Jose Mourinho eyes state-of-the-art mansion with football pitch and helipad to celebrate landing dream job as Man United boss
Old Trafford boss could become subject of Lord Djibril Cisse if he buys underground home near club's training ground
JOSE MOURINHO is searching for a Special pad to celebrate his dream move to Old Trafford — and this super place is on his shortlist.
It’s a magnificent futuristic £5million semi-underground property — not in the usual footballers’ villages of Cheshire — but according to club sources it is “most definitely” a possibility for his family.
Insiders say Jose’s “people” have been actively looking for luxury homes over the last six weeks and they have viewed ‘Steppingstones’ twice.
The property in Frodsham, Cheshire, is owned by Widnes Vikings rugby league club’s majority shareholder Steve O’Connor and has a price-tag of around £4.75m.
Should the Manchester United boss by the stunning home, he would become a subject of former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse who became Lord of Frodsham when he bought a local mansion in 2005.
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Last night a club source said: “It’s no secret that Mourinho’s people have been really active in the area looking for somewhere for Jose and his family to live.
“This place is on the short list and we are hearing that Jose and his wife have actually made a secret visit to view it and some others as well.
“It is a fantastic place and out of the way which may well suit them — only about half an hour to the training ground as well.”
Self-made millionaire Steve O’Connor moved into the house in 2010.
It has its own helipad, indoor pool, outside five a side pitch, wine cellar and outdoor TV lounge.
Also it has state-of-the-art technology including keyless doors and fingerprint recognition, as well as an open-plan living space and staff flat with independent access.
There are no shortage of selling points outside either, thanks to the zip-wire, adventure playground, tree house and covered American pool room.
Mr O’Connor, who made his fortune from a Widnes-based rail freight and logistics company before selling to the Stobart Group, said: “You won’t find a house like this anywhere, we don’t think a lot of it has ever been done before.
“It’s a mixture of 16th and 17th century techniques and modern technology and sophistication.”
One local property agent added : “It’s the most interesting house I’ve ever been involved with.”