Ruth Jones, best known for her role as Nessa Jenkins in the BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey, has put the Edwardian property she shared with TV executive David Peet up for sale at a guide price of £1,150,000, estate agents confirmed.
The five-bedroom, three-storey semi-detached house in Penylan, Cardiff, is described in the listing as a "handsome, three-storey bay-fronted Edwardian style residence" that has been sympathetically extended and overlooks Roath Park recreation fields. The couple bought the home in 2001 for £325,000; based on the asking price, the sale would represent an increase of about £825,000 on the original purchase price. The estate agent's particulars highlight period features including open fireplaces, Edwardian tiling and wooden floors, and a recently noted kitchen with a vaulted ceiling, granite island and black Aga.
Jones, 58, and Peet, 72, announced earlier this year that they had "amicably went our separate ways 18 months ago and are now legally separated," adding that they remained "good friends." The statement said Jones has been living in London since the separation while Peet is living in Canada and is in a new relationship. Subsequent reporting has said Peet is based in Vancouver with a partner.
Since the property was placed on the market, photographs show rooms largely cleared of furniture. The couple also owned a holiday home on the west coast of Scotland and a restaurant called Peet's in Lochinver, a venture in which Jones occasionally took part, according to prior interviews.
Jones is an award-winning actress and author who co-wrote Gavin and Stacey with James Corden. The series returned for a 2024 Christmas special, titled "The Finale," which drew around 12.3 million viewers and was promoted as the final instalment of the long-running comedy. Jones and other cast members were due to appear together at the National Television Awards in London later this year.
The sale marks a significant change in Jones's personal circumstances after more than two decades together. The couple had been public about elements of their life, and the house had previously been described by Jones as one of her "favourite places to be," with particular praise for its spacious kitchen. Their joint statement this year framed the split as amicable and said legal separation had been reached; it did not provide further details about financial arrangements.
The Cardiff property is being marketed without explicit reference to its former residents. Interested buyers or agents seeking further information are directed to the listing through the handling estate agent. Jones continues to work in television and publishing while the legal aspects of the former couple's separation are understood to be in process.