Steve McFadden, 65, is known for playing the notorious Phil Mitchell on EastEnders. The actor has been a series regular on the soap opera since 1990 and continues to reprise the role today.
The actor was born in Maida Vale, West London and had jobs labouring, carrot picking, plumbing and working at a builder’s merchant before becoming an actor.
Away from the screen, McFadden lives a quiet life in Falmouth, Cornwall and has had a house there since the 1990s.
The actor has often been seen in the discount store Trago Mills in Falmouth and Liskeard where he has been seen buying furniture and soft furnishings.
He has also been spotted in local nightclubs and pubs in Falmouth, according to CornwallLive.
In 2017, McFadden told the publication that Falmouth was his “second home”. If it wasn’t for EastEnders, the pretty town would be his “first choice”.
He said: “I get down as often as I can. It’s my second home, if it wasn’t for EastEnders it would be my first choice of residence, but because of the show I have to be in London more.”
The actor loves fishing in the area and the food, beer and local residents.
Falmouth is most famous for its beautiful natural harbour on the Fal Estuary as well as its glorious beaches – Swanpool, Maenporth and Gyllyngvase.
The idyllic town is full of charm with a rich history, beautiful views and scenery and a fantastic arts scene.
The Falmouth Art Gallery is award-winning and has more than 2,700 artworks, including contemporary prints, paintings by British impressionists, and pre-Raphaelite works.
Falmouth’s vibrant lifestyle, array of pubs and restaurants, boutique shops, and highly-rated schools make it a sought-after place to live.
In fact, according to The Sunday Times, Falmouth has been named one of the best places to live in the UK in 2024.
Properties in Falmouth had an overall average price of £426,105 over the last year, according to Rightmove.
The majority of sales in Falmouth during the last year were terraced properties, selling for an average price of £400,802. Semi-detached properties sold for an average of £418,384, with flats fetching £309,499.
Overall, sold prices in Falmouth over the last year were 11 percent up on the previous year and 14 percent up on the 2021 peak of £373,291.
