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    Sarah Beeny loses battle with planners in property row at ‘mini Downton Abbey’ estate

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    SARAH Beeny has lost her fight with planners to extend a farmhouse on her “mini Downton Abbey” estate.Sarah and artist husband Graham Swift submitted revised plans for the the farmhouse four years after being ordered to demolish it.Sarah Beeny has suffered a blow to her home renovation plansSarah has lost a fight with the council to extend a farmhouse at her ‘mini Downton Abbey’ estateSarah moved to the property in lockdownThe Property Ladder presenter – who has spent her career transforming ramshackle properties – wanted to add an extension instead of getting rid of the building altogether.And she stunned officials by ignoring the demolition order and applying to extend the farmhouse four years after agreeing to demolish it – with her application now denied.The council has now refused to reverse her original demolition order.And Sarah’s plans to effectively keep the farmhouse by adding a first floor balcony and new French doors have been thrown out.READ MORE ON SARAH BEENYA Council report on the matter has said: “It was considered that the new dwelling was only acceptable in principle subject to the applicants entering into a planning obligation, which ensured that the farmhouse would be demolished within three months of the occupation of the new dwelling.”However, despite the clear requirements under the agreement, the applicant failed to provide the specified 20 working days’ notice of occupancy to the council, and moreover neglected to demolish the original farmhouse.”This was considered fundamental to the granting of planning permission of the new dwelling and therefore constitutes a significant breach (both in planning and legal terms).”Sarah bought the estate for £3million in 2018 and her New Life in the Country series has been charting its extensive renovation.Most read in CelebrityEarlier this year, she scrapped plans to turn two barns into four new homes after a furious row with locals.Half a dozen locals objected to the proposed development, accusing her of “riding roughshod” over planning laws.Channel 4 property guru Sarah Beeny could be forced to tear down treehouse that featured in New Life In The Country showThey also said she had “blatantly ignored” an enforcement notice ordering her to remove earth banks built without planning permission.The property expert could also be forced to tear down an “alpine winter wonderland” treehouse built without planning permission.The Sun has contacted Sarah Beeny for comment. More

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      Charlotte Church’s ‘party pad’ mansion sells for huge profit ‘after going months struggling to secure any viewings’

