{
  "id": 18634793,
  "title": "Rio Ferdinand, who lives in Dh32.5m Dubai luxury villa, lists UK home for sale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/rio-ferdinand-who-lives-in-dh32-5m-dubai-luxury-villa-lists-uk-home",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T03:49:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/rio-ferdinand-who-lives-in-dh325m-dubai-luxury-villa-lists-uk-home-for-sale-1.500738596"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nIn 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.\n\nThe 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.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Rio Ferdinand lists £10.5 million Kent home for sale",
    "Ferdinand, family moves to Dubai in 2025",
    "Dubai villa previously listed for Dh32.5 million"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}