FORMER soap hunk Adam Rickitt and his Good Morning Britain star wife Katy have made a huge property investment overseas.
The couple have long dreamt of a life in Sicily and now they have made it a reality after remortgaging their UK home and splashing the cash of a Mediterranean holiday home.
Adam and Katy Rickitt has purchased their dream home overseas[/caption]
Former Corrie hunk Adam already seems to be settling into the home from home[/caption]
Katy has already been showing off pics from inside their new showbiz pad[/caption]
Adam and Katy confirmed last week that they had sealed the deal on snapping up their dream pad in the sun.
The 47-year-old revealed it would be their “home from home” with a view to spending an increasing amount of time there.
Katy and Adam’s main base is in Knutsford, Cheshire with their two dogs but it seems they could be ditching the luxury county for life in the sun full-time if plans come to fruition.
Former soap star Adam and his journalist wife have set up their own side hustle in Cheshire but have plans to move the business to Sicily in time.
Their craft beer and artisan gin bar called Dexter and Jones has become vital in their lives but they could adapt they sunshine life to include their business.
Speaking all about their European dream, Katy wrote on Instagram: “What the hell just happened. We are giddy with excitement!
“After a ceremony much like a signing of the wedding register we are the proud owners of a tiny slice of heaven in the island we’ve come to know as the Happy Place: ortigia!
“After years of obsessively binge watching @aplaceinthesunofficial I still never thought I’d be lucky enough to do this, and maybe we are actually crazy as we’ve remortgaged our own house to do so!”
Katy continued: “But we came to the conclusion that life is too short and being able to save up the date nights and escape here when life gives you a breather rather than having to always plan ahead just felt like the ultimate dream … and worth accepting that the bulldogs will always own the only sofa at home for.
“We will give you all a proper tour very soon but for now we are off to go and shop for paint and hoovers in the sunshine!! How crazy is that?!!!”
Adam also spoke about the decision as he wrote online: “We did a thing!!
“It’s been a lifelong dream to have a Sicilian escape…it’s not flash…it’s not a mansion..but it is ours!!!”
In the accompanying snaps, the celebrity pair showed off some of their brand new home.
Adopting a traditional European feel, it was adorned with exposed stone walls and white-wash features.
It also came complete with built-in seating areas and a stunning outdoor terrace – perfect for the pair to host their family and A-list pals.
Katy has vowed to give fans a full tour of the house[/caption]
The couple hope to move their business overseas[/caption]
Adam rose to fame as a Corrie pin-up[/caption]
