speaking on This Morning, he said: “I decided to change my life because I woke up one morning and looked for my watch.”
“I was living alone in a big house and I walked into a room I hadn’t been in for a year and thought, ‘Well, this is ridiculous.'”
“I threw away 80% of my stuff and moved into a tiny little cabin in the country because I have a little boy and wanted to make real memories.”
He then recalled fond memories from his childhood, saying that he remembered the sentimental moments with his family more than the size of the house he grew up in.
“My real memories of my childhood are things like picking peas in the back garden with my uncle and my father and walks in the woods. It really had nothing to do with the size of my house.”
Nick has four children – three sons and a daughter. His youngest son, Freddie, was born in 2014 during his marriage to Jessica Rose Moor.
Nick and Katie got engaged in New Orleans in August 2023 and the couple announced the happy news on Instagram.
Katie, who is 27 years younger than DIY SOS presenter Nick, looked delighted in a series of snaps, including when Nick proposed to her on one knee.
She captioned her post: “Something special happened at the last minute in New Orleans.”
Nick wrote: “There was an incident in New Orleans involving a Haribo ring. Very happy.”
Nick has four children – three sons and a daughter. His youngest son Freddie was born in 2014 during his marriage to Jessica Rose Moor (Nick pictured here with Freddie, eight)
It’s a busy time for Nick, who will appear in the next season of Strictly Come Dancing
It’s a busy time for Nick, who will appear in the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Nick revealed the reason he signed up for the show: “I danced an Argentine tango in Rio last year and loved it. My older sister was a ballroom dancer, so I’m the least talented person in the family.”
“I’m really going to try and throw myself into it 100 percent.”
Nick is a television presenter, author and musician, best known for his roles as a presenter for the BBC, including the game shows Who Dares Wins, Break the Safe and 5-Star Family Reunion.
STRICT LINE-UP 2024
Chris McCausland
Age: 46
Profession: Comedian
Chris says: “If there’s anyone out there wondering, ‘How the hell is he going to do that?’, rest assured that I’m thinking exactly the same thing.”
Dr. Punam Krishan
Age: Unknown
Profession: General practitioner and broadcaster
Punam says: “I’ve watched Strictly every year and it’s a really special feeling that it’s the 20th year. I can’t believe I’m going to be the one to be Strictly-fied.”
Toyah Willcox
Age: 66
Profession: Singer, actor, presenter
Toyah says: “I’m so excited and I love this show. Being a part of it, the spray tans, the glitter. It’s a milestone for me, I’ve become a pensioner, Glasto, and now I’m getting spray tans.”
Peter Wicks
Age: 36
Profession: Reality star
Pete says: “Dancing live in front of the nation every Saturday? Absolutely terrifying.”
Shayne Ward
Age: 39
Profession: Actor and singer
Shayne says: “Live television is nothing new for me, but dancing Latin and ballroom dances in front of millions of people is a whole new level.”
Tom Dean
Age: 24
Occupation: Olympic medal-winning swimmer
Tom says: “Now I can officially talk about how excited I am to try something new, meet great people and dance.”
Nick Knowles
Age: 61
Profession: TV presenter
Nick says: “I will really try and do my best 100 percent!”
JB Gill
Age: 37
Profession: Singer
JB says: “Many ballroom dances are very foreign to me – I didn’t dance these dances as a child. I’m not a trained dancer.”
Wynne Evans
Age: 52
Profession: Opera singer, presenter
Wynne says, “I get nervous about things that involve jumping. I don’t really want to jive, it makes me nervous.”
Tasha Ghouri
Age: 25
Profession: Model and reality star
Tasha says: “I’ve been watching the show since I was little. It’s an absolute favourite of the Ghouri family, so this is an absolute dream come true.”
Sarah Hadland
Age: 53
Profession: Actress
Sarah says: “I am particularly excited to be part of the 20th year of this legendary show.”
Jamie Borthwick
Age: 30
Occupation: EastEnders star
Jamie says: “I had a great time on the Christmas special, so when I was asked to take part it was a no-brainer to say yes.”
Sam Quek
Age: 35
Occupation: Former British hockey player and presenter
Sam says: “I’m so relieved it’s out now. It was hard to keep a secret! The rumours spread and I had to lie! I’m used to dancing at a girls’ night but I’ll do my best.”
Paul Merson
Age: 56
Occupation: Former football player
Paul says: “I’m not worried until it starts, but when it starts I’ll be nervous – I’ve only danced three times in my life!”
