Marcus Rashford is reportedly facing a massive financial headache as his long-delayed Cheshire dream home remains unfinished — five years after work first began.
The 27-year-old footballer, who bought the former golf course site in 2020 to build a lavish eco-friendly mansion, has already poured millions into the project. But despite his efforts, fresh setbacks — including floods, planning disputes and money issues — have stalled construction once again.
A source told The Sun that progress on the site has been “painfully slow”, adding that Rashford “fears the house isn’t ever going to be worth anywhere near what he’s put into it. But he can’t just walk away — he just wants to get it finished.”
Locals, however, are growing frustrated. The 63-acre site has reportedly become overgrown, with invasive weeds spilling into nearby farms. One neighbour, 80-year-old Roy Baker, complained that the spread of poisonous ragwort was now affecting his horses. “There’s no sign of a finished article,” he said. “It’s unbelievable, given the money and machinery involved.”
While the steel framework and underground levels were completed last year, Rashford’s finance team has now been told the land alone could cost £1 million per year to maintain. Plans for the property include a private golf course, a swimming pool, gym, and wine cellar — along with “biodiversity features” like bat boxes, bird nests, and hedgehog-friendly fencing.
Meanwhile, Rashford’s football career has also seen turbulence. After a rough patch at Manchester United, he was loaned to Barcelona in July. Sporting director Deco recently confirmed the club is “happy” with Rashford’s performance and open to signing him permanently.
But for now, the England star’s off-pitch dream home remains an unfinished symbol of frustration — swallowed by weeds, costs, and delays.
