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Duncan Bannatyne sells off his Dragon's Den in Durham

TV star Duncan Bannatyne is selling his own Dragon's Den for £875,000 following his divorce from his second wife.

The gym entrepreneur said he wants to start a "new chapter" in his life and is selling his five-bedroomed luxury home on the exclusive Wynyard development in County Durham.

Duncan Bannatyne is selling off his house in County Durham Credit: Suzan/Suzan/EMPICS Entertainment

The Californian-style property, with white exterior, boasts views over a golf course and has a large open kitchen with sofa, maple-floored lounge and an entrance hall with a double-height glazed apex.

Upstairs there is another living room and three of the bedrooms are en suite, with the master bedroom also boasting a dressing room.

Bannatyne has taken the decision to sell following the break-up of his marriage to second wife Joanne in December 2011.

In October he was taken to hospital with chest pains, although tests showed he had not suffered a heart attack.

He has not decided whether he will leave Wynyard or find somewhere else handy for his headquarters in Darlington.

He said: "I decided to sell as I am looking to start a new chapter in my life."

The house has been the venue for some great parties, he said, and a source of peace for him too.

"I love spending my time in the kitchen. I have a huge sofa in the kitchen, where I can kick off my shoes watch TV, cook or simply watch what's happening on the golf course, and it's a fabulous area and definitely my favourite part of the house,"** **he said.

"There is no hustle and bustle; when you have had hard day at the office you can come home and relax but equally should you want company you can always drop in on a neighbour for a coffee and catch up."

The house is for sale through estate agent Manners and Harrison.

Bannatyne is one of the stars of the hit BBC show Dragons' Den where business people pitch ideas to would-be investors.

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Duncan Bannatyne's message from hospital

Duncan Bannatyne taken to hospital

Duncan Bannatyne's company released a statement thanking medical staff who attended to him.

“Everyone at the company is very concerned and upset, but we know that Duncan is a very strong person and we are confident he will make a full recovery. Everyone wishes him well.

"We’d like to thank the quick and professional actions of the paramedics who attended to Duncan and thank the staff at the Memorial Hospital for his ongoing care.”

– The Bannatyne Group

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Duncan Bannatyne taken to hospital with suspected heart attack

The businessman Duncan Bannatyne, who is based in Darlington, was taken into hospital with a suspected heart attack. His daughter Abi confirmed the news on Twitter.

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As news is starting to spread I can confirm my dad was taken into hospital late this morning, he is stable and thats all I can say for now

From @abibannatyne on Twitter:

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