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      CHARLOTTE Church has finally sold her “party pad” mansion for a tidy profit after it went for months struggling to get any viewings.The Spinney in South Wales was put on the market in the summer last year with an initial guide price of £2.25million but was later reduced to £2m.Charlotte Church’s home in South Wales has now sold for £2.1mCredit: WNSThe kitchen is often bathed in lightCredit: WNSThe Welsh singer originally put the property on the market for £2.25mCredit: RexLuxury estate agent Jemma Friday has now confirmed the property has been sold for £2.1m in an Instagram post.Jemma wrote: “Thrilled to share the incredible news of Charlotte Church’s home exchange!“After struggling to secure any viewings with two previous agents, I took over, maintained the price, and highlighted the home’s best feature – the gardens.”Jemma added that she had taken on the sale, in conjunction with Fine & Country, and had welcomed four potential buyers and had secured the sale, over the guide price.Read More on Charlotte ChurchThe Crazy Chick songstress and mum paid £1.3million for the home, near Cardiff, following her split with rugby player Gavin Henson, in 2010.She carried out a Grand Designs-style revamp of the property including ground floor rear extensions and tied the knot there with musician husband Johnny Powell in 2017.The six-bedroom property in Dinas Powys is a secluded, semi-rural home which sits in three acres of groundsCharlotte, 38, said at the time of the listing in September last year: “It was all about the setting for us when we first saw the house just over 13 years ago.Most read in Celebrity“It’s a very private property with wonderful grounds and I immediately felt safe.“That feeling has remained with us for the entire time we have lived here and we’ve never felt isolated as we have great neighbours.”Charlotte Renovates A Commercial Kitchen For Her Wellness Retreat The spacious home boasts a grand entrance hall, a living room with a log burner, an orangery, wood-walled piano room, first floor balcony and galleried landing.The extensive grounds also include a detached guest cottage and play room, garden tree swing, pink pergola and campfire.She added: “We genuinely have absolutely adored the house and its grounds; it’s looked after us and we’re so excited for a new family to move in and take over as guardians of this beautiful place.”For Charlotte, she said what she liked most about the property was the garden and that it was surrounded by nature.Charlotte said: “For me it’s all about the garden and the nature surrounding it, we’re bordered by forest on three sides, for me it’s all about nature.“For me it feels a bit like a sanctuary, we have loads of wildlife, loads of birds, amazing sunrises here, it’s a beautiful place to be.”We’ve had some seriously amazing parties here, it’s a perfect party house; kids parties and adult partiesCharlotte ChurchThe Welsh singer added: “We’ve had some amazing Easter egg hunts in the garden as well as Halloween parties, naming ceremonies, birthday celebrations for family and friends, and we even hosted our wedding here too.Charlotte said: “We’ve had some seriously amazing parties here, it’s a perfect party house; kids parties and adult parties. We’ve also got a zip line, which is loads of fun.”If all of that wasn’t enough to tempt you, another key feature is the orangery which was designed to seamlessly connect the dining room to the kitchen and is also immersed in the garden thanks to three sets of Frenchy door which open out to the rear garden.Charlotte said: “The orangery is a fabulous room filled with natural light where we like to relax, read, and listen to music, whilst the kitchen is the heart of the home where we cook and catch up around the island.”Off the orangery is the sizeable kitchen breakfast room which is bathed in light due to a wall of windows.A huge lounge takes up one win of the property and comes with dual aspect French doors and a log burner in the centre of the room.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile the property currently has six bedrooms it is versatile enough for the new buyer to make changes, possibly converting one bedroom into something like a gym or home office, if needed.The dressing room next to the main bedroom is currently being used as the sixth bedroom but could be used as a walk-in wardrobe.The extensive home is in Dinas Powys, just west of the Welsh capital CardiffCredit: WNSThe dining room is connected to the orangery and the kitchenCredit: WNSCharlotte describes the property as the ‘perfect party house’Credit: WNS More

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      Liam Gallagher rents £17k-a-month mansion with meditation room after vowing to live ‘like monk’ after years hellraising

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      HELL-raising rocker Liam Gallagher is sticking to his vow to live “like a monk” — by renting a country mansion with a meditation room.The ex-Oasis star and his fiancée Debbie Gwyther moved to the £16,950 a month Victorian pile in the Cotswolds last month.Liam Gallagher goes for a stroll with his hood up and goggles on in the CotswoldsCredit: ANDREW LLOYDOur exclusive pictures show Liam out for a stroll wearing a black anorak with the hood up and goggles attachedCredit: ANDREW LLOYDAn onlooker said: ‘It looked as though Liam was doing his best to not be recognised’Credit: ANDREW LLOYDLiam was spotted enjoying walks with his rescue dog, ButtonsCredit: InstagramOur exclusive pictures show Liam, 51, out for a stroll in the area wearing a black anorak with the hood up and goggles attached. He has also been spotted enjoying walks with his rescue dog, Buttons.An onlooker said: “It looked as though Liam was doing his best to not be recognised.“Locals have been shocked to see him in the area and it’s the talk of the town.”Read More on ShowbizLiam’s stunning Grade II-listed gothic manor house is sprawled over 16,000 sq ft and has 11 bedrooms, with 2.5 acres of garden space.As well as the meditation room, it has a ballroom, gym and sauna.Liam, now a solo artist, begins his 12-date Definitely Maybe tour next month — marking 30 years since the release of Oasis’s debut album of the same name.A fan on X/Twitter recently asked Liam if he will be watching his beloved Manchester City take on rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final later this month.Most read in CelebrityHe replied: “I’m not as I’ll be banging rehearsals for DM so I’ll be living like a monk and looking like a sp**k.”Two years ago, the singer was seen viewing a £3.5million 15th century townhouse, also in the Cotswolds. The dad of three also owns a £4million mock Tudor mansion in Highgate, North London.Liam Gallagher and John Squire perform new single Just Another RainbowBut his move to the Cotswolds will tickle former chart rivals Blur, who sang about a man who lives in “a very big house in the country”.The song, Country House, was released in August 1995 — on the same day as Oasis’s Roll With It. It was dubbed the Battle of Britpop — with Blur taking the number one spot.Liam’s luxury mansion in the CotswoldsCredit: ANDREW LLOYDLiam begins his 12-date Definitely Maybe tour next monthCredit: Getty More

