Liam Gallagher has purchased a mansion in the Cotswolds village of Coates for £4 million, a figure £250,000 below the asking price. The property, formerly owned by England football legend Tony Adams, is an eight-bedroom estate situated on five acres. It includes amenities such as a swimming pool, tennis court, and a separate two-bedroom cottage.
The acquisition places Gallagher among a notable group of celebrities who have established residences in the Cotswolds, a region increasingly recognized as a celebrity enclave, often referred to as the 'new Hollywood.' This trend includes high-profile figures such as the Beckhams, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, Kate Moss, and Hugh Grant.
Gallagher, who recently reconciled with his brother Noel, potentially paving the way for an Oasis reunion tour, has expressed a desire to integrate quietly into the local community. In January, he tweeted a conciliatory message to Cotswolds residents, stating, 'To all the BEAUTIFUL people from the Cotswolds, I come in peace. You won't even know I'm there, I'm not like all those divvy celebrities who like to show off I'm LO FI as you were, LG x.' This statement marked a departure from his typically more provocative public persona.
The Cotswolds, once characterized by its tranquil villages and rolling hills, has transformed into a sought-after destination for affluent individuals. This shift has led to notable property transactions, such as a £9.25 million purchase of Bledisloe House in 2019 by an ultra-wealthy couple who later withdrew plans for housing development following local opposition. Similarly, Jeremy Clarkson owns a £12.5 million mansion near Chipping Norton, and Kate Moss has owned a 10-bedroom manor in Little Faringdon for over a decade.
Tony Adams originally acquired the property after concluding his 19-year career as a centre-back for Arsenal. Estate agents described the house, Dockem House, as a blend of elegance, comfort, and tranquility, featuring classic architecture with Cotswold charm and versatile spaces for entertainment. The interior reportedly includes period features, spacious rooms, high ceilings, a cinema, a games room with football memorabilia, and a master bedroom with a football-themed dressing room.