It’s a cracker! Seven-bed Spanish villa owned by comedian Frank Carson goes on the market for £4million
- The luxury villa on the Costa del Sol previously belonged to Frank Carson
- Built in 2008, the property is now on the market for more than £4 million
A seven-bedroom villa which previously belonged to beloved Northern Irish comedian Frank Carson is up for sale for more than £4 million.
The stunning Alhambra-style villa sits at the heart of the prestigious Marbella Club Golf Resort on Spain’s world-famous Costa del Sol.
Belfast-born Mr Carson, who died in 2012, was best-known for his famous catchphrases, including ‘It’s a cracker’ and ‘It’s the way I tell ’em’,
His sharp wit helped him rise to fame and become one of the most popular comedians on TV in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s.
The Northern Irish comedian became famous for appearing on an array of BBC and ITV shows including The Comedians and The Wheeltappers and Shunters Club.
The luxury villa was built in 2008 at the heart of the Marbella Club Golf Resort in Spain
The stunning property is set around an inner courtyard with fountain in the middle
The luxury villa sits on a mountaintop on the Costa del Sol near Marbella
The architecture of the property reflects Andalucia’s Arabic heritage
The architects were inspired by a nearby Moorish fort
Northern Irish Frank Carson (pictured) became famous for his catchphrase ‘It’s a cracker’
Prior to his career on television, Mr Carson had also spent three years in the British Army’s Parachute Regiment, doing tours of the Middle East.
Built in 2008, the luxury villa reflects the unique architecture of Andalucia in Spain, drawing inspiration from a nearby 12th century Moorish fort and the area’s Arabic influence.
The property is listed for sale at a price of €4,750,000 – equivalent to almost £4,100,000.
The luxury property’s rooms are arranged around an open courtyard – called a ‘riad’ – and is set into a hilltop vista, overlooking Marbella Club’s 18-hold golf course.
The shaded entrance is decorated with Moorish-style terracotta tiles and a Moroccan star lantern.
This leads on to an internal open atrium which has a sliding glass roof and a small fountain-pool beneath.
Visitors arrive at the hilltop property via a spiral driveway set into luxurious Spanish style gardens that are cut into the hillside.
On entering the property, the main reception room has floor-to ceiling windows, marble floors and double-height ceilings, as well as a fireplace.
The dining room is directly off this space, with a table to seat 12 and an elaborate Moorish plasterwork ceiling.
This room adjoins a sun terrace with even more seating under a loggia and views across the countryside and golf course towards the sea.
The property is surrounded by a spiral driveway that cuts through the hilltop
At the heart of the property’s inner courtyard sits a water fountain
The luxury villa also has its own swimming pool
The villa’s principal bedroom looks out onto the sea
The gated community in which the property sits has 24-hour security
Northern Irish comedian Frank Carson (pictured) rose to fame in the 1970s
The Moorish style is repeated in the kitchen, which has a stone floor and carved units, as well as an island with a breakfast bar, and an antique table which seats six.
There is also an outdoor kitchen and dining area, under a gazebo-style wooden structure, shaded by vine leaves.
A television room has a feature wall of alcoves to hold family pictures, and this room also has its own fireplace.
The principal bedroom looks towards the sea and has a Moorish-style domed ceiling. It leads to a marble bathroom with a giant, square bathtub set into a marble surround.
Many of the other bedrooms have their own balcony or outdoor space and all have their own, individually-styled luxury bathrooms.
Along with a games room, and gym, there is also an infinity swimming pool which is partially covered, leading from the main entrance area, and a cinema room.
The property’s infinity pool stretches out into the garden
The villa looks over Marbella Club’s 18 hole golf course
The property is built around an inner riad
The impressive villa sits just 20 minutes away from the seaside resort of Marbella
The property has an impressive dining table with room to seat 12
The seven bedroom property was later lived in by Frank Carson’s son, Tony
The airy property offers huge amounts of outdoor space
The property’s designers took their inspiration from Andalucía’s Moorish heritage
Frank Carson (pictured), who died in 2012, worked as a paratrooper before build a career on TV
The property also comes with a four-person elevator, direct buggy access to the golf course, two staff, and an integrated garage with 24-hour security within the gated community.
The impressive villa is just 20 minutes from the resort city of Marbella and 15 minutes from seaside town of Puerto Banus.
After building a career in TV, Mr Carson moved to Blackpool before being conferred a knighthood of the Order of St Gregory by Pope John Paul, for his extensive charity work, which he continued late into his life.
The TV comedian’s villa was later lived Mr Carson’s son following his death, Tony, with his wife and children, and it later became their holiday home.
It was while staying there that Tony Carson discovered a box of tapes that were subsequently used in collaboration with acclaimed actor and writer, Dan Gordon, to bring his one-man play; ‘Frank Carson: A Rebel Without A Pause’ to the stage in 2019.
A spokesman for Fine & Country estate agents, which is handling the villa’s sale, said that Tony Carson had told them it was a much-loved family home that had seen many of his father’s showbiz friends visiting to play golf and enjoy parties.
He said: ‘However, as the children have grown up and their visits have become less frequent, the time has come to sell and allow someone else to experience the joy of owning and living in this beautiful property.’
Christopher Hara, CEO of Fine & Country Spain said the home would appeal to any number of people.
He said: ‘It’s a stunning, mesmerising property that offers prestige, security, stunning views, exclusive amenities, a desirable lifestyle, and potential investment gains since the area holds its value well.’
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