Helen Flanagan Sells Marital Home for £500,000 Under Asking Price After Acrimonious Split
Former Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan has finally sold her marital home, located in the rural village of Belmont near Bolton, for a staggering £500,000 below the original asking price. The property, which boasts six bedrooms, 'dramatic' floor-to-ceiling windows, and a large kitchen diner, has been a point of contention since her split from footballer Scott Sinclair.
A Property Steeped in Personal History
Scott Sinclair purchased the house for £840,000 in 2021 while the couple were still together. After their breakup in 2022, Helen, 35, initially expressed a desire to remain in the home. It was first listed for sale in May last year at £1.5 million, but the price was subsequently reduced to £1.195 million and later to just £995,000. The home is now officially marked as sold on Rightmove, signaling the end of an era for Helen and the couple's three children: Matilda, ten, Delilah, seven, and son Charlie, five.
According to Land Registry documents, Scott remains the sole owner, and if the sale went for the final asking price, he stands to pocket approximately £155,000 from the transaction. Estate agents Miller Metcalfe describe the residence as "an exceptional and beautifully presented detached family residence, offering over 5,000 sq. ft of luxurious living space." They highlight its picturesque setting in Belmont, with breathtaking views across reservoirs and open countryside, a secure gated plot, sweeping driveway, double garage, and well-manicured gardens ideal for outdoor dining and entertainment.
Behind the Sale: A Troubled Relationship and Financial Strains
The sale concludes a chapter marked by discord between Helen and Scott, who were together for 13 years. A friend of Helen's revealed that Scott, who covers the house bills, deemed the six-bedroom property too large for her alone with the children. He reportedly offered to buy her a four-bedroom home in her name but wanted to halt maintenance payments. The relationship deteriorated to the point where communication now occurs solely through Helen's parents.
Helen invested her own funds into renovating the property, redecorating and remodeling parts of it. More recently, she expressed making peace with the move, acknowledging a 'sadness' in the house that was intended to be their forever family home. This emotional backdrop is compounded by Helen's financial difficulties. In January 2025, she pleaded with magistrates not to ban her from driving, citing the 'remote' nature of her home despite its proximity to a bus stop, and claimed she was "really struggling financially," unable to afford a £10 taxi for her son's nursery trips.
Despite her pleas, magistrates banned her from driving for six months, stating they were not convinced a ban would cause exceptional hardship, given she already had six points on her licence. She was also ordered to pay a £2,000 fine, an £800 victim surcharge, and £110 in prosecution costs.
Property Features and Final Thoughts
The home spans three floors, featuring an entrance hall with floor-to-ceiling windows, an open-plan living area, a 'showpiece' kitchen with a generous breakfast bar, a formal dining room, five additional reception rooms, six bedrooms, and six bathrooms. Two of the bedrooms are suites with private living rooms and en-suite shower rooms. An attic room functions as a walk-in wardrobe, adding to the luxury.
This sale not only marks a significant financial transaction but also symbolizes the closure of a personal saga for Helen Flanagan, as she and her children bid farewell to a home filled with memories, both joyful and painful.