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      JLS star Oritsé Williams’ fire-damaged £3m home sold for £500k is TRANSFORMED into mansion with cinema and games room

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      JLS star Oritsé Williams’ former mansion has been transformed into a luxury home after it was damaged in a fire.The singer lost around £2.5million after he sold his Croydon mansion for just £500,000 four years ago.The £3million mansion was left ravaged after a massive fireCredit: Dan Charity – The SunOrtisse Williams was the founding member of the boy band JLSCredit: GettyAn artist’s impression of what the house could look like once it is completedCredit: @Richard Elliot Architects/London Borough of CroydonA pool house was proposed as part of the renovation plansCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskAerial pictures showing the collapsed roof and blown-out windowsCredit: Dan Charity – The SunYet, the new owners of the property are rebuilding and have already begun transforming the house. The entire exterior of the house is being rebuilt, including the installation of new modern windows, while the roof, which was damaged in the fire, has been restored with maroon tiling.Solar panels have also been installed on top of the property which is currently a building site.The artist bought the house for £3million over a decade ago which used to be owned by Ronnie Corbett.read more on Oritsé WilliamsHowever, a suspected arson attack destroyed the property.The mansion had previously looked abandoned after the roof of the house had been destroyed by the fire and grass could be seen growing through the carpet of the hallway staircase.Ariel’s photographs taken in 2020 showed a collapsed roof, blown-out windows and a charcoaled interior.It is clear from the construction work that the new owners are keen to put their stamp on the house.Most read in ShowbizThe outdoor swimming pool and parts of the back garden are also undergoing redevelopment.Inside the property, planning applications suggest it will include a games room, shrine and a cinema.The London Borough of Croydon refused the owner’s application for a proposed rear extension and a pool house and said it was “inappropriate development”.The new owners submitted another development application requesting permission for a new single-storey extension.Colin Smith, 36, an urban explorer, had previously visited the £3million property after it had been destroyed in the fire. His footage showed the full extent of damage the fire had done with a solid marble countertop one of the only things recognisable in a sea of rubble. A safe for valuables also survived the fire but upstairs had been completely gutted.More than 70 firefighters tackled the blaze that engulfed Oritsé Williams’ house in 2019.Luckily, no one was injured but police launched an investigation after revealing they were treating the fire as suspicious.However, police couldn’t connect anyone to a potential arson attack and the investigation was closed.Ronnie Corbett’s Widow, Anne Hart, said she had considered buying the property where she had lived for 33 years but was left devastated once she learnt it had been damaged.”I’m heartbroken and Ronnie would be too,” she said.READ MORE SUN STORIESCouncillor Robert Ward, who represents Selsdon and Addington Village on Croydon Council admitted that he was delighted to see the property being restored after it had been left “derelict for some time”.Who is Oritsé ­Williams?
      Oritse Williams, 37, is a singer-songwriter and record producer from London.
      He soared to success with bandmates Aston Merrygold, Marvin Humes and JB Gill as their group, JLS, became one of the breakout acts of 2008.
      They shot to fame after finishing runners-up on X Factor
      Oritse was the founding member, teaming up with Marvin who had music business experience.
      The band had four UK top three albums as well as five UK number one singles.
      After releasing a greatest hits compilation in late 2013, followed by a farewell arena tour across the UK, the group split, playing their final gig at the 02 in London in December 2013.
      The band reunited last year in what was their biggest tour in the groups career.
      JLS sold more than 10million records across the world and were at one point the UK’s biggest boyband.
      When was Oritsé Williams cleared of rape?
      On September 12, 2018, Oritse was charged with raping a fan.
      He and a friend were accused of a sex attack in 2016 on a waitress, 20, after a Wolverhampton gig. He denied it.
      On May 28, 2019, the singer was unanimously cleared of rape at Wolverhampton Crown Court after around two hours and 17 minutes of deliberation.
      His tour manager Jamien Nagadhana was also cleared of two sexual assault charges.
      The alleged incident is said to have taken place after a concert at the Gorgeous Club to promote his solo album Waterline at Ramada Park Hall hotel.
      Williams, of Croydon, South London, pleaded not guilty to rape during a court hearing in November last year.
      Nagadhana, also 32, from Hounslow, West London, denied a charge of assault by penetration.

