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Published: 21:05 EDT, 12 October 2025 | Updated: 21:20 EDT, 12 October 2025
Marcus Rashford could be forced to shell out millions to complete his dream home, as building work on his £2.5 million eco-friendly home has reportedly been hit by yet more delays.
The footballer, 27, began 'investing more in property' at the beginning of 2020, when he bought the site of a former nine-hole golf course and clubhouse in the Cheshire countryside.
Shortly after, construction started on his new wildlife paradise and plans to restore the course were given the green light in February 2022.
However, according to new reports, the project is still yet to be completed five years later, following floods, a rumoured money dispute and planning changes.
The Sun reports that the soaring costs mean Rashford now faces injecting more cash into the property, after already invested millions, with the England star instructing his finance team to get to the bottom of the situation.
A source claimed to the publication that construction was halted in the summer by a dispute, but even after starting back up again has been 'slow progress'.
Marcus Rashford could be forced to shell out millions to complete his dream home, as building on his £2.5 million eco-friendly home has reportedly been hit by yet more delays (seen this week)
The footballer, 27, began 'investing more in property' at the beginning of 2020, when he bought the site of a former nine-hole golf course and clubhouse in the Cheshire countryside (seen in October 2024)
They added: 'Marcus fears the house isn’t ever going to be worth anywhere near what he’s put into it. But he’s between a rock and a hard place as he can’t just stop and leave it. He just wants to get it finished.'
But the delays have reportedly caused the 63-acre site to become overgrown, with Rashford's neighbours now also sharing in on his concerns, as they fear the abundance of weeds are a potential risk to their own land.
One such neighbour, Roy Baker, 80, who has lived on a next-door farm for 42 years, told The Sun that despite the 'staggering' costs and 'unbelievable' amount of heavy machinery, 'there’s no sign of a finished article.'
He explained he had raised a complaint to the site manager over the weeds, as they'd begun spreading to his own land and one specific plant - ragwort - was poisonous to his horses.
A fellow nearby farmer sympathised with Rashford, insisting 'it’s not his fault that this has happened' but echoing the concerns about the weeds.
He said: 'Our concern is that if the land isn’t maintained you end up with ragwort, broad-leaf dock and creeping thistle, which are weeds. We’re totally organic and these weeds completely take over.'
While the exterior of the property and two underground floors were finished last year, Rashford has allegedly been informed that it will cost him £1million a year just to manage the land alone.
Daily Mail has approached representatives for Rashford for comment.
However, according to new reports, the project is still yet to be completed five years later, following floods, a rumoured money dispute and planning changes
But the delays have reportedly caused the 63-acre site to become overgrown, with Rashford's neighbours now also sharing in on his concerns, as they fear the abundance of weeds are a potential risk to their own land
The five-bedroom property is to include a nine-hole golf course and, in planning proposals, ecology experts have produced 'biodiversity enhancement measures' to look after the natural habitat.
Plans for the house include an open-plan kitchen, study and dining room, while it will also feature a basement complete with an indoor swimming pool, wine cellar and a gym.
The first floor will contain the property's five bedrooms, while a two-storey apartment is also under construction as a guesthouse - linked to the main house by a passageway.
A report to the council adds that the property will be 'enhanced for bats and breeding birds'.
It says: 'This can be achieved through the installation of bat boxes and appropriate bird nest boxes into the proposed house at the site.
'Four bat boxes and three sparrow nest boxes are to be built, which will open out into areas of the garden or countryside.'
Subdued lighting will also 'ensure that the proposed bat and bird box locations are not illuminated by any new artificial lighting'.
Plans for the property include 'hedgehog friendly fencing' to allow the creatures to 'move between the site itself and and the surrounding golf course habitats'.
Pictures taken of the site in 2022 show the mansion's steel frame being erected
In photos of the build taken in October last year (seen), the exterior could be seen to be completed, but showed no landscaping and minimal interior work underway
Rashford also signed an agreement to protect Great Crested Newts on the land last year after they were discovered in a nearby pond.
A planting scheme has submitted, which would include woodland and plants all native to the areas, including hazel and beech.
And in 2022 planning application Rashford stated he wants to reduce the size of the property from 813sqm to 792sqm.
In photos of the build taken in October last year, the exterior could be seen to be completed, but showed no landscaping and minimal interior work underway.
Locals also claimed at the time that the site was regularly empty and construction sporadic.
Rashford moved to Barcelona on loan in July after being part of Ruben Amorim's 'Bomb Squad' at Manchester United.
He was exiled from the United squad by Amorim back in December after failing to perform in training ahead of a Manchester derby.
He later went on to spend the last six months of last season on loan at Aston Villa, before joining the Catalan giants in the summer, where he now looks to be getting back to his best.
Rashford moved to Barcelona on loan in July after being part of Ruben Amorim 's 'Bomb Squad' at Manchester United (seen last month)
But his time in Barcelona hasn't been plain sailing, though, with the forward dropped just a few days after his heroics in Newcastle.
That came after he turned up late to a team meeting and he subsequently started on the bench for a LaLiga clash against Getafe.
Nevertheless, speaking earlier this week, Barcelona's sporting director Deco revealed he was 'happy' with Rashford's progress and open to signing him on a permanent deal.
'He's on a simple loan, there's no penalty, and if we want him, we have an option to buy,' the Portuguese legend told Mundo Deportivo.
'It's too early to talk about decisions for next season, but what matters is that we're happy with him. What we thought he could bring to us, he's bringing.
'He's a very high-level player. He exploded very early, then he had great seasons at United, then he had years of more complicated management with changes of coaches, and perhaps he struggled too because they demanded a lot of things from him there. But we're happy with him - that's the most important thing.
'These aren't decisions for now. Now it's time to focus on the games to come. A decision will be made, but that's not being discussed right now. There's a contract between the clubs but it has to be discussed.'
Given his impressive start to life in Catalonia, Rashford will hope to cement his position in England's World Cup squad next summer and has a good chance of reestablishing the first-choice spot on the team's left wing.
Marcus Rashford