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The Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island's Finn Tapp's mystery girlfriend's revealed as the pair move in together
Joanne Kavanagh, Showbiz Reporter Published: Invalid Date, LOVE Island's Finn Tapp's mystery girlfriend's identity has finally been revealed, as the pair take a huge step in their relationship. Former Islander Finn, 25, revealed earlier today he has bought a house with his new love, as he moves forward following his split from long-term girlfriend Paige Turley. 5 5 5 5 It comes after the loved-up star revealed that he and his partner were moving into their new home. The pair went public with their romance last summer with a sweet Instagram snap. However, until now, Finn has kept her name a secret. But The Sun can now reveal that the TV star is dating beautiful brunette, Jess Hale. Finn's mysterious girlfriend's name was revealed after the Love Island hunk shared a link to their home renovations Instagram handle. On there, the couple are following just five other handles - three are businesses and the other two are Finn and Jess. The loved-up pair are now busy renovating their dream Victorian home together, and have finally moved in. Sharing the moment on Instagram, Finn posted a slew of pics, including one of them holding their new set of house keys. The reality star captioned the sweet snaps with: "We're home owners!! "Today we picked up the keys to our little Victorian home! Watch heartbreaking moment Ex On The Beach's Paige Turley fights tears as she confronts ex Finn Tapp over new romance "We cannot wait to get started with the renovations and make it our own! We couldn't be happier." MOVING ON Love Island fans will remember hunky Finn bursting onto the scene in 2020, for the first ever winter version of the hit ITV2 dating show. It was in the famous villa that he met his now ex-girlfriend, Paige. The pair called time on their romance after three years, in 2023. They were then reunited last year, when they both took part in Celebrity Ex On The Beach, in a bid to give things another go. However, things took a turn shortly after filming wrapped. Things turned nasty when it was revealed that MAFS Australia star Tamara slept with Finn the night before the MTV show's launch party. A source told The Sun at the time: "The cast was rocked by Finn and Tamara's fling. They felt really uncomfortable for Paige who they'd grown close to. "At the party, the girls sided with Paige and kept their distance from Tamara. "Tamara was heard telling guests she was having a 'miserable' time and they were 'all being so mean'." 5
News.com.au
a day ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Albert Park: Essendon's Andrew McGrath's $2m+ deal
Bombers' vice-captain Andrew McGrath and fiance Emma Laughlin have scored a seven-figure sale for their Albert Park house. The couple put their renovated Victorian-era residence on the market in March. Kay & Burton partner James Driver, who had the listing alongside colleague Campbell Kilsby, declined to comment on the price it fetched. But industry sources indicated the three-bedroom abode recently sold above its asking range for $2.675m. McGrath previously told the Herald Sun that he purchased the double-storey pad at 85 Richardson St as his first home, at the age of 21. Prior to Ms Laughlin moving in, he counted Essendon players Jordan Ridley and Sam Durham among his housemates. 'They're like brothers to me and we spent a lot of time enjoying the house and sharing commutes to work,' McGrath said at the time. 'On days off, we had a lot of trips to the beach, as three athletes we spent a lot of time there in recovery and took advantage of the great cafes nearby.' In 2016, McGrath joined the Bombers as number one pick in the national draft. The defender has since collected a number of awards including multiple gongs from his own club, the 2020 Adam Ramanauskas Most Courageous Player award among them. He also received the 2023 and 2024 Bruce Heymanson Best Clubman award. In 2022, McGrath played his 100th match for Essendon and was appointed the team's vice-captain the next year. The Albert Park house's kitchen is fitted with stone benches, Miele appliances and an integrated fridge and freezer. A gas fireplace graces the living and dining area, while floor-to-ceiling sliding doors lead to a rear outdoor space where McGrath added a deck. Two ground-floor bedrooms feature wardrobes, ornate ceilings and open fireplaces. Upstairs, the main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. Mr Driver said that three sets of buyers competed for the keys during an expressions of interest process before a couple emerged as the successful purchasers. 'There was really strong interest, the property was well inspected from day one by a combination of local and out-of-area buyers,' Mr Driver said. He said that with the Reserve Bank of Australia widely expected to announce further rate cuts to the nation's official cash rate later this year, more buyers were making offers 'rather than sitting on the sidelines'. 'Consumer confidence has lifted in the property market,' Mr Driver added.
