Paul Scholes has put his lavish marital house on the market just weeks after his wife walked out and stopped wearing her wedding ring.
Scholes’ modern seven-bedroom detached home, which he shared with his wife Claire and their three children, is listed for £3.8 million.
It is described as one of the ‘finest homes in Saddleworth,’ Greater Manchester, and includes an indoor heated swimming pool, steam and sauna facilities, gym, home cinema room, games room, as well as a five-a-side football pitch, netball court, and putting green.
There are additionally six reception rooms and a ‘executive separate residence’ inside the beautiful grounds.
Scholes purchased the luxurious mansion shortly after the 1998 World Cup, but it was completely refurbished and redesigned by prominent architects in 2015.
Claire was believed to have moved out of the house two months ago and was living 20 minutes away.
She was also spotted without her wedding ring, leading to rumors that the couple’s marriage was in trouble.
Scholes, who is thought to be worth £27 million, and Claire are ‘devastated.’
‘You have to feel for them since they both value family above all else,’ an insider said. They’ve been together for a long time, and no one saw this coming.’
Scholes met Claire in his neighborhood tavern when they were 18 years old, and they married six years later. He notably cited missing her as the cause for his retirement from the England squad in 2004, at the age of 29 and at the pinnacle of his career.
The 13,000 square foot property is being advertised on the Rightmove website, where it is described as ‘pristine,”standout,’ and a ‘credit to the current owners.’
‘When seeing, it is clear the amount of care and consideration that has gone into this amazing property…which can only be really appreciated in person,’ it continues.
The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is accessible only through enormous automatic gates. It offers an undercover arrivals area with plenty of parking and a triple garage with remote electric doors. It also has its own football pitch, gym, golf putting range, and children’s play area.
The ‘heart of the home’ is characterized as a designer open plan kitchen that serves as a dining and family space and adjoins outdoor patio areas. The main bedroom has separate ‘His’ and ‘Hers’ dressing rooms, a beautiful en suite bathroom, and a spacious balcony with views of the countryside.
According to the marketing, enormous volumes of glass have been used throughout the residence, allowing plenty of natural light to penetrate.
‘The front door opens to a spacious double-height hallway with a staircase leading up to the magnificent reception hallway with an abundance of natural light cascading from the top floor windows,’ it continues.
‘The house offers four major leisure areas… a lounge with equipped bar and balcony, a family room with bi-folding doors opening to a big games room, and a formal dining room with patio access,’ says the listing.
The gym also has a BATAK machine, which is frequently utilized by the world’s finest athletes to preserve their lightning-quick reactions.
As you progress up the mansion, magnificent views of the wooded region fill the floor-to-ceiling windows around the perimeter, ensuring that each room is brightly filled with natural light.
It also has its own L-shaped swimming pool, as well as a sauna, steam room, and sensory room nearby.
Guests can also relax on the roof terrace and take in the panoramic views.