Rio Ferdinand puts £10.5m mansion up for sale in new UK clue

Rio Ferdinand has listed his Kent mansion for sale at £10.5million, strongly suggesting the former Manchester United defender has permanently left Britain behind.

The 47-year-old relocated to Dubai with his family last August, and the decision to sell his Orpington property adds weight to speculation that the move is not temporary.

According to The Sun, Ferdinand originally purchased the home for approximately £2.7m back in 2008, during his trophy-winning years at Old Trafford.

Should he secure the full asking price, the ex-England international stands to pocket nearly £8m in profit.

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However, HMRC could potentially levy capital gains tax on the sale if Ferdinand is classified as a non-UK resident.

The property sits within Farnborough Park, an exclusive gated estate located inside the M25.

Spanning an impressive 12,500 square feet, the architect-designed residence is surrounded by 20 acres of landscaped grounds.

The seven-bedroom home features a master suite complete with dual dressing rooms and a mezzanine lounge area.

A state-of-the-art gymnasium, grand reception hall, and multiple entertainment spaces are among the interior highlights.

The Rightmove listing describes it as "an exceptional standard of living, meticulously crafted to the vendors' exacting specifications."

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Additional facilities include a triple garage, dedicated studio space, office, and utility rooms.

The property represents one of the most prestigious addresses in the Kent commuter belt.

Ferdinand was vocal in his criticism of the government when announcing his departure from Britain.

The former defender, whose net worth is reportedly £57m, acknowledged that rising taxes influenced his decision to relocate.

He said: "If things like the health service, for example, was absolutely flying and working perfectly well then I think people wouldn't mind paying tax.

"But when there's things that are falling apart and going wrong in the country, then I sit there and go, we pay towards tax and is it really going towards the things that are actually benefiting the people that live here?

"And that's the big question that needs answering. I think a lot of us know the answer to that."

Ferdinand has settled with wife Kate, 34, and their young children Cree, five, and Shae, two, in a £6.5m property within Al Barari, a gated community known as the Green Heart of Dubai.

His daughter Tia, 14, from his marriage to late wife Rebecca Ellison, has also joined them in the Emirates.

Meanwhile, his older sons Lorenz, 19, and Tate, 17, have chosen to stay in England.

The ex-Manchester United and England player has spoken positively about the transition, stating: "My family is seeing me so much more and I'm spending some quality time with them and I think that's just been a great thing for me."

"In Dubai, it feels like [my family] are valued, and the lifestyle means that they're happy and vibrant with a good energy for the kids."

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