      The firefighters could do nothing to prevent the property’s roof from being destroyedCredit: Dan Charity – The SunPolice did launch an investigation but were unable to connect anyone to an arson attackCredit: London Fire BrigadeAround 70 firefighters were called to tackle the fireCredit: London Fire Brigade More

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      Inside Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton’s incredible new home so big it looks like hotel – after he reveals surprise move

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      KEVIN Clifton and Stacey Dooley have made a major move away from their native London in a ‘split decision’ after having a baby. The couple, who were paired together on Strictly Come Dancing in 2019, have been together for four years, and have been living together in London. Stacey and Kevin have found a massive new home for their daughter, MinnieCredit: InstagramThe pair have been together since they were paired on StrictlyCredit: BBCThe giant dining room is great for entertaining guestsCredit: InstagramHowever, they’ve now made a major move up the country for a new home in Liverpool – with a massive new house that could be a hotel. Kevin and Stacey have opted for a stunning monotone colour palette, made of whites, creams, and dark greys. Their dining room has a huge chandelier to look over their dining table, with the room opening up into a giant kitchen with a central wooden workstation – perfect to have chats around at parties. This also opens up into a cosy living room with a telly to watch the latest Strictly or documentary on. READ MORE STACEY DOOLEYUp their winding staircase is their giant master bedroom with windows that look out onto the countryside.On the top floor they also have a giant office space complete with antique desk, a red wine-coloured chaise lounge and giant mirror. The glitterball they won when they were crowned champion sits proudly on the mantlepiece. Nearly every main room has a built in and functional fireplace to make things nice and warm during the colder winter months. Most read in ShowbizStacey was behind the move, with Kevin admitting she loves looking at homes online, and the pair ‘immediately’ fell in love with the property. Inside Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton’s minimalist nursery for baby Minnie With the birth of their daughter Minnie in January 2023, the couple were looking to expand anyway. “We went and had a look and the second she walked in was like ‘I love it and I can really see us living here’.” he told Liverpool Echo. “It all happened really quickly and we love it.”He later beamed: “Our little girl is going to be raised as a Scouser.”The pair’s bedroom has a massive chaise loungeCredit: InstagramThe massive office comes with a fireplace, giant desk and fluffy rugsCredit: InstagramTheir bedroom has a chandelierCredit: InstagramThe pair have made sure everything is perfect in their new homeCredit: InstagramTheir house has massive windows looking out to the countrysideCredit: InstagramThe kitchen is absolutely massiveCredit: Instagram More

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      Inside Lewis Capaldi’s new life in London as he settles in £3m pad and talks about starting football team

