Phil Neville's apartment available for rent - only 15k p/m

Which ex-Premier League footballer has put this plush pad up for rent? (...if you fancy a life of luxury, it's only £15,000 a month!)

Flat on 45th floor is 'one of Manchester's priciest rental properties ever'
Phil Neville lived there with wife, 37, and children Harvey, 11, and Isabella, 9
Property has been on market to sell since 2010, when it had £4m price
Estate agent says city centre apartment is '5,000 sq ft of pure luxury'
Includes chandelier hanging over spiral staircase and enclosed balcony
Limestone flooring, ‘intelligent’ lighting schemes, gym and steam room


Footballer Phil Neville has put his luxury apartment up for rent for £15,000 a month.


The former Everton and Manchester United star is looking for a tenant for his home in Beetham Tower in Manchester - but it will set back the new occupant an eye-watering £180,000 a year.

Thought to be one of the city’s most expensive rental properties ever, the 45th-floor apartment boasts four bedrooms and stunning near 360 degree views from its floor-to-ceiling windows.


Astonishing: Thought to be one of the city's most expensive rental properties ever, the 45th-floor apartment boasts four bedrooms and stunning near 360 degree views from its floor-to-ceiling windows




For the kids: While bedrooms occupy the top floor, most of the bottom floor is a custom-built playroom



Looking for interest: The estate agents said they have had 'quite a few enquiries about this property since we put it up for rent but have yet to find a tenant'


Washing the dishes: The view from the kitchen in the astonishing 45th-floor apartment in Manchester


     
Footballer: Phil Neville, 36, a former England defender who retired from football at the end of the season, lived in the tower (right) with his wife Julie (pictured together left), 37, and their children Harvey, 11, and Isabella, nine

Neville, 36, a former England defender who retired from football after leaving Everton at the end of the season, lived there with his wife Julie, 37, and their children Harvey, 11, and Isabella, nine.

The property has been on the market to sell since 2010, when it had an asking price of £4million before being reduced by £250,000 - but it remains for sale at £3.75million.

The couple hope to find a tenant while searching for a permanent owner for the three-storey luxury home, which was designed by Kelly Hoppen and features a black and white colour scheme.

Named The Orchid Suite, the home is described as ‘5,000 sq ft of pure luxury’ by the estate agents - and even comes with five parking spaces.


Children's playroom: The couple hope to find a tenant while searching for a permanent owner for the luxury home, which was designed by Kelly Hoppen and features a black and white colour scheme




On the rental market: The flat is being marketed by property management company City Centre Chic, which specialises in finding Manchester's most luxurious homes for footballers and entrepreneurs




Under the sea: The Little Mermaid and Finding Nemo-themed children's bathroom in Neville's apartment



    
For a princess: This bedroom has 'Isabella' carved in to the bed headboard (left) and a walk-in wardrobe (right)



Queen of the castle: The walk-in wardrobe in the girl's bedroom of the Manchester home with the doors open

It also includes a chandelier hanging over a spiral staircase, enclosed balcony areas, a gym, studio, limestone flooring, ‘intelligent’ lighting schemes and a shower which doubles as a steam room.

The apartment also has his-and-hers dressing rooms and chutes which connect each bedroom’s laundry baskets to the utility room below.

And while bedrooms occupy the top floor, most of the bottom floor is a custom-built playroom, created for Harvey and Isabella.

The flat is being marketed by property management company City Centre Chic, which specialises in finding Manchester’s most luxurious homes for footballers and entrepreneurs.





Glamorous property: Jennie Platt, founder and managing director of property management company City Centre Chic, said the flat is 'definitely the most expensive apartment we have ever marketed'



Master bedroom: The apartment also has his-and-hers dressing rooms and chutes which connect each bedroom's laundry baskets to the utility room below



What a view: Named The Orchid Suite, the home is described as '5,000 sq ft of pure luxury' by the estate agents - and even comes with five parking spaces





It has already had one star occupant - music mogul Simon Cowell, 53, who rented it while filming Britain’s Got Talent in Manchester.


'This is definitely the most expensive apartment we have ever marketed - it’s like a mansion in the sky'

Jennie Platt, City Centre Chic

Founder and managing director Jennie Platt said: ‘This is definitely the most expensive apartment we have ever marketed - it’s like a mansion in the sky.

‘This is in a prime location and on another level of luxury. We have had quite a few enquiries about this property since we put it up for rent but have yet to find a tenant.

‘Because of the transfer window, this is one of the busiest times of year for us in terms of new players, managers and football executives coming to Manchester.’


Source: Mail