Mucky Mansion bought for 1.15m

A high profile sale moves Katie Price’s notorious home into new hands and a major restoration begins.

Mucky Mansion Changes Hands as Mercer Plans Million-Pound Overhaul

James Mercer, a 62 year old furniture tycoon, bought Katie Price's West Sussex mansion for 1.15 million pounds. The deal comes after the star faced eviction and mounting debts. On site, scaffolding covers the façade and a digger sits near the front door as builders prepare a long awaited refurbishment. The new owners have signaled a serious update, aiming to restore the property to a condition fit for living.

Katie Price has long described the nine bedroom home as cursed. Her daughter Princess Andre called it a very scary place and recounted difficult experiences there. The house was listed for about 1.35 million but sold for less, reflecting its dilapidated state and the cost of needed repairs. Mercer and his partner Leike Qu, who now co own the property, say they fell in love with the country house and plan a substantial restoration while presenting a quieter public image than the home’s past. The purchase follows Katie Price’s history with the property including a Channel 4 documentary about the makeover and periods of financial strain impacting her family life.

The deal shows how celebrity tied properties continue to attract both interest and scrutiny. A famous ruin can become a canvas for a new story, yet the stigma may heighten risk for the buyer who faces intense public attention and cost overruns. The choice to invest in a well known property signals a shift from spectacle to craft, with the new owners framing the project as a fresh start. Yet observers will watch closely to see if the restoration truly changes the house’s narrative or simply shifts the spotlight to its ongoing evolution.

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The mansion will be watched as it enters a new chapter, with the final outcome shaped by both craft and memory.