Dancing On Ice star Mark Hanretty has offered a glimpse into his idyllic cottage in the Peak District as he lists the property for sale. The professional skater, aged 41, has placed his stunning two-bedroom home on the market with Purplebricks for £285,000.
Mark Hanretty's Peak District Home
Following the axe of Dancing On Ice last year, Hanretty has continued to skate regularly and work as a professional coach in Nottingham. The Scottish star, who shares two children with his wife Kathy Hanretty, decided to sell his family holiday home to reinvest the earnings into other properties.
When Hanretty first purchased the cottage, nestled in the Derbyshire Dales, he spent thousands of pounds modernising the stone-based property. The home boasts its own private courtyard, a modern kitchen featuring a Belfast sink, and natural lighting that beams throughout the rooms. Spread across three floors, all rooms are of a good size with high ceilings.
Why Sell the Holiday Home?
Hanretty explained: "Bakewell has such an appeal; it is the perfect place to spend an easy, happy weekend. We love it here. And when we don't stay, we use it as a holiday let which has been super successful." He added: "Purplebricks makes the whole selling process so much more seller friendly. I feel I have much more control and awareness of the process through them, and they were so straightforward and helpful on the valuation. I think I was scared of the concept of selling, but with Purplebricks I have been amazed by how easy it has been. They have made things so much more navigable with everything else I have going on in my life."
Departure from Dancing On Ice
When Hanretty announced his exit from the hit show in October 2024, fans were devastated. At the time, he described his exit as "the end of an era," with tearful fans expressing their dismay that the "mesmerising" dancer would "leave a huge gap in the show." Two years later, he finally revealed the reason for his departure.
He said: "I left because I had done 12 years and wasn't sure if it would return in 2026, but I felt 2025 was the right time for me to leave. So yeah, I decided it was going to be my final season before anyone knew it wasn't coming back after the 2025 series; I was conscious of my career going forward. I am trying to move more into commentary and punditry. The whole Dancing On Ice team was like a family, and it was one of the best jobs I have ever had, but I felt the move was right for my family. It was a pleasure to work with Holly [Willoughby], the judges, and the team behind the scenes, and whilst our lives have all moved on to different things now, they'll all hold a very special and happy place in my memories. I sincerely wish them all well as they navigate their new paths beyond the show too."
