Rio Ferdinand, who lives in Dh32.5m Dubai luxury villa, lists UK home for sale
Dubai: Former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has put his £10.5 million (Dh 51.84 million) mansion in Kent up for sale, months after relocating his family to Dubai. The seven-bedroom property in the exclusive gated community of Farnborough Park, Orpington, spans 12,500 square feet and sits within 20 acres of landscaped grounds. Ferdinand bought the estate for about £2.7…
Former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has listed his £10.5 million (Dh 51.84 million) home in Kent for sale. The seven-bedroom property, located in the exclusive Farnborough Park gated community of Orpington, spans an impressive 12,500 square feet and sits on 20 acres of landscaped grounds. Purchased for around £2.7 million (Dh 13.33 million) in 2008, the estate boasts a gym, multiple reception rooms, a studio, an office, a triple garage, and an expansive principal suite.
In August 2025, Ferdinand, his wife Kate, and their children relocated to Dubai following Ferdinand's departure from TNT Sports' lead football pundit role after a decade with the broadcaster. The decision, largely driven by his children's education, was confirmed after the family toured schools in Dubai in February 2025. Their current residence in Dubai is a seven-bedroom villa in Al Barari, previously listed for approximately Dh32.5 million by Habitat UAE.
This lavish property includes a basement cinema, rooftop terrace, swimming pool, garden, and Miele appliances in the kitchen. The principal bedroom features a private balcony and dressing areas.
The sale of his Kent estate is another step in the family's transition to life in Dubai, a move Ferdinand has expressed positively, highlighting the lifestyle, safety, and environment for his children.
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