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Liam rents home adored by a Queen
SOME Might Say Liam Gallagher had no idea he’d be following in the footsteps of royalty when he rented a Victorian country mansion.
But while looking for a better place to play, the ex-Oasis frontman fell for the same Gloucestershire retreat adored by Queen Mary.
Liam, 51, moved into Stanley Park near Stroud last month with his fiancee Debbie Gwyther, and their dog Buttons.
He’s vowed to live “like a monk” while he rehearses for his new tour.
So What’s the Story behind the 11-bedroom pile that’s costing the rocker £16,950 a month?
Stanley Park dates back to 1584 and was a favoured retreat of Queen Mary – whose friend, Lady Beatrice Marling, owned the property.
During her last visit to house in 1941, the local paper reported Queen Mary – grandmother of the late Queen Elizabeth II – stayed for two hours and enjoyed a walk around the grounds before returning to the house for tea.
The newspaper report described the visit as “private and quite informal” but noted that the Queen “admired the beautiful Cotswolds views, the sunken lawn and fountain, a huge hothouse at the far end of the spacious lawn and the gardens generally”. The property had been bought by Beatrice’s relative, Baronet Samuel Marling in 1850.
It stayed in the family for more than 100 years before being passed to Beatrice’s husband Sir Percival, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his service in the army.
When Beatrice died, the property was handed to her nephew, Sir John Marling – the grandfather of Brit Award-winning singersongwriter Laura Marling.
Now Grade II-listed home, which is set in 2.5 acres of grounds, boasts a ballroom, gym and sauna.
Since moving in, Liam has been seen strolling around the grounds in a black anorak and goggles with Buttons.
The singer begins his 12-date Definitely Maybe tour next month — marking 30 years since the release of Oasis’ debut album.