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Simon Cowell is said to have submitted plans to build an extension at his £8 million Cotswolds mansion to use as a party barn to entertain his celebrity friends.
By Leah Stanfield, Assistant Showbiz Editor
08:15, Thu, Jan 9, 2025 | UPDATED: 08:17, Thu, Jan 9, 2025
Simon Cowell has reportedly submit plans for £8m party barn at his rural farmhouse. (Image: Instagram)
Simon Cowell has reportedly submitted plans to extend his £8 million Cotswolds mansion with a huge “party barn” for socialising with his celebrity friends.
The Britain’s Got Talent judge moved to the Cotswolds bolthole in 2022 with his fiancee Lauren Silverman and their son Eric, 10.
The media mogul escaped to the country from his £45 million home in London’s Holland Park following a series of break-ins, one of which occurred while Simon, Lauren and Eric were asleep in bed.
His decision followed in the footsteps of several A-list stars, including Kate Moss, the Beckhams Princess Beatrice and Jeremy Clarkson.
According to reports, the extension would cover 793sq ft - roughly the size of a two-bedroom house. But Simon’s building agents describe it as “minor in scale”.
Simon Cowell shares his Cotswolds mansion with fiancee Lauren and their son Eric. (Image: Getty)
The plans suggest the space would be dedicated to entertaining his friends and family while doubling up as a games room for Eric and Lauren’s son Adam, 19, whom she has from a previous relationship, the Daily Mail reports.
The eight-acre estate overlooks a picturesque village in West Oxfordshire and features a wild swimming pond and an indoor pool.
A source said: “All the self-respecting celebrities in the Cotswolds have a party barn nowadays - Kate Moss and Princess Beatrice had them built fairly recently...
“A lot of socialising happens at home in the Cotswolds - there aren't celebrity clubs and restaurants dotted all over the place like in London.
“Simon's home is large already but what is missing was a dedicated socialising space to host parties which will also double as very large games room for the kids to have their friends over.”
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Simon Cowell shared a glimpse of the garden at his £8 million mansion. (Image: Instagram)
It comes as Simon resumed Britain’s Got Talent auditions in Blackpool after they were postponed following Liam Payne’s death.
He was joined by Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli on Tuesday and they will continue to film into February.
Simon previously shared how his time on the show has been impacted by a painful health condition after he sparked concern among fans after missing two audition episodes.
He explained at the time: "For anyone concerned, I missed two auditions at the end of one day, two weeks ago, because I do get migraines after long days in the filming lights.
"Next week we are filming BGT in Manchester – I look forward to seeing you then. PS. This is why I wear these glasses!"
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