The pop star grew up in the village of Newton-le-Willows but his modest former family home is now up for sale
The property in Merseyside features five double bedrooms and unusually large ceiling roofs(Image credit: Think)
The five-bedroom childhood home of beloved pop icon Rick Astley has gone on sale for £360,000.
The three-floor former home of the 57-year-old, best known for mega-hit Never Gonna Give You Up, which topped the charts in the UK for five weeks, is in the village of Newton-le-Willows in Merseyside.
It features five double bedrooms, two of them en suites, two large reception rooms, and a spacious living space, which he shared with his two older brothers and an elder sister.
While it is in good shape, a property like this might be a good investment if you are thinking of renovating a house.
Astley 'didn't want to give it up or desert it'
Despite growing up in the house, Astley is not the current owner of the property and so the decision to sell (this time) was not his.
The property is being advertised via THINK Property estate agents and one cheeky spokesperson for THINK said: "The former owner of this house definitely didn't want to give it up or desert it. It's a five-bedroom, end terrace property, it's a great size inside."
Astley now lives in plush Molesey, Surrey, with his wife Lene Bausager.
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The property features large sized rooms and a peculiar purple living room(Image credit: THINK Property)
The kitchen features plenty of light and a wooden panelled roof(Image credit: Think)
The property has an extensive garden and porcelain tiled walkway(Image credit: Think)
The singer grew up in the three-storey home did not have a say on the sale as his family sold the property years ago(Image credit: Think)
The bedrooms are spread over two floors, with the potential for more on the third floor, which is a loft conversion(Image credit: Think)
Home has five double-sized bedrooms
The home boasts high ceilings and large windows throughout the home as well as five bedrooms.
The many bedrooms are believed to have been needed for Astley, his two older brothers and his sister. Each of the bedrooms are double-bed-sized with three of them being on the first floor and two on the second.
There is also the possibility of adding another room in the loft space for any buyers keen to carry out a loft conversion.
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The lounge has peculiarly high ceilings(Image credit: THINK Property)
The five bedrooms are double-bed-sized and three of them are on the first floor(Image credit: THINK Property)
The rooms are all of good sizes, and are spread throughout the tall property(Image credit: THINK Property)
The many bedrooms were needed for Astley and his two brothers and sister(Image credit: THINK Property)
Two en suite bathrooms are also attached to the bedrooms(Image credit: THINK Property)
Kitchen was redesigned in 2011
Fitted in 2011, the kitchen comprises of wooden wall and base units with an accompanying laminate worktop, double stainless steel sink, and a tiled splashback.
The fridge freezer, dishwasher, gas oven, and hob are included, and there is built-in storage in the utility room to provide extra space.
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The kitchen includes wooden wall and base units as well as a wooden panelled roof(Image credit: THINK Property)
A fish tank is also included in the brick wall next to the kitchen(Image credit: THINK Property)
Built-in storage in the utility room is also included to provide extra space next to the kitchen-diner(Image credit: THINK Property)
Property comes with large garage to the rear too
The property also boasts a spacious garage design with lighting, sockets, and plumbing with access via a shared and gated driveway.
The rear garden is west-facing and gets the sun most of the day and evening. It comprises a paved seating area with a grass lawn accompanied by some mature shrubbery.
THINK stated: "This exceptional residence boasts an array of desirable features, including a double garage conveniently positioned at the rear for hassle-free parking."
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A garage is included in the back of the garden to provide car parking to the property(Image credit: THINK Property)
The garage is accessible from a gated driveway to provide extra security(Image credit: THINK Property)
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