Location, Location, Location star Kirstie Allsopp has paid tribute to co-host Phil Spencer's parents after they were both tragically killed in a car crash on the family farm where he grew up.

Phil Spencer's father Richard, known to friends and family as David, 89, and mother Anne, 82, were pulled from the vehicle after it veered off their access road and went into a river on the farm, but they sadly could not be saved.

Channel 4 property show co-host Kirstie Allsopp paid tribute to the parents of her close friend Phil, 53, and said it was a 'great source of solace' to him that they were together as they passed away.

Kirstie paid tribute to Phil's parents on Instagram saying they were 'devoted parents' who 'adored' their eight grandchildren. She added that the only blessing in their tragic passing was that they 'will never have to mourn the loss of each other'.

'This lovely photograph, recently taken at their home in Kent, is of Anne & David Spencer, I am desperately sad to have to say that they were both killed yesterday in a car accident near their home,' Kirstie Allsopp wrote on Instagram in a tribute to Phil Spencer's parents

Property TV star Phil Spencer's parents have both been killed in a tragic car crash on the family farm where he grew up (Phil Spencer pictured with his mother Anne)

The TV presenter's parents Richard 'David' Spencer and his wife Anne, pictured in 2014

Phil's (left) Location, Location, Location co-host Kirstie Allsopp (right) paid tribute to the parents of her close friend, and said it was a 'great source of solace' to him that they were together as they passed away

Sharing a photo of David and Annie at their home on Instagram, Kirstie wrote: 'This lovely photograph, recently taken at their home in Kent, is of Anne & David Spencer, I am desperately sad to have to say that they were both killed yesterday in a car accident near their home.

'They were farmers, animal lovers & devoted parents to Robert, Caryn, Helen & Philip and adored their 8 Grandchildren, the only blessing is that they died together, so will never have to mourn the loss of each other.

'I suspect many of you may want to join me in sending so much love to Phil and all his family. Please keep them in your thoughts & prayers, Thank you.'

Richard and Anne were reportedly leaving their farm to travel to a local pub for lunch on Friday when their car drifted into a shallow river, which is a tributary which flows through the family farm in Littlebourne, near Canterbury, Kent.

The fire service and police officers were called to the scene and an air ambulance also flew to the farm.

Richard and Anne were pulled from the car and taken to hospital, but he was pronounced dead at the scene and she died shortly afterwards, the Sun reported.

Another woman, in her 60s, was also in the car but suffered only minor injuries.

Phil, 53, spent last night with his younger sisters Caryn and Helen and his older brother David.

A neighbour, who has lived next to the Spencer farm for 20 years, told the Sun that she saw the emergency services arriving at the scene and immediately knew there had been a major accident.

They said that the fatal crash happened near a small stone bridge which locals have thought to be dangerous.

Kirstie Allsopp told The Sun that she had spoken to Phil and that the deaths were 'tragic for the Spencer family' which is 'very loving and close'.

She said that Richard and Anne, who had four children and eight grandchildren, were 'lovely people' and 'both people of Christian faith'.

Kirstie added that Phil and his siblings are supporting each other through the tragedy.

Richard and Anne were reportedly leaving their farm to travel to a local pub for lunch on Friday when their car drifted into a shallow river, which is a tributary which flows through the family farm in Littlebourne, near Canterbury, Kent

Phil has spoken in the past about his love of where he grew up and being the son of a farmer (Pictured: Littlebourne)

Phil and his siblings are supporting each other through the tragedy

The charming Kent village of Littlebourne has just 1,500 residents and has long been home to the Spencer family

Phil lives in Hampshire with wife Fiona and their two children but has a holiday cottage on the family farm

Kent Police told the Sun that they were called to the incident at 12.36pm on Friday to a report of a single-vehicle collision in Littlebourne.

A spokeswoman said: 'Officers attended along with other emergency services and a man and woman in their 80s were taken to a local hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.

'A third person, a woman in her 60s, was in the vehicle and sustained minor injuries.

'The next of kin has been informed and a report will now be prepared for the coroner.'

Also in attendance at the crash were three fire engines and a water rescue unit which took two hours to winch the car out of the river.

It is not known who was driving at the time of the crash.

Presenter on ITV's Good Morning Britain Charlotte Hawkins was one of the many who offered their condolences, replying: 'Oh my goodness just heartbreaking, sending lots of love [heart emoji].'

Phil has spoken in the past about his love of where he grew up and being the son of a farmer.

He lives in Hampshire with wife Fiona and their two children and has a holiday cottage on the family farm, which his parents were in charge of before eldest David took over.

He was raised with his three siblings on the farm before he moved to Uppingham in the Midlands to attend the prestigious Uppingham School, an independent boarding school.

Phil Spencer was given the top job of Head Boy at the school before he took up the role of Wolverine.

Phil worked as an estate agent before launching his own home-finding firm, Garrington, which was named after his parent's farm. He told the Mail in 2011: 'I hope this doesn't sound too worthy, but finding a home for someone is a very satisfying and fulfilling thing – there are so many hopes and dreams tied up in it, and to go through that with someone is a real journey.'

The business catered to A-list celebrities, including Ricky Gervais, Keira Knightley and Kylie Minogue. However, the firm struggled during the recession and was bought out by a staff member in 2009.

However Phil and Kirstie founded their own Glasgow-based TV production company Raise The Roof to develop other home programmes.