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      HE only bought a fancy new house in a leafy part of North London last month but Lewis Capaldi is already one of the area’s most popular celebs.Insiders at his favourite boozer told me that the Scottish Beyonce has already enamoured himself with residents — who have branded him their favourite famous face.Lewis Capaldi has settled into London livingCredit: GettyCapaldi has a load of famous mates like Harry StylesCredit: GettyAnd it seems the Someone You Loved singer is keen to ingratiate himself further into the fold by getting involved in the local footie scene.A source said: “Lewis has found a home for life here and everyone loves him.“He is a regular in a few of the local pubs and has got great banter with the locals.“Lewis is a big football fan and has said he’d be keen to get involved if the chance came up.READ MORE ON CELEBS“He’s got a load of famous mates like Harry Styles, in the area, and Liam Gallagher and Patrick Kielty live nearby too, so he could band together a whole team to take on the locals.“He seems really happy and is in such a great place.“Everyone who sees Lewis is so pleased to see how well he’s doing.”We told last month how Lewis had splashed out £3million on a house close to Harry’s in the capital.Most read in BizarreHe has been spotted in recent weeks hanging out with his girlfriend, actress Ellie MacDowall, as he takes time out of the spotlight.Lew’s second album, Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, went straight to the No1 spot last year.Lewis Capaldi struggles to continue during Glastonbury set during Tourette’s battle as audience step in to help during emotional momentHe later went on an extended break after struggling with his mental health.But in January he treated fans to an extended version of the record with five new songs.Lew said at the time: “I’m going to continue taking some time to carry on looking after myself, maybe writing some music and taking a moment to reflect on some of the most incredible years of my life.“I want to make absolutely sure I’m 100 per cent before getting back out there again properly for more shows and doing what I love more than anything.”I can’t wait to see Lewis back on stage again but looking after himself is the most important thing.Patrick Kielty is another of Lewis’s palsCredit: GettyLiam Gallagher is also the Scot singer’s friendCredit: GettyIt’s all change for ZenZENDAYA has nailed the four-hand smash on her Challengers junket tour.The Hollywood actress plays a tennis coach in the new film and showed off four amazing outfits as she promoted it in New York.Zendaya has nailed the four-hand smash on her Challengers junket tourCredit: GettyZen kicked off the day in a smart white top and trousers for a fan screening of ChallengersCredit: GettyAlthough she admitted earlier this week she had no idea about tennis before starting work on the film, Zendaya has clearly been using Wimbledon for style inspiration.She kicked off the day in a smart white top and trousers for a fan screening of Challengers at AMC Lincoln Square before changing into a Kylie Minogue-style hooded dress.Zendaya then switched up for her look again – and wore a tennis ball-coloured dress at Zero Bond in the Big Apple, before putting on a grey top and trousers for a well-earned dinner at Mamo.Given how hard Zendaya has been working on the promo trail for Challengers, I hope for her sake it’s ace.The actress wore a tennis ball-coloured dress at Zero BondCredit: SplashThe star donned a grey top and trousers combo for a well-earned dinner at MamoCredit: BackGridScott has Swift replyTAYLOR SWIFT’s new record The Tortured Poets Department has broken records since its release this time last week and today is at the No1 spot in the album chart.Despite this, Pet Shop Boys frontman Neil Tennant says he cannot understand the Taylor “phenomenon”.Neil Tennant, middle, says he can’t understand the Taylor Swift phenomenonCredit: GettyTaylor released a new album this monthCredit: GettyI told you on Wednesday that Neil had questioned whether she really had hits, saying: “What is Taylor Swift’s Billie Jean?“Shake It Off? Is it though? I even know that is the answer but I listened to that the other day and it is not Billie Jean, is it?”In my eyes, Neil couldn’t have been more wrong.And now Scott Mills has agreed with me.He said on his Radio 2 show yesterday: “Neil from Pet Shop Boys has questioned the success of Taylor Swift.“Taylor Swift, the biggest pop star on the planet.“But, apparently, Neil can’t name any famous Swifty songs.”Reeling off her accolades, including the No1 position today, Scott added: “She was 2023’s Person of the Year, she’s won 14 Grammy awards and has so far had eight UK No1s. She’s quite big, Neil.”Jokingly, Scott added: “You know she will now write a song about you, Neil, I hope you realise.”Be warned, Neil. The Swifties have quite the bite.Scott Mills disagrees with the Pet Shop Boys frontmanCredit: BBCRicky is stage struckJIM and Barb reunited in Stockport after Sue Johnston surprised her Royle Family hubby Ricky Tomlinson.He is appearing in a new UK-wide production called Irish Annie and was stunned when Sue walked out on stage this week.Sue Johnston surprised co-star Ricky Tomlinson on stageShe was in character as the BBC sitcom’s long-suffering Barb and she strolled on mid-performance to shock Ricky and then said: “I thought I would find you in Irish Annie’s pub”Afterwards, Ricky admitted: “I had no idea Sue was making an appearance and it was a wonderful surprise.”The Royle Family is one of my stepdad Alan’s favourite telly shows, and we were both gutted when the final special was screened in 2012.In 2028, it will be 30 years since it first came out, so I’m holding out hope for an anniversary special.Madonna ex in Rio gig snubMADONNA’s ex Jesus Luz will swerve her huge beach concert in Brazil after a major falling out.The pair managed to stay friends following the end of their two-year romance in 2010.Madonna’s ex Jesus Luz will swerve her huge beach concert in BrazilCredit: RexBut now he won’t be going to her huge May 4 gig.The model told local press in Rio De Janeiro, where Madonna will wrap up her Celebration tour: “There’s no way to pretend that everything is fine. I had a disagreement with her last week, via text. And I’m not going to the show.”Oh to be a fly on that WhatsApp chat.More than a million fans are expected to be heading to Copacabana Beach for the concert, which Madge is putting on for free, so I doubt Jesus will be missed.As Liam Gallagher would say, it’s going to be biblicalChris is short on styleDON’T worry, Chris Pine has not gone a little bit strange and sacked his stylist.The Hollywood actor, who usually looks pretty hot, top, dressed up as the leading character from his new film Poolman during the Toronto International Film Festival.Chris Pine dressed up as the leading character from his new film Poolman during the Toronto International Film FestivalCredit: APChris is normally very smartly dressedCredit: Getty Images – GettyChris, who appears in the film alongside Danny DeVito and Jennifer Jason Leigh, went full method with shaggy hair and shorts – and even drove up to the red carpet at the Vista Theatre in his character Darren Barrenman’s Awesome Aquatics pool cleaning van.I’d need a few G&Ts before I’d be persuaded to do that.Penguin power
      WE celebrated the brilliant Brentford Penguins FC last year at The Sun’s Who Cares Wins Awards – and got David and Romeo Beckham to surprise founder Allan Cockram with the Unsung Hero gong.
      Now children in the club, who have Down’s Syndrome, are now going to be seeing a little bit more of Romeo after he became an ambassador for the Penguins.

