Ayrton Senna's Humble 2-Bedroom Bungalow Sells in Norwich

Most sportsmen's homes don't come cheap—but in the case of a humble two-bedroom bungalow in Norwich, Norfolk, estate agents admitted they didn't even know that the listing was once Ayrton Senna's address.

The Brazilian Formula 1 world champion died in tragic circumstances in 1994, but before he made it in the premier tier of motor racing, he was plying his trade in Formula Ford in the early 1980s.

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He rented the house with his wife. It has, according to the Daily Mirror, been sold for its guide price of between £210,000 and £215,000.

The newspaper also quoted the estate agent. "Mark Bird, manager of William H Brown, said: "We don't come across too many famous home-owners... and then they tend to have larger properties. I didn't even know Ayrton Senna had lived in Norwich," the report read. 

There is no mention of whether the bungalow was bought by someone who did know the history. If they did, they will have purchased a home with some meaning for F1 fans. If not, they might find there are some willing to pay a premium to buy it in future.

[Daily Mirror]