Despite having the option to live in large, luxurious apartments among fellow celebrities in Hollywood, Johnny Depp settled in a small town in England. The actor, who owned many enormous estates and even bought an island, found comfort in a house where he could be himself.
Actor Johnny Depp revealed that he settled for a quiet life in Somerset, a small town in England, where he resides on an 850-acre estate. He lives in a 19th-century mansion. In 2023, the musician stopped by an antique store in Lincolnshire, surprising the staff because he arrived unannounced to buy some guitars.
Actor Johnny Depp pictured arriving at the Royal Courts of Justice, Strand on July 13, 2020 in London, England | Source: Getty Images
Depp secretly arrived at the store with a helicopter at Hemswell Antique Centres, Hemswell Cliff. Only the shop owner, Robert Miller, knew about the star’s visit and described him as “down-to-earth.”
The store has links to Pinewood Studios, which has produced films like “Harry Potter” and “James Bond” franchise. Depp walked away with several guitars. His visit was planned well in advance as Miller was told a special guest would arrive at the store but had to avoid revealing his identity.
Johnny Depp attends a photocall to present his latest movie “Minamata” during BCN Film Festival at Hotel Casa Fuster on April 16, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain | Source: Getty Images
Depp wanted to shop comfortably and explore the place without bumping into fans. Miller revealed the Golden Globe Award winner bought several items, including paint sets, a desk chair, and a variety of decorative stuff for his home.
The main reason for the movie star’s visit was because the store usually collaborates with Pine Studios for props and has contacts there. It is considered one of Europe’s largest antique centers. The staff only learned about Depp’s trip shortly before he arrived.
Miller added, “He enjoyed his experience here because he was able to be himself. He said he is in hotels a lot of the time because he’s constantly bombarded by people.”
When he visited an antique store, Depp was praised by the owner, Miller, who revealed that he got to play some of the guitars he later bought. Miller expressed optimism that the legendary star would, without a doubt, return to his establishment.