Chelsea legend John Terry splashes out £4.5m on country home that comes with stables and tennis court
JOHN Terry splashed out £4.5million on a new home with stables in a bid to become a horse-loving ‘lord of the manor’.
Terry and wife Toni have bought an incredible seven-bed detached 18th century brick and flint country house – with a conservatory, spiral staircase, tennis court and long gravel drive.
Since moving in the couple have excitedly shared snaps on social media taken in the grounds of the lavish property.
The original part of the house was built in 1752 and later extensions were added in the 20th century.
But it is the stables block and three boxes in the eight acres that have proved so attractive to the couple.
They have set aside £1.8million to ‘do up’ the lavish home.
Two designers have been employed, with the re-design including a lavish and bespoke Clive Christian kitchen.
The property in Surrey is not far from their Cobham home which they spent years renovating.
Epsom and Sandown racecourses are not far, and the couple will watch polo at the Guards Polo Club nearby.
The former Chelsea legend loves the idea of being so close to the Wisley, Sunningdale, Wentworth, St Georges Hill and the RAC Country Club five-star golf courses.
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TERRY'S PROPERTY EMPIRE
HE’s estimated to be worth £38 million, so it’s no surprise footie ace John Terry and his family are accustomed to living in one of Surrey’s most sought-after areas.
Since retiring from playing and becoming Aston Villa assistant Terry has turned his hand to property development.
And it’s fair to say he is as talented at it as he was playing for his beloved Chelsea.
Click here to take a look at the former England star’s booming property portfolio.
A source said: “Toni cited Madonna and Guy Ritchie when they were together and likes the idea of JT being his own Lord of the manor.
“John is on the coaching staff at Aston Villa and so spends time away from home, and Toni can concentrate on her horses when he’s not around.
“When he is back at home, Toni will have him in a flat cap in her bid to turn him into a country squire.”