Dion Dublin's £1.2 Million Mansion Awaits Demolition in "Homes Under the Hammer"

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Host of Homes Under the Hammer Dion Dublin has received approval to tear down his dilapidated manor and construct a cluster of high-end residences.

Last year, the former Celtic and Manchester United striker, who is 56 years old, spent £1.24 million on an extravagant home in Caldy, an upscale village located on the Wirral Peninsula in Merseyside, alongside his spouse, Cheryl.

He had initially intended to refurbish the dilapidated estate With Wirral Council approving his plan to restore the house to its previous splendor.

But after some investigations After the Aston Villa striker, Dublin opted to rebuild it from scratch. mentioned that the 'subpar structural state' of the 1930s structure indicated it would be more cost-effective and simpler to construct a new edifice.

The newly constructed home will feature a dedicated cinema room, an expansive combined kitchen and dining area complete with a pantry, as well as recreational spaces designed for both gaming and playing which cater specifically to the couple’s five-year-old daughter, Ruby, all located on the first level. On the upper story, you’ll find five ensuite bedrooms complemented by a separate laundry facility.

The installation of new gateway pillars at the entrance is planned, yet the current sizable hedgerows will remain intact "in order to preserve the natural feeling of seclusion," as stated in the application.

There will be off road spaces for at least three cars, including electric vehicle charging and cycle parking, and a 715sqm garden accessed via a tiled terrace and steps.

Specialist bat boxes will be mounted on the exterior walls as well, following the sighting of four distinct protected species either exiting the roof edges or foraging in the garden during surveys conducted last summer.

Bats are a protected species under UK law and it is illegal to kill, possess or handle them without a licence or to cause them harm or disturb their habitat in any way.

Experts visited the property and a special bat licence would be needed if any of the mammals are discovered.

The plans also state that the replacement home would not overlook or create any 'loss of privacy issues' to existing neighbouring properties.

The application that has received approval will see the new home better align with the family's 'needs and aspirations,' according to them.

The design aims to 'establish a high-quality new living space' whilst ensuring 'it blends harmoniously with the streetscape,' according to the description.

The proposals indicate that the new house, offering stunning vistas of the River Dee estuary and northern Wales, as well as being only a five-minute stroll from the closest shore, will neither look into nor cause any 'privacy concerns' for nearby existing homes.

Dublin, who transitioned into punditry and television after his football career ended, once disclosed that he was invited to host "Homes Under the Hammer" by the BBC when they found out about his new construction company following his retirement from the sport.

He said: '(They) said, '"Do you fancy walking around an empty house in Salford and telling us what you think of it?" And that's basically what happened.

'I walked around an empty house in Salford with a cameraman, had a look around and I said what I would do if it was mine. They liked it and there you go, that's how I've got onto Homes Under the Hammer.'

Dublin, who married wife, Cheryl, in 2017, is also currently a director at former club Cambridge United.

During his playing days he also had spells with Manchester United, Coventry City and Aston Villa before retiring and moving into broadcasting.

Wirral Council stated: "The suggested construction of a new house does not appear harmful to the overall appearance of the surrounding area and is deemed appropriate regarding size and aesthetics."

The development is likewise deemed not to negatively affect the facilities that neighboring property occupants can reasonably anticipate enjoying, and it offers adequate housing options for future residents' satisfaction.

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