Irish Times
12-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Classic Portobello Victorian imbued with modern style and efficiency for €1.595m
Address : 32 Heytesbury Street, Portobello, Dublin 8 Price : €1,595,000 Agent : DNG View this property on Achieving an A energy rating on a Victorian home is no mean feat, so it's not surprising that the owners of 32 Heytesbury Street in Portobello were tempted to pop a bottle of Champagne when they received the news. The renovation of the Dublin 8 villa-style property took place over a two-year period, from 2017 to 2019, with a huge focus on making it as efficient as possible. The work was extensive and laborious, and involved wheelbarrow loads of spoil coming through the house as floors were dug out to make room for insulation and a new concrete screed to be poured. Walls were stripped right back and insulated with IQ Therm, a type of specialist insulation board used in older houses to allow them to 'breathe'. Extra care was taken to protect the original features such as the coving, with a thicker board installed up to the picture rails and a tapered board to the coving. There were no original windows remaining in the house, so the owners upgraded what was there with air-tight sash windows, and the practically nonexistent heating system was replaced with a state-of-the art Nibe air-to-water heat pump. The architect on the project, Mark Monaghan, who specialises in protected structures, managed to beautifully marry the original Victorian charm of the property with the newer contemporary extension to the rear. READ MORE [ Donegal five-bed with beach access on shore of Lough Swilly for €1.75m Opens in new window ] Hall Entrance hall Reception room Diningroom/home office Open-plan extension Living area in extension Kitchen The fully renovated three-bed house, now with a floor area of 170sq m (1,830sqft), is on the market through DNG with an asking price of €1.595 million. It is difficult to imagine a property that is more turnkey than number 32, which has been restored and refurbished from front to back. The granite steps take you up to the front door of the one-storey-over-basement house. In the hallway, the original floorboards have been restored and varnished, and the plasterwork and stained-glass window on the back wall pay homage to the house's origin in the 1840s. There were two bedrooms to the left of the hall when the owners bought it, but they have transformed these rooms into one large reception room, with the more formal living space at the front of the house, and a casual diningroom-cum-home office at the back. There is an en-suite bedroom on the return with high ceilings and a 12-pane sash window looking down over the courtyard below. The contemporary design is more evident at garden level. The layout was completely reworked to fit two bedrooms and a bathroom in the original footprint of the house. An extension was added at the back with a 3.3m (10.8ft) ceiling. In contrast to the Victorian design on the first floor, this space is framed with black in the form of windows and dramatic floor-to-ceiling doors that had to be custom-made to a commercial spec by Irish company Vindr VS. Inner courtyard Main bedroom Garden A cedar-clad internal courtyard links the main bedroom to the new part of the house. In keeping with the frames around the build, the kitchen is fitted with black units and has a large waterfall quartz island at the centre. Nice added extras come in the form of a bespoke wine rack, a Quooker tap and a pantry for extra storage. Beyond the kitchen is a living area that is large enough for two sofas. There is also a utility room at the other end of the house under the front steps in what would have been the coal room in the house originally. The owners continued to dig deep when it came to the rear garden. Six truckloads of soil were taken out to lower the level, so it is no longer overlooked at the back. The west-facing garden also has a new patio with porcelain tiles and steps up to a well-kept lawn with border planting. There is a gate out to a communal laneway, which was handy when it came to the delivery of the oversized glazed back doors. The owners describe it as the 'ultimate 15-minute city address': a 15-minute walk from Dublin city centre, Ranelagh and Rathmines. They love that it feels like it's part of the city, but also is the beginning of the inner suburbs. The convenience of number 32 is definitely something they will miss as they plan a move out of the city to be closer to family.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Converted Shooters Hill water tower with 360° views on sale for £1.5million
A former Victorian water tower on Shooters Hill, now converted into a nine-storey family home, is on the market with a guide price of £1,500,000. Located on Edith Cavell Way in SE18, the property is being marketed by Tanya Baker & Co and features five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and two reception rooms. The estate agent describes the property as "a truly remarkable family home" and highlights the "360° panoramic views from the top floor observation deck". Shooters Hill landmark offers 360° views and industrial charm in SE18 (Image: Tanya Baker & Co/ Zoopla) Originally built in the 1890s to serve the nearby Brook Fever Hospital, the water tower stands at around 40 metres, or approximately 130 feet. According to the estate agent, the building has been "painstakingly transformed into an extraordinary residence" while preserving its original Victorian charm. The brickwork has been cleaned and damaged terracotta mouldings have been rebuilt. £1.5m Shooters Hill home blends Victorian structure with modern design (Image: Tanya Baker & Co/ Zoopla) Arrow-slit windows remain a feature, and a hydraulic lift provides access to all floors, including the observation deck at the top. The estate agent says the tower was once topped with a lead-lined cast-iron tank, but this has been replaced by a glass viewing deck. The deck features a glass-walled sitting room and a wraparound balcony, which the agent says offers "breathtaking 360-degree views of London". Converted water tower features glass pavilion, lift, and wraparound balcony (Image: Tanya Baker & Co/ Zoopla) The property's layout includes a room on each of the tower's seven floors, allowing for flexible use. The current arrangement, as described by the estate agent, places bedrooms on the third, fourth, and sixth floors, with a bathroom on the fifth, a kitchen on the seventh, and a boiler room on the eighth. The top floor is dedicated to the observation deck. Glass bridge links light-filled pavilion to quirky nine-floor tower (Image: Tanya Baker & Co/ Zoopla) The agent notes that the room-stacking design is "reminiscent of the tower's industrial past" and adds to the "quirky and unique character" of the home. At the base of the tower is a two-storey pavilion constructed from glass and steel. The pavilion's ground floor has an open-plan layout, with a kitchen and a living/dining space that is described as "light-filled". Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms—one with a four-piece ensuite bathroom—a separate shower room, and a utility room. Converted tower home features five bedrooms across multiple levels (Image: Tanya Baker & Co/ Zoopla) A covered bridge connects the pavilion to the main tower, creating what the estate agent calls a "remarkable transition between the old and the new". Gated parking is available at the rear of the property, leading onto landscaped gardens that wrap around the building. The estate agent says the home "looks out over Woolwich Common and as a result, feels almost rural", despite its urban location. Transport links are described by the agent as "very well connected", with the DLR from Woolwich Arsenal providing access to Canary Wharf and Bank. The new Elizabeth Line from Woolwich offers routes to Liverpool Street, Paddington, and Bond Street. The area's position between Greenwich, Woolwich, and Blackheath means there are independent shops and various places to eat nearby. The property has attracted media attention and, according to the estate agent, has been featured in TV shows and publications such as The Architects Journal, Building Design, The Evening Standard, Time Out, and The Times. The estate agent describes the home as "a left-field choice" and suggests that a "head for heights" is needed to enjoy the observation deck. The property is offered as a freehold, with an EPC rating of D. Interested parties are invited to arrange a private viewing through Tanya Baker & Co.
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Couple renovating their £175k Victorian home made VERY eerie discovery that made them 'jump'
A couple renovating their Victorian home were left shocked after making a very eerie discovery. Millie Molloy, 24, and Brad Worth, 23, from Plymouth, bought what they thought was an ordinary two-bedroom property for £175,000 in July 2023. But what they didn't bargain on was finding old bones, teeth and even old clothes hidden around their new house. While renovating their 175-year-old house the pair discovered a pigeon carcass wrapped in muslin, a hammer, some teeth and even a woman's high heel, which left the pair on edge. But their fears were soon allayed after a local historian revealed the real reason for the peculiar items. Speaking to Metro, Millie revealed a historian had told them that the the animal bones were specifically placed in the wall to ward off evil spirits while the hammer had accidentally been left behind be previous owners. The shoe found inside the wall of their new house had also been placed there by a previous couple as a good luck charm to increase fertility. While the pair were glad to get rid of some of their odd finds, they decided to keep the woman's shoe because they hope to have children of their own one day. One exciting surprises included a postcard from 1952 which led them to the discovery that their modest new home had once been a butchers more than 100 years ago Other exciting surprises included a postcard from 1952 which led them to the discovery that their modest new home had once been a butchers more than 100 years ago. Another odd find was a vintage packet of Magic Stars with a price tag of just 31p compared to the £1.65 the sweet treats now sell for. Millie and Brad are spending £30,000 to £40,000 renovating their new home and are making a point of including the historic elements in their design - although they are avoiding keeping the surprises left by previous residents. Instead they are making the Victorian features the centre point of the decoration. Millie revealed they both fell in love with the history of their house and said: 'We fell in love with Victorian elements. 'Now we are creating a mixture of soft modern and Victorian elements.' And this isn't the first time new home owners have found some horrifying objects. A young woman who bought a new house with her fiancé was shocked to discover human bones in the walls - following the revelation a murderer lived next door. The couple are hoping to have finished off the renovations by the summer and crossing their fingers there are no more eerier finds Emmie Brookman, 28, invested in the three-bedroom property alongside 34-year-old Norton Johnston and had to renovate it after finding pink mould. The couple hand-chiselled off the exterior wall render themselves, having been quoted £17k by professionals, but were surprised when they found a bone. Co-owner of a homeware business, Emmie Brookman, from Barrowford, Lancashire, said: 'We were taking the render off and when I was by the front something popped out of the wall. 'It was very obviously a bone. I was really creeped out. What do you do when you find a bone in the wall? 'We found about four more in the exterior. At first we thought we were going to find a full body.' Ms Brookman had bought the 1580s home in February 2023 for £311k after falling in love with its 'character and quirkiness'. The couple originally though it just needed some 'new carpets and paint' but then discovered it needed a lot more work. They found four bones in total in the exterior - and a further two inside - with Ms Brookman believing one is a human finger bone and rest are from animals.
