The luxurious mansion of the late Rolf Harris has hit the market, with a staggering price tag of £4 million. Located in Bray, Berkshire, this opulent riverside residence is being discreetly offered by the prestigious Mayfair-based realty firm, Benson International, according to reports. The disgraced entertainer, who became one of the UK's biggest TV stars but was later jailed for using his fame to groom and assault young girls, died at the age of 93 in May 2023. He succumbed to neck cancer and his wife Alwen, who battled Alzheimer's, died in August the following year. Rolf was sentenced to five years and nine months' imprisonment in July 2014 upon conviction for twelve counts of indecent assault involving four young girls
Following his death, Rolf's daughter Bindi is believed to have not only inherited his home but also the lion share of his £16 million fortune. A source told the Mirror: "Bindi was seen emptying the property about a month ago. She wants to sell it, but she doesn't desperately need the money and is in no rush, so she's determined to hold out for a good price. Potential buyers have already begun viewings."
Australian-born Rolf had resided in the Berkshire property for upwards of sixty years, having achieved stardom in his twenties with a regular cartoon drawing slot on the childrens show Jigsaw.
The property, echoing the design of his childhood home by the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia, where he first honed his swimming skills to become a junior national backstroke champion at 15, underwent significant renovations prior to his release from prison in 2017. Workmen were spotted overhauling a substantial patio, with refurbishments costing upwards of £10,000.
Further changes included the excavation of the front drive, which features a distinctive horsehead sculpture, and a complete makeover of the back garden. A source commented on the estate: "It's a massive plot in a very desirable area on the banks of the Thames, so there's bound to be interest."
However, they added, "But it remains to be seen if its past and notoriety may put some people off."
They speculated that a potential buyer, given the means to meet the asking price, might opt to demolish the existing structure: "Anyone who can afford the asking price clearly has plenty of money, so it's very likely they'll knock the current house down and build a new modern property on the land."
Benson International, self-described as a "premium property specialist operating in the heart of London advising clients internationally with assets in the UK" maintains a reputation for discretion and long-standing client relationships, as stated on their website: "We are a private office who have worked alongside clients with discretion for many years."
The firm was approached for a statement regarding the property.
Rolf was freed from jail halfway through his second trial after serving three years. One of his convictions was overturned on appeal.
He spent the rest of his days living reclusively with his sculptor wife Alwen, who had stood by him, at the couple's Thames riverside home in Berkshire.