      Roman: nice side of nepoROMAN KEMP is embracing his “nepo baby” label and says he isn’t alone.On The Brits Podcast, which is back for a third series, the radio DJ said that being the son of Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp has its upsides – despite the fact he regularly gets the mickey ripped out of him.Roman Kemp is embracing his ‘nepo baby’ labelWhen asked if he’s got a nepo WhatsApp group, Roman said with a laugh: “Yep. Me, Brooklyn Beckham and Lily Allen,” before adding:“It’s the best. People go, ‘You haven’t worked’. Well, actually I have worked but I’ve had really nice things.”Roman told host Jordan Stephens he is now working to get his FA football badges after quitting Capital FM’s Breakfast Show.When asked about his plans for the future, Roman said:“Football coaching. I’m going to do One Show as well but I’m going to do my coaching.”As a joke, he added: “Nepo ref.”I can hear the chants already.Mabel gets a vitamins boostMABEL is back today with her new song, called Vitamins.The track is inspired by her early R&B roots and she told me: “It is my family and friends’ favourite out of all the music I’ve made over the past couple years.”Mabel is back today with her new song, VitaminsCredit: GettyIn a nod to her boyfriend, Sony executive Preye Crooks, Mabel added: “It’s a reminder to the man I love to take care of himself, but also that in difficult times I’ll always be there in his corner.”Meanwhile, Griff has announced her debut album Vertigo, out on July 19, and a world tour that includes dates in Glasgow, Birmingham, Bristol and London.Today, Florence And The Machine reveal a special BBC Proms performance on September 11, celebrating 15 years since debut album Lungs.READ MORE SUN STORIESMadness will drop an expanded version of their first No1 studio album, last year’s Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie, with five new tracks.And Jess Glynne’s third, self-titled album, also drops today. More

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      Mark Wright hits back at home-shamers who mocked new decor at £3.5m mansion – blaming Michelle Keegan who ‘chose it all’

