New House Photos of Rowan Atkinson 'Mr Bean' that Was Mocked by Neighbors During Construction, Now Said to Resemble a Gas Station and Occupied by Girlfriend

In 2006, Rowan Atkinson bought a property with a large land in Ipsden, Oxfordshire, for $ 3.3 million (around Rp 50.3 billion).

To create his house like this, Rowan Atkinson spent $6.7 million or about Rp 102.13 billion. So the total purchase of land and previous properties plus renovations, etc., totaled $10 million.

So before the renovation, on the land bought by Rowan Atkinson, there was an old countryside house built in the 1930s called Handsmooth House.

Rowan Atkinson's desire to build his dream house took 10 years to get approval. Initially, it was not approved because the building he wanted to create was very contrasting with the other properties in the surrounding area that were still old.

The neighbors of Rowan Atkinson there also initially disagreed with the actor and comedian's desire to build a house with modern design.

But after getting approval, the house designed by American architect named Richard Meier won an award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Regional Award.

After completion, the local residents called Rowan Atkinson's house on top of the hill resembling a space gas station.

The house building itself is divided into two parts, the main house and the guest house. The main house consists of three floors. In addition, this building is all white and has glass walls so that sunlight can enter well.

This house is also equipped with a secret underground room believed to be a garage for storing Rowan Atkinson's collection of antique cars.

The main house consists of utilities and a gym. The living room and socializing areas are on the ground floor. There are also five rooms with en-suite bathrooms here.

This house is also equipped with a swimming pool and forest land. Oh yeah, the main house and guest house are connected by a curved bridge.

Although completed in 2017, this house was only occupied by Rowan Atkinson and his girlfriend Louise Ford in early 2022. What do KLovers think about this house?