http://www.propertyshowrooms.com/ News and articles on worldwide property and real estate investment in Barbados en-GB http://www.propertyshowrooms.com/barbados/property/news/rooney-buys-holiday-home-barbados_101769.html http://www.propertyshowrooms.com/barbados/property/news/rooney-buys-holiday-home-barbados_101769.html <p><br /> Wayne Rooney is buying a holiday home in the Caribbean. Rooney and his wife Coleen are having the &pound;5m mansion built on an exclusive estate in Barbados.<br /> <br /> The couple opted for the island following recommendations from Rio Ferdinand and Gary Lineker, who also have <a target="_blank" href="http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/barbados/">holiday homes in Barbados</a>, according to The Sun. <br /> <br /> The Rooneys chose their new <b>villa in Barbados</b> from architects' drawings. When completed, the six bedroom house on the 750 acre <b>Royal Westmoreland Estate</b> on the west coast of the island will overlook a golf course and Mullin's Beach; said to be a favourite with celebrities.<br /> <br /> The couple's new home on the west coast of the island will boast a cinema room, swimming pool, Jacuzzi and a gym designed by Wayne. A &pound;35,000 security system wil also be installed before they move in.<br /> <br /> The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/england/">England</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/manchester/">Manchester</a> United star will be in good company as the estate is a popular location for celebrities with <a target="_blank" href="http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/barbados/hom_home_type.villa/">holiday villas in Barbados</a>. Famous residents include footballer Ashley Cole and wife Cheryl, and boxer Joe Calzaghe.<br /> <br /> This story was brought to you by holiday<b>lettings</b>.co.uk, the UK's No.1 holiday home website.</p> Tue, 2 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT