Take That’s Mark Owen ‘makes his move to America permanent and officially quits the UK after selling his Hampshire home for £6.5 million’
Mark Owen has reportedly made his move to America permanent after selling his sprawling Hampshire home for £6.5million.
The Take That singer, 49, has been living in California with his wife Emma Ferguson and their three children for the past few years, but has retained a base in the UK with the countryside pad.
However, Mark is said to have now sold the stunning nine-bedroom property for three-times the amount he paid for it back in 2010.
Moving on: Mark Owen has reportedly made his move to America permanent after selling his sprawling Hampshire home for £6.5million (pictured in 2019)
Despite Mark having relocated to the US on a permanent basis, sources claim that the move will not impact his duties with Take That alongside Gary Barlow and Howard Donald.
A source told The Sun: ‘Mark is only a 10-hour plane ride away and will return to the UK whenever the band needs him.’
MailOnline have contacted Mark’s representatives for comment.
The Shine hitmaker previously moved from London to the lavish Hampshire home 11 years ago, paying £2.25million at the time for the abode which boasts six reception rooms, a swimming pool, a tennis court, a wet room as well as stables and a paddock.
Changes: The Take That singer, 49, has been living in a California with his wife Emma Ferguson (pictured together in 2015) and their three children for the past few years, but has retained a base in the UK with the countryside pad
The 9,000 sq.ft Georgian mansion also includes two cottages – a three-bedroom and a two-bedroom – in addition to a Victorian coach house and a party barn all set within 10 acres of grounds.
Mark has occasionally given fans a glimpse of his luxury home, sharing videos of his children’s playroom which is decorated with their artwork and footprints.
While other clips have seen him show inside his spacious dressing room featuring large wardrobes covered with illuminated mirrored panels.
It was also revealed in 2017 that he planned to build a recording studio in the property where he would mentor aspiring singer-songwriters.
But after spending thousands renovating the sprawling property, Mark is permanently moving on, leaving behind neighbours including Noel Gallagher.
Kerching: However, Mark is said to have now sold the stunning nine-bedroom property for three-times the amount he paid for it back in 2010
All fine: Despite Mark having relocated to the US on a permanent basis, sources claim that the move will not impact his duties with Take That alongside Gary Barlow and Howard Donald (pictured)
It comes after his band mate Gary Barlow hinted in January that Take That could reunite with all give original members.
Take That started in 1990 as a five group band, before they parted ways in 1996 and later reunited in 2005.
Robbie Williams and Jason Orange both left the band, leaving the trio of Mark, Gary and Howard Donald.
When asked if a reunion with all five stars is on the horizon, the X Factor judge said to The Mirror: ‘I think there will [be], I think there will [be].
Pastures new: The Shine hitmaker previously moved from London to the lavish Hampshire home 11 years ago, paying £2.25million at the time for the abode
Glimpse: Mark has occasionally given fans a glimpse of his luxury home, sharing videos of his children’s playroom which is decorated with their artwork and footprints (pictured with Emma and eldest children Elwood and Willow in 2013)
‘That’s one of the thrills of being in the band. You don’t know what’s going to happen from record to record and it’s lovely. It’s a very safe place Take That.
‘It’s a lovely environment. It feels like a safe haven. It’s a place to go back to when you’ve done a bit of playing around and it’s time to go home.’
Take That achieved 12 number one singles on the UK Singles Chart along with eight number one albums . They are currently the most successful boyband in UK chart history.
Robbie exited the band in 1995 and went on to have a number of solo hits including Rock DJ and Angels, while the remaining members announced their split a year later in 1996.
Back for good? It comes after his band mate Gary Barlow hinted in January that Take That could reunite with all give original members
However, they reunited in 2006, minus Robbie, and achieved great success with their reunion tour. The Rock DJ hitmaker returned once again in 2010 for their album, Progress.
However, he stepped away from the limelight in 2014 to focus on becoming a father for the second time. Jason also decided to leave because he did not wish to continue touring.
Jason said at the time of his departure: ‘At a band meeting last week I confirmed to Mark, Gary, and Howard that I do not wish to commit to recording and promoting a new album.
‘At the end of The Progress Tour I began to question whether it might be the right time for me to not continue on with Take That. There have been no fallings out, only a decision on my part that I no longer wish to do this.’
Together: The boyband have been operating with the three stars, Gary, Mark and Howard Donald since 2014 after Robbie Williams and Jason Orange left to focus on their personal lives (pictured L-R Howard, Mark, Gary, Robbie and Jason in 2011)
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