JULIE Goodyear has knocked a whopping £100,000 off the asking price for her huge Manchester
mansion after it failed to sell.
The Coronation Street legend put her quirky rural pile in the outskirts of the city on the market for £1.5million in October.
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She then reduced the fee by £100,000 but now the Bet Lynch actress has re-listed the four-bedroom farmhouse for £1.3million, at a further £100,000 discount.
Julie, 82, and her husband have lived in the home, complete with a stable block, for 25 years but are selling up amid her dementia diagnosis.
The ITV star went public with her health battle last year and made a rare public appearance this summer.
Yet when she’s back home, she has been hunkering down in her vey unique pad.
The stunning property has stables, wrought iron gates framed by two golden eagles and for Coronation Street fans it even has its own cobbles on the driveway.
Interior shots on property website Zoopla show Julie’s love of leopard print evident among the furnishings.
The open plan kitchen looks the perfect place for hosting with an open plan design and a wooden island.
A huge table positioned in the centre offers the chance for big family gatherings.
A fireplace and chandeliers adorn the living room in one of the four reception rooms while an imposing oak staircase offers a dramatic lead-in to the upstairs.
Four bathrooms mean there’s plenty of space, while an airy conservatory offers views over the 15 acres of land.
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As well as the equestrian facilities, there’s beautiful gardens, a large barn and a gated entrance for extra security.
TOUGH TIMES
Soap icon Julie – whose Corrie character Bet was the former feisty Rovers return landlady – left fans shocked last year when she announced through her husband Scott Brand that she had been diagnosed with dementia.
At the time, her spouse said in a statement: “My darling wife and I have had to come to terms with this heart-breaking diagnosis.
“Unfortunately, Julie has been suffering forgetfulness for some time and we have been seeking medical advice and assistance, but we now know that there is no hope of a reversal in the situation – and that her condition will get progressively, and perhaps speedily, worse.
“We have taken the decision to publicly announce the diagnosis as Julie still loves visiting friends and eating out.
“Inevitably she is recognised, and fans love to meet her – and she them – but she can get confused particularly if she is tired.
“I hope people will understand.”
Dementia is a condition that refers to a group of disorders affecting brain functioning – and there are many different types and causes.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form, affecting between 50 and 75 per cent of those diagnosed.
