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ANNABEL CROFT GETS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH HER HOME

- GEMMA CALVERT

The former tennis pro, Strictly star and mum-of-three lives in Surrey. This autumn, she sets off on a theatre tour to share moments from her career

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU FIRST WALK THROUGH YOUR DOOR?

I take off my coat and make a cup of tea. If it's late, I make my hot water bottle. I do this pretty much every night, other than in the summer, when it's hot. It's comforting. I can't really sleep without it.

WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE TIME OF THE DAY AT HOME?

When I've had a good day, it's not too late, and it's tea and cake time. I like that period of time before cooking dinner when I relax by reading or I might catch up on a few emails.