Judi Dench battling mouse infestation as £8m mansion 'falling down' around her

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Dame Judi Dench is facing a mouse infestation in her historic £8million mansion in Surrey. The 87-year-old icon has opened up about her house woes after rodents moved in and 'took over' her home. "The mice have moved in since lockdown and I'm battling the mice," she said. "They have moved in and taken over a bit." The Outwood property, which was built in 1497, comes with a separate cottage, a swimming pool, workshops, barns, a pond and is believed to be 7,000 square-feet in size.

Despite its eye-popping price tag, Dame Judi has admitted her country home is crumbling around her, the Mirror reported. And it would appear the mice are not the only problem with the historic property, as she added: "My house is falling down a bit here and there."Despite her global film start status, her home is far from the bright lights of the world stage as its nestled in the East Surrey countryside with a population of fewer than 1,000 people.She's also said to be very active member of the community and will often be seen popping up to support local events, something that can't always be said for A-listers.

But possibly, that's why she's a national treasure.The actor has forged an illustrious career having won an Oscar, a Tony, two Golden Globes, six BAFTAs, and seven Olivier Awards.The Queen actor recently spoke out about call for a disclaimer to be added to The Crown that makes clear the series is not necessarily true.

In a letter to The Times, the actor said Netflix "seems willing to blur the lines between historical accuracy and crude sensationalism".