Michael Owen’s Ballon d’Or trophy is set on a rotating platform under a spotlight in his £4 million mansion.
Former Liverpool striker Owen, who was named the world’s finest player in 2001, invited Keith Lemon, host of ITV’s Through the Keyhole, to his lavish residence.
The Grade II listed mansion is nestled amid 42 acres of farmland in Northop, a small Welsh town near Mold.
Michael Owen’s £4million mansion is set in 42 acres of Welsh countryside
Owen’s Ballon d’Or trophy sits on a spinning surface under a spotlight
Keith Lemon was given access to Owen’s home for his ITV show Through the Keyhole
Former Liverpool striker’s home is a classy manor
Owen, 42, has lived on the home with his wife Louise Bonsall and their four children since 2001.
Of course, Gemma, his Love Island-starling daughter, grew up there.
She addressed her famous father in the first episode, stating he ‘had an opinion’ on the guys she dates, before it became clear to fellow participants who her father was.
But first, Lemon – real nаme Leigh Francis – uncovered a games area with a full-size snooker table inside.
It contains a massive photo frame on the wall with a selection of Owen’s England jerseys from his 89 caps.
Owen has signed footballs on the walls of his games room
Keith Lemon was allowed everywhere apart from the games room
A full-size snooker table sits in Owen’s games room
Michael Owen and wife Louise Bonsall, who are childhood sweethearts, live in the home with their four children
Michael Owen is now best known for working as a pundit on BT Sport
As a 17-year-old, Owen scored one of the great World Cup goals with his strike at the 1998 tournament against Argentina
Keith Lemon discovered Owen’s jungle gym in the garden
Owen has a classy bar area in his house
The manor is situated in 42 acres of rural Wales.Throughout the space, autographed footballs from Owen’s 17-year career are on display in a jukebox.The former Real Madrid striker also receives a room with a swimming pool surrounded by plants and a waterfall, as well as a Jacuzzi.There is also a classy sitting room with access to Owen’s gardens in his magnificent manor.An passionate golfer, Owen has a jungle playground for his kids and his own putting green outdoors.The striker, who previously played for Newcastle, Manchester United, and Stoke City, did not allow Lemon to enter his bedrooms.