Former SSPCA chief stands to rake in £300k profit
The Earleys bought the mansion, which boasts a stunning conservatory, large paddock and acres of woodland, in 2007. £ 216,000 in 2015 – a salary of £185,000 and a £31,000 bonus – as well as pension contributions of £31,000.
He left the charity shortly after it was revealed his basic pay had increased by 3.2% from £185,000 to £190,855.
The home sale has fuelled speculation he is heading back to live in England.
He previously ran an aquarium in Cheshire.
A source said: “His home shows what his wages could buy. It’s not a patterned blue carpet. The advertisement notes the current owners have made “many improvements to the property they purchased in 2007, such as creating a covered porch area to the entrance to the main house.
“The kitchen units were replaced and upgraded including the installation of an AGA, the 17 stables, including a foaling box, indoor and outdoor schools, installation of outdoor lighting and all the fencing surrounding the property.
“They also purchased a sizeable volume of woodland in the region of 48 acres which lies on one side of the property.”
The Earleys were criticised in 2015 after it emerged their stable business had charged the Scottish SPCA for looking after distressed horses at their private stables at Meeks Park, named Cara Stud Limited.
Horses channelled from the SSPCA to the business were charged at more than £ 300 a month, it was claimed.
Mr Earley claimed the company offered good value for money and had given a discount to the SSPCA. The Earleys did not wish to comment on the sale when approached yesterday.