Tanya Bardsley Lists Mansion After Burglary Attempt

star and her footballer husband have put their mansion up for sale following an attempted burglary there last year.

Former footballer Phil and his star wife told of their terror when masked men tried to break into their Cheshire home.

The couple have now decided to sell their five-bedroom home and have put it on the market for an asking price of £1,890,000.

The stunning property in leafy Wilmslow has four floors and is set behind secure gates on a prestigious private road.

But last May, Real Housewives of Cheshire star Tanya issued a warning after revealing masked men tried to break into the house.

In a post on Instagram The Bardsley Bunch WAG said the couple's security system alerted police to the attempted burglary.

The former model took to social media, sharing video footage of one son, Rocco, 16, standing on the driveway of the family home alongside two police officers and a member of a private security firm. Tanya, 44, was at home with her children when the incident occurred.

It's believed that police were alerted about the attempted break-in after it was flagged on Tanya and Phil's home security system, which is monitored by an external company. #

Tanya shared a video showing a police car parked outside the gates of her home as the police spoke on their radios.

'Two masked men in Wilmslow lock your doors put your cameras on and call police if you see them,' she said. Tanya added: 'Thank God for @tarussecuritygroup.'

The attempted break-in happened just before midnight while the family slept.

Tanya is the longest-serving member of The Real Housewives of Cheshire cast having been in the show its launch in 2015. Phil began his career at Manchester United before going onto to play for Royal Antwerp, Burnley, Rangers, Aston Villa and Sheffield United.

The architect-designed home has more than 5,000 sq ft of living space across four floors and is situation next to the scenic Bollin Valley.

It comes with five bedrooms and four bathrooms, including a spectacular, fully air-conditioned principal suite occupying the entire top floor, complete with dressing room and a luxurious en-suite featuring a stand alone iconic egg-shaped bath.

The basement features an entertaining space with a fully fitted media room with integrated sound system and a games room.

There is a comprehensive security system, and integrated outside lighting. 

Externally, the property is approached via a secure gated driveway, leading to a double garage with automated shutter doors, and is surrounded by private, easily managed landscaped gardens.

Tanya and Phil are not the only stars of the Real Housewives franchise to be targeted by brazen thieves. 

Her former co-star, Nicole Sealey, was left shaken in 2022 when armed robbers gained access to her Cheshire home with crowbars.

It's believed that the armed thieves who entered Nicole's home, which she shares with her husband, former footballer Joe, went straight for their valuables, which included Nicole's engagement and wedding rings as well as several Rolex watches.

The scary incident comes after Tanya and Phil opened up about their decision to open their doors for the cameras once again, but on their own reality show.

Previously, former Manchester United FC legend Phil had ruled out appearing on their own programme but reluctantly gave in to pressures from his family. 

'We had to wear him down,' said Tanya when asked on how she persuaded Phil to take part. 

She went on to add: 'Complete peer pressure from the whole family but we got there.' Although both have had glittering careers, Tanya admits that having their own show was 'a lot harder' than shows, including Housewives.

'Even when I'm not filming, I've got to be there for the kids filming. It was a lot, but I've loved it,' she said. 

But having both been in the business since 2003, Tanya admits that the biggest thing she's learnt about herself – she 'can't keep her mouth shut,' as Phil joked: 'That's nothing new, is it?' 

This is seen in one episode, with Tanya oversharing with some of her friends about Phil's manscaping.

Although he's been married to Tanya since 2014, Phil admitted: 'Nothing surprises us with Tanya, with what comes out of her mouth.' 

She joked that she often told her Housewives co-stars about Phil's manhood and joked he should be proud, as she would also tell them if it wasn't up to scratch.

'I appreciate the compliment,' Phil joked. When asked about their relationship, Phil joked that he was there to 'put fires out' after Tanya's hilarious outbursts. 

This show will be different to how Tanya has been seen on TV as she won't be getting 'dolled up' all the time, only when she's heading on a night out.

'We're slouching around, the crew have become sort of part of the family, we don't do scenes – we're just being us,' she said. Phil added: 'It's more off the cuff stuff is what people want to see.'