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      MARK Wright has hit back at trolls who mercilessly mocked the decor of his £3.5million Essex mansion on Instagram. Last week, the presenter and former Towie star shared a rare look inside his home after years of renovations were finally completed. Mark was forced to admit he may have made an error with a statement part of his mansionCredit: HeartMark joked that his wife gets final say on everything in the houseCredit: PAThe Chandalier centre piece was meant to be a ‘piece of art’ as well as a lighting structureCredit: Instagram / @wrightyhomeThis included before and after shots where the bare bones of the house were revealed, next to the completed, fully decorated rooms. The picture perfect house almost exclusively uses white or off-white for both their interiors and exteriors, including in their grand hallway, bedroom, bathrooms and living room. In the hallway, a giant statement chandelier hangs down the winding staircase. Their outside swimming pool is also a crisp white and surrounded by bright white tiling. READ MORE MARK WRIGHTAfter trolls took aim at their simple and sleek décor, Mark has decided to hit back on his Heart radio show, defending the years-long passion project for him and his wife, Michelle Keegan. He explained that his wife had ‘final decision’ on all of the work they had done, but he was left angry on her behalf after people came for the chandelier she especially designed. “When it came to picking a chandelier in our house, like the light in the middle of our hallway that drops from the third floor ceiling, she designed it and drew it and I was like ‘what is that?’” he admitted. “It’s just loads of like, light bulbs just dropping from the ceiling and when she drew it and designed it with the amazing company, I looked at it and I was like ‘this just doesn’t work’ and I really didn’t like it but I have to say, as I said, but we went for it we hung it and it looks amazing.” Most read in ShowbizHowever, he admitted that other commenters did draw his attention to a potentially annoying problem that will arise from the piece in the future. Mark Wright gives fans a rare look inside £3.5m mansion he shares with Michelle Keegan with video of staircase transformation “We sometimes do, we post our house updates on our Instagram account and when we did that, we showed the chandelier off and I can’t tell you how many comments I got that made me think ‘why didn’t I think of this at the start?’ “Basically, picture a light with loads and loads of hanging bulbs that are all different heights that you can’t get to because it’s hanging from the staircase in the middle. “Yeah, that’s us and everybody underneath…. ‘how are you going to change those light bulbs?'”It’s only new so one hasn’t gone yet. So I do not know what we’re going to do when one pops!“So yeah, thanks Instagram for letting me know, and thanks for letting me know that I was corrected, and It was the wrong chandelier,” he ended, before jokingly adding, “So Michelle, next time I’m picking the light!” Listen to Mark Wright on Heart every Saturday 4 – 7pm across the UK and on Global Player.After sharing the home’s beautiful one-of-a-kind lighting piece, fans had questionsCredit: Instagram / @wrightyhomeMichelle and Mark have have spent years making their house perfectCredit: Instagram More

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      Inside JLS star JB Gill’s incredible Grand Designs style makeover of £2m farmhouse with pool – after raid at knifepoint

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      JLS hitmaker JB Gill has revealed plans for a slick party room and gym extension at his plush £2million farmhouse.The Everybody In Love vocalist, 37, is planning a “luxury leisure and entertainment suite” in a significant expansion of his idyllic countryside pad.JLS star JB Gill is planning a party space and entertainment suite for his £2million rural pileCredit: SuppliedThe Everybody In Love hitmaker has submitted plans to extend his rural homeCredit: ITVThe existing conservatory, as featured on Through the Keyhole, will be demolished to make way for the changesCredit: ITVHe found fame in boyband JLSCredit: PAThe home is in rural surroundings, with The X Factor hitmaker trading in fame for life as a farmer.They grow apples in the orchards in the vast 13-acre paddocks and have already installed an outdoor swimming pool, stables, a cinema and paddocks.The JLS favourite has embarked on a farming career and keeps pigs and chickens at the smallholding where he has successfully produced award-winning turkeys and free-range pork.Now, the One Shot vocalist wants to demolish an existing conservatory to make way for the lively space.read more jlsJB and wife Chloe have detailed their Grand Designs-style makeover with a first floor bedroom extension as well.This will include a bigger, family-style utility room involving the demolition of an external walkway.The popstar’s planning agent told the local council in a statement: “These proposals are an appropriate form of development at this property which lies in the green belt.”The dwelling and the proposed minimal extensions will be well screened from the lane with significant vegetation around the entire site.Most read in Music”This means that there is no harm to visual amenity of the wider area from the minimal extensions proposed here and, therefore, no impact on the green belt of rural character.”The extensions are in keeping with the existing dwelling in terms of scale and form and result in a pleasing experience.Noughties pop legends tease tour plans with ‘big announcement’ promise”The extensions will have no impact on surrounding properties and is a positive change to the dwelling as a whole.”The Summer on the Farm host bought the four-bedroom farmhouse for £1.2million in 2011.It is now believed to be worth £2million, with three reception rooms and a master suite.Council officials will make a decision on the plans next month.If planning permission is granted, building work is expected to start in August and be completed in March 2025.Horror raidBack in 2020, the boyband ace was sprayed in the face with oil by thugs who broke into his rural home.He was attacked at 3am as he confronted the criminals, who then threatened wife Chloe with a knife.The gang of four then fled with valuables.We exclusively reported how the dad of two was taken to hospital for treatment.We reported that they were “extremely shaken” but escaped serious injury.A source at the time said: “This was a terrifying incident. JB was sprayed in the face and the gang threatened Chloe with a knife.“He wanted to protect her and their kids but the best way to do that was to ­cooperate with the gang.“Police and medics rushed to the house and JB was taken to hospital.“Luckily, he wasn’t badly hurt and was able to leave later that day.”Pop kingJLS shot to fame in 2008 when they finished runners-up on The X Factor.READ MORE SUN STORIESJB and JLS bandmates Aston Merrygold, Oritse Williams and Marvin Humes had chart-topping hits with Beat Again, Everybody in Love, The Club is Alive and She Makes Me Wanna.They split in 2013 with an estimated £6million fortune each. Further add-ons to the family pad include a bedroom extensionCredit: InstagramJB suffered a horror pad at the home – surrounded by 13 acre paddocks – back in 2020Credit: Instagram More

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      Inside Spencer & Vogue Matthews’ stunning London home as they sell it for £5.25m after running out of bedrooms for kids

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      SPENCER Matthews and wife Vogue Williams have carved themselves a piece of paradise in the middle of London – but now they’re giving it up. The TV presenter couple have put their property up on the market for a staggering £5.25million – as they say goodbye to the city for a new life in Dublin. Spencer and Vogue are moving their family to DublinCredit: InstagramThe couple are doing whats best for their three kidsCredit: InstagramThe house has its own gym and conciergeCredit: SavillsHuge walk-in closes are big enough to sleep inCredit: SavillsThe stunning modern home in London was truly an enviable next in the middle of the city – and perfect for those who enjoy hosting dinner parties and are often on the go. Among the amenities of the four bedroom property is two huge reception rooms, a private roof garden/terrace, a bar, home gym and in-house cinema/media room. The primary bedroom comes with an en-suite, with two more bedrooms throughout the house. The open plan kitchen leads straight out onto the terrace, which is perfect for the summer days where a barbecue might be needed. READ MORE SPENCER MATTHEWSThe kids’ room comes with a built in wardrobe to add a little extra space for their toys and games. Entirely painted in sleek and clean whites and creams, the house manages to blend the popular minimalist aesthetic with a cosy, homely feel that gives the property a unique sense of style. Spencer and Vogue have opted to trade in London life for a far more quiet one on the outskirts of Dublin. Irish star Vogue and British-born Spencer have always had homes in both countries, with a third property in Jersey. Most read in ShowbizHowever, they have decided to get a bigger space in Dublin for their three children – Theodore, Gigi and Otto. On top of selling their London home, they’ve also sold a £1.1million property they have in Ireland to purchase their new house. Vogue Williams shares ‘mischievous’ holiday snaps with kids as fans gush ‘such cuties’ In December, the pair were pictured moving their furniture into their new place, which is almost twice the size.The couple have been married since 2018, and now even host a podcast together, Spencer and Vogue, discussing the ups and downs of their marriage. Over time this has come to include how often the pair have sex together, to whether separate bedrooms could be the winning secret behind successful relationships. During one podcast chat, Vogue admitted she would be willing to sleep somewhere separately to her “lone wolf” husband, but noted she would probably end up sharing her space most of the time with the kids. The property boasts two huge reception spacesCredit: SavillsThe family home includes a kitchen that looks out onto the gardenCredit: SavillsThe roof terrace and garden space is perfect for partiesCredit: SavillsThe massive property has been designed for home comfortsCredit: SavillsThe family home has been sold for nearly £6millionCredit: SavillsThe kids room has a built in bedroom perfect to make space for their toysCredit: SavillsVogue and Spencer are moving onCredit: Getty More