Mark Wright shows off Essex 'ibiza pool' four years after buying dream home
In a grand reveal that has been four years in the making, Mark Wright, former star of The Only Way Is Essex, finally showcased a dream feature of his and wife Michelle's magnificent Essex mansion on Tuesday. The unveiling took place on their dedicated home Instagram page, where they displayed the opulent outdoor addition that completes their self-built abode.
Michelle, known for her role as Tina McIntyre in the ITV soap Coronation Street, and TV personality Mark purchased a mock-Tudor style house reportedly worth £3.5 million back in October 2019. Since then, the couple, who exchanged vows in 2015, have demolished the existing property to construct their own luxury Georgian-style mansion.
The celebrity duo has kept fans engaged throughout their home-building journey by documenting the process on their home Instagram account @wrightyhome. This account now boasts an impressive following of over 567,000. Both aged 36, Michelle and Mark moved into their dream residence in September last year while adding the final touches – including their spectacular resort-like garden.
In May 2021, the couple shared their plans for their expansive outdoor space on Instagram, telling fans: "Our garden means the world to us and we love the outdoors. We searched high and low to find the best landscape designers, after realising that there was only one company for us.... We begged for them to make some time in their busy schedule. So today, we received this from the outstanding, incredible @rosebanklandscaping."
Four years after first buying the property, Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan now have a pool (@wrightyhome/Instagram)
The couple have been sharing their renovation journey on Instagram (Mark Wright Instagram)The couple's dream of having an extravagant outdoor pool has been brought to life, exceeding all expectations. The creation left everyone in awe and anticipation for its completion.
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The ambitious plans unveiled a sprawling patio space with majestic steps descending into a dreamy outdoor pool. The pool area is adorned with sun loungers, outdoor beds, and ample seating areas, making it an ideal spot for entertaining guests.
Back in July, Mark offered fans a sneak peek at the pool's foundations. This month, the dream finally materialised. Yesterday, on their home Instagram page, Mark proudly showcased the luxurious addition as he filled the pool for the first time.
Topless and by the poolside in a video to reveal the pool, the ex-professional footballer shared his excitement with fans: "It's been a long time coming, having a swimming pool in our home could only ever be a dream, but finally it's been completed. Now it's up to me to fill it up." Mark was then seen standing with a hose, slowly filling the vast pool space. He added: "The swimming pool journey begins. What a feeling... but we could be here all day or all week."
As the pool neared completion, Mark praised his wife Michelle, star of Brassic, for her impeccable taste. "It was Michelle's idea to have white tiles like Majorca and Ibiza, but I was like 'then the water isn't going to look blue', but she said 'of course it will', and she was definitely right," Mark admitted.
Mark revealed Michelle chose the white tiles in the pool (@wrightyhome/Instagram)In a display of opulence and grandeur, he proudly showcased the lavish addition, exclaiming, "Beautiful, that is absolutely gorgeous." He further added, "Great finish, it looks amazing, and by tomorrow it will be full."
This comes as the couple recently enjoyed an extravagant Italian getaway, basking in the summer sun and each other's company. The duo shared a snapshot of their poolside relaxation in Italy, with Mark, fresh from a refreshing dip in the pool, crouching next to Michelle.
Michelle humorously captioned the moment, "Me trying to relax. Him - bombing in and out of the pool," followed by a laughing emoji and a tag to her partner.
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