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Mum-of-22 Sue Radford shares plans for ‘massive’ renovation of 10-bed mansion

05 June 2024 , 17:08
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This follows their £27,000 swimming pool and Noel
This follows their £27,000 swimming pool and Noel's 'midlife crisis' purchase

MUM-of-22 Sue Radford has unveiled plans to overhaul their 10-bedroom Morecambe mansion this year.

The mum of Britain’s biggest family shared how they are starting to embark on the “massive task” of “redecorating the house.”

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Britain's biggest family, the Radfords, are planning a big house renovation
Sue shared how they want to start with renovating their lounge
Sue shared how they want to start with renovating their loungeCredit: Instagram/theradfordfamily
The mum of Britain's biggest family shared how they would look to put in a media wall
The mum of Britain's biggest family shared how they would look to put in a media wallCredit: Instagram/theradfordfamily

Sue, who stars in Channel 5’s 22 Kids and Counting, took to Instagram to share how the first room they would be tackling would be the lounge.

The Lancashire-based mum said: “Really want to decorate our lounge and replace these units but can’t decide what I would like.”

Sue shared a photo of their current lounge which has wooden floors, grey walls and fireplace with a TV.

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After sharing her new house project with followers, people were quick to chime in with their recommendations.

The TV star shared a follow-up post sharing how numerous people had suggested getting a stylish media wall put in the space.

Sue explained: “So everyone’s saying media wall so deffo going to look into this as think it would look incredible.”

Sue, 49, and Noel, 53, have 22 kids and squeeze their large brood into a 10-bed former care home. 

The home is spread over four storeys, with many of the kids sharing a room together.

The busy parents, who support themselves with a bakery and don’t rely on benefits, currently have most of their kids living under their roof.

The Radfords have racked up thousands of fans thanks to their popular YouTube channel and Instagram page, and often offer a sneak peek inside their fun-loving home. 

The pad now has its own bar, £27,000 swimming pool and outdoor cinema, which seem to have gone down well with the other family members. 

Over the past few years, the couple has embarked on a massive DIY project, transforming their garden, including ditching real grass in favour of artificial lawn, to try and stop their kids from getting muddy in the garden. 

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With lush faux turf outside now, Sue revealed she keeps it clean by vacuuming it. 

During lockdown they have also had a water play area for the kids and large bean bags as a seating area. 

The Radfords live in a 10-bedroom mansion in Morecambe, Lancashire
The Radfords live in a 10-bedroom mansion in Morecambe, LancashireCredit: Neil Jones - News Group Newspapers Ltd
There