Post by shayne on Nov 3, 2006 20:30:03 GMT 8
Westlife star Shane Filan has splashed out EUR3million on an English
mansion
The singer bought the seven-bedroom home last month and will begin
moving in next week, though he will keep his Irish home.
The impressive property, situated just outside South London, boasts
a swimming pool, snooker room, private home cinema and a e50,000
security system.
But pals of the 27-year-old star say it was the huge gardens that
really attracted Shane as they'd be perfect for his 16-month-old
daughter Nicole. A pal revealed last night: "Shane and his wife
Gillian are moving into the house next week. They are keeping their
mansion in their home town of Sligo but this will be a base for them
when they are in England working. Shane fell in love with the house
as soon as he had a look round.
"There are also championship golf courses close by and he admits
that was a big incentive too.
"And it has huge grounds. He and Gillian can even take Nicole for a
swim during the summer in the pool. They will spend around six to
eight months of the year there."
The singer is estimated to have earned around EUR15million since
hitting the big time with Westlife.
But he is also a keen businessman, owning a share of a property
development company with his brother Finbar. He also has a major
share in the Irish franchises of the Morgan clothes stores.
Shane's new pad boasts a security system with 20 close circuit
cameras linked up to a security office.
Each home in the private development is protected by 24-hour
security guards and a sophisticated monitoring system. Entry can
only be gained with a code.
Shane sold his apartment in Chelsea earlier this year because it was
not suitable for family life.
And last night he confirmed the new purchase to the Irish Daily
Mirror, saying: "Yes, it's true that I have bought a new house.
"I wanted somewhere with nice big private grounds for Nicole to play
in and we have found somewhere ideal. Sligo is still my real home
though."
mansion
The singer bought the seven-bedroom home last month and will begin
moving in next week, though he will keep his Irish home.
The impressive property, situated just outside South London, boasts
a swimming pool, snooker room, private home cinema and a e50,000
security system.
But pals of the 27-year-old star say it was the huge gardens that
really attracted Shane as they'd be perfect for his 16-month-old
daughter Nicole. A pal revealed last night: "Shane and his wife
Gillian are moving into the house next week. They are keeping their
mansion in their home town of Sligo but this will be a base for them
when they are in England working. Shane fell in love with the house
as soon as he had a look round.
"There are also championship golf courses close by and he admits
that was a big incentive too.
"And it has huge grounds. He and Gillian can even take Nicole for a
swim during the summer in the pool. They will spend around six to
eight months of the year there."
The singer is estimated to have earned around EUR15million since
hitting the big time with Westlife.
But he is also a keen businessman, owning a share of a property
development company with his brother Finbar. He also has a major
share in the Irish franchises of the Morgan clothes stores.
Shane's new pad boasts a security system with 20 close circuit
cameras linked up to a security office.
Each home in the private development is protected by 24-hour
security guards and a sophisticated monitoring system. Entry can
only be gained with a code.
Shane sold his apartment in Chelsea earlier this year because it was
not suitable for family life.
And last night he confirmed the new purchase to the Irish Daily
Mirror, saying: "Yes, it's true that I have bought a new house.
"I wanted somewhere with nice big private grounds for Nicole to play
in and we have found somewhere ideal. Sligo is still my real home
though."