The long-running saga of Katie Price's so-called 'Mucky Mansion' has reached its dramatic conclusion, with the controversial West Sussex property finally finding a new owner after a staggering £575,000 price reduction.
The new custodian of the Horsham home has come forward with shocking details about the property's true condition, describing a scene of utter chaos that went far beyond the mess visible in the media. "It was a complete tip," the buyer stated, revealing that the true extent of the disrepair was hidden from public view.
A Property in Peril
Originally purchased by Price for £1.35 million in 2014, the mansion became synonymous with neglect and controversy. The new owner detailed a catalogue of horrors, including pervasive damp, malfunctioning electrics, and a general state of decay that made the property virtually uninhabitable.
Perhaps most shockingly, the buyer revealed that entire sections of the house were deliberately closed off during viewings, concealing the worst of the damage from potential purchasers.
From Reality TV Star to Renovation Challenge
The mansion gained notoriety through its starring role in Price's reality series, 'Katie Price's Mucky Mansion,' which documented her attempts to revitalise the property. Despite the televised efforts, the house failed to find a buyer until the price was slashed to a mere £775,000 – a massive discount from its original £1.35 million valuation.
Local estate agents had previously described the property as one of the most challenging sales in the area's recent history, citing its notorious reputation and poor condition as major obstacles.
A Fresh Start and Ambitious Plans
The new owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, has outlined ambitious plans for a complete transformation of the property. The renovation project is expected to be extensive, addressing years of neglect and bringing the mansion back to its former glory.
This sale marks the end of a turbulent chapter for both Price and the property, which had become a symbol of the former model's much-publicised financial and personal struggles. For the local community, the sale brings hope that the once-notorious eyesore will be restored to become a valued part of the neighbourhood once more.
