Hollywood star Jason Statham builds £25m mansion after Cotswolds visit

The Hollywood actor is known for starring in gritty action films like Guy Ritchie’s 1998 classic Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, as well as 2000’s Snatch.

He has also found global success with action movies like The Transporter series, Crank, The Expendables franchise, and in the Fast & Furious saga as Deckard Shaw.

Now, the 58-year-old is reportedly planning to quit the US and start a new life on the south coast, according to our sister paper in Southampton, the Daily Echo.

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Jason Statham is building a mansion in the UK. (Image: Supplied)

The palatial home between Lymington and the Beaulieu River will boast stunning views of the Solent and the Isle of Wight.

Mr Statham is said to have paid £20m for the waterside site, with the house itself expected to cost about £5m.

Initial design work was carried out by Ben Pentreath, who also designed the Cotswolds estate of DJ Calvin Harris and his wife, BBC Radio One’s Vick Hope. Others involved in the project include Nicholas Umney, who turned it into a minimalist modern home in line with the actor’s tastes.

The property comes complete with a large treehouse, a huge gym, and a private beach, which is said to be about 1,200ft long.

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Other people living in the area include Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler and billionaire businessman and Manchester United co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who both own beachside homes.

This move comes after Mr Statham and his fiancée, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, were spotted taking a festive stay at Estelle Manor near North Leigh in West Oxfordshire last Christmas.

The couple, who have been together since 2010 and got engaged in 2016, share a son and a daughter.

Back in December on Instagram, Mr Statham posted a selection of black and white snaps from the family’s Oxfordshire getaway.

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A report in the Daily Mail said: “Rosie and Jack splashed out on a festive family break at the Estelle Manor, where they enjoyed country walks, archery and target shooting.

“The couple looked in good spirits as they enjoyed a sunny winter walk around the 85-acre estate and beamed for selfies together.”

Estelle Manor is known for lavish staycations, with the spot named among the 50 best hotels in the world, being Oxfordshire’s only entry on the list published this year.

Several other famous faces have been spotted at the hotel in recent years, including Pitch Perfect actress Rebel Wilson, while Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague is a regular visitor.