đŸ’„ “HE SPENT A FORTUNE… BUT WHAT’S REALLY BEHIND IT?”: Ant McPartlin has splashed out a staggering ÂŁ10million on an ex-Premier League star’s lavish mega-mansion — but insiders say there’s far more to the story than anyone realises…

TELLY favourite Ant McPartlin has snapped up a £10million mansion in “Britain’s Beverly Hills” from former Chelsea skipper Cesar Azpilicueta.

The ITV star, 50, has moved into the seven-bedroom “eco-pad” — situated in a plush Surrey town — with wife Anne-Marie and their two-year-old son Wilder.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly posing at the Project Hail Mary World Premiere.
Ant McPartlin has moved into a ÂŁ10million Surrey mansion with wife Anne-Marie and their young son after buying the luxury home from former Chelsea captain Cesar AzpilicuetaCredit: Alamy

 

CGI rendering of a large, modern mansion with stone and white facade, surrounded by a green lawn and trees.
The ITV star, 50, has moved into the seven-bedroom ‘eco-pad’ after selling his home in London’s Wimbledon

The house is believed to have sold for a record price in the celebrity-heavy area, and is perfect for family man Ant, who is a massive Newcastle fan like his TV partner Declan Donnelly.

An insider said: “The fact he’s bought his house from a legend from a Premier League rival is certainly likely to get a response from other members of the Toon Army.

“Though anyone who claps eyes on the incredible house could not blame Ant for wanting to snap it up as the perfect home for his burgeoning family.”

Celebrities including Sir Elton John, Amanda Holden and Kate Winslet all live in the well-heeled area.

Illustration of a luxury living room with white walls, two light grey sofas, and a glass coffee table.
The three-storey property has seven bedrooms, gym, swimming pool and cinema room

 

CGI rendering of a large, luxurious house with a car in the driveway and a wrought iron gate.
The 12,401 sq ft property is set in grounds containing multiple trees as well as 124 types of shrubs and plants

I’m A Celebrity and Britain’s Got Talent presenter Ant has moved there from his old house in Wimbledon, South West London, which he purchased for £6million in 2019, and sold at the end of last year.

Spanish star Cesar, 36, played for Chelsea from 2012 to 2023, winning a string of trophies including two Prem titles and a Champions League.

In 2021 he bought a plot of land and oversaw building of the three-storey property, which has seven bedrooms, gym, swimming pool and cinema room.

Cesar also included several ecological features, including six bat boxes, a fish-free pond to attract a variety of wildlife, and three “bee hotels”.

Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea in a blue uniform.
Former Chelsea skipper Cesar Azpilicueta built the house, including several ecological features, such as six bat boxes, a fish-free pond to attract a variety of wildlife, and three ‘bee hotels’Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun

 

Anne-Marie Corbett and Ant McPartlin at the Soccer Aid For UNICEF Gala.
Ant with Anne-MarieCredit: Getty

The 12,401 sq ft property is set in grounds containing multiple trees as well as 124 types of shrubs and plants.

Ant married Anne-Marie in 2021.

His representatives were asked to comment.