SPORTS Direct boss Mike Ashley’s ex-wife is selling her 11-bed mansion for £19million after they rekindled their romance.
Interior designer Linda, 55, boasts a ten-pin basement bowling alley, squash court, multi-level cinema and a huge gym in her home.
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It also has a T-shaped infinity swimming pool, a six-hole golf course and is set on 11.5 acres.
The property where the couple raised their two children in Barnet, North London, is just a few doors down from Sports Direct boss Mr Ashely’s £12million, 33-room mansion.
And it is thought the couple are looking to move back in together 12 years after their split.
Their three children Oliver, 31, Anna, 29, and Matilda, 25, have all now left home.
Ms Ashley’s home also boasts a salon, two games areas, a bar, steam room, jacuzzi and separate security lodge.
Estate agents called it a “hidden gem” and said it has entertaining space for more than 100 people.
A sales brochure said it boasts high ceilings, grand proportions, contemporary design and sophisticated lighting.
It also promised the owner privacy, and insists a large swimming pool surrounded by a grand multi-level patio makes “it the perfect location for pool parties”.
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The brochure adds: “This home would be perfect for a family wanting to be tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Central London.
“Located within less than an hour’s driving distance from central London, boasting exquisite bespoke design, immense proportions, and an abundance of leisure facilities this stately mansion is truly one of the most enviable properties in all north London.”
Mr Ashley’s own home has its own tennis court, indoor and outdoors pools, a cinema, four garages and a helicopter landing pad.
He is the 59th richest person in Britain with an estimated wealth of £2.995billion, according to The Sunday Times Rich List.
But in 2016 a damning MPs report found he subjected his Sports Direct staff to “appalling” working conditions.
He split up with Linda in a £50million divorce settlement in 2002, one of the most expensive in Britain ever.
Linda since had a relationship with businessman Simon Brodin, and they had son Tyler, 12, together.
But she rekindled her romance with Mike in 2014, and was seen stepping into his Bentley in London after several dates.
One included a key dinner in a local curry house.
The couple first met in their early 20s when Mr Ashley, who launched Sports Direct 34 years ago, ran his first shop.
In 2016 he was grilled by MPs over running an alleged “gulag” labour camp at his sportswear chain.
Staff were paid less than minimum wage and were fined for being late, he admitted.
A woman scared of taking time off work even gave birth in the toilets, shocked MPs were told.
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