Christine and Paddy McGuinness 'struggling to sell £6.5m mansion' they still live in
Paddy McGuinness and Christine McGuinness are reportedly facing challenges in selling their family mansion. Following earlier reports this year, it's been suggested that Christine is keen to sell the property and start fresh.
Paddy, 51, and Christine, 37, who share three children together, went public with their split back in 2022. Despite the seperation, the pair have remained living together in their Cheshire family home while jointly raising their children.
However earlier in the year, it emerged that they had listed their seven-bedroom abode for sale at £6.5 million. However it's believed there has been very little interest in the residence, according to reports in the Mirror.
The house, boasting a gym among other lavish features, has reportedly been on the market for four months. The Sun explained that even for its location, the price is steep, with a source indicating that the housing market is currently "a bit flat".
A source disclosed to the publication: "It's a lovely house with all mod cons in a fantastic location but there's been very little interest. It's the most expensive house in Prestbury on Rightmove but it appears the market's a bit flat right now".
When Paddy and Christine announced their divorce after an 11 year marriage in 2022, they voiced their intention to remain living together. They made the decision for their three children, 11 year old twins Leo and Penelope, and eight-year-old Felicity.
Their joint statement read at the time: "We'll always be a loving family, we still have a great relationship and still live happily in our family home together."
The former couple have opened up about their decision to stay under the same roof for co-parenting purposes. During her appearance on the Shizzio Show, which aired back in March, Christine divulged details of their unique living situation.
Christine revealed that they occupy "separate" areas within the house. She explained: "We separated three years ago and we are completely divorced, and we live in separate parts of the house but we share a family home".
Rumours have circulated that Christine is eager to put the property on the market. Reports also suggested that the Real Housewives of Cheshire star was feeling "utterly miserable" with the arrangement of living alongside her ex-husband.
An insider confided to the Daily Mail about her inability to continue sharing a home with Paddy. The source disclosed: "Christine is at the end of her tether and can't carry on living with Paddy".
At that time, the source also hinted at Christine's wishes to downsize in the future. They remarked: "She is desperate to sell the house, split the proceeds, and buy a smaller property where she can live happily with their three children".
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