Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright hit with unfair accusations at £3.5 Essex mansion amid heatwave


Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright's mansion in Essex has been spotted with a very verdant lawn despite watering restrictions


Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright standing together© WireImage
Rachel Avery
Rachel AveryHomes Editor
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Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright have found themselves at the centre of speculation regarding the grounds of their impressive £3.5 million Essex mansion. The property, which they built from scratch, is surrounded by luscious lawns, and fresh photos have shown the area looking verdant despite the local hosepipe ban, causing questions about how they've managed to keep it looking so healthy.

The couple haven't posted pictures of their beloved casa on their home Instagram page (@Wrightyhome) since April; however, they are still posting their travels and family life via their personal feeds. It is unknown if this is an intentional avoidance of showcasing the property, or simply a coincidence of a busy summer. 

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's Essexs house amid the UK heatwave© Splashnews
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have been accused of flouting the hosepipe ban

Essex & Suffolk Water is believed to supply the water to the property, and they currently have a ban on hosepipes. However, the reason the couple's lawn isn't looking too shabby could be down to the fact that the ban in this area was only implemented on 3 August, whereas other water providers across the country have had restrictions in place throughout July too. 

The pair's home Instagram showed their incredible Essex mansion in full
Michelle and Mark's incredible Essex mansion

We've seen in the past that former TOWIE star Mark takes lawn care very seriously, even acquiring robot lawn mowers to keep it picture perfect. Revealing this new toy last summer, he wrote: "Honestly these robot mowers from @husqvarnauk are a game changer. 

"They make your life so much easier and sending them out to graze means your lawn is always at optimum length, leaving you with top quality grass and no leftover grass clippings as it’s constantly cutting 1mm at a time, so no long leftovers. Couldn’t love these robots more. I’ll never look back."

HELLO! has reached out to Mark and Michelle's representatives for comment.

Michelle and Mark's dream home

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The pair painstakingly custom-designed their house, including features like a spa-like bathroom, a home gym and a giant kitchen. The views from the residence are incredible, sweeping out over their never-ending lawn and outdoor pool to the fields of the countryside beyond. 

Not suitable for family life?

When Michelle and Mark were transforming their property room by room, comments came flooding in praising the gorgeous, minimal design. However, others pointed out that many of the rooms wouldn't be suitable for children. They went on to welcome their daughter Palma in March 2025. 

view of three storey staircase looking down© Instagram/Wrighty home
Their hotel-worthy staircase

Even before Palma's arrival, their followers were quick to point out that the huge marble staircase was dangerous for tots. Plus, their beautiful cream lounge was also a cause for concern. 

"The sofa is beautiful but not child friendly", "Not having kids anytime soon then with a sofa like that", "Fantastic until there are kiddies running around that colour scheme will be pure carnage" and "Stunning but kids do not live in that house," were comments among the naysayers. 

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