J. G. Ballard's Shepperton House for Sale

Ballard's former home 'in need for refurbishment'

J. G. Ballard's former home in Shepperton

Rob Sharp of The Independent reports that the home of writer J. G. Ballard is now for sale: 'Mr Ballard's former partner, Claire Walsh, has told friends the house is finally on the property market following the writer's death in 2009. Estate agent Haart is carrying an advertisement for the property, a "spacious three-bedroom semi-detached house situated just moments from Shepperton High Street" which is "in need of refurbishment". Ballard did little work on it, according to his neighbours. The asking price for this piece of literary history is just under £320,000.' [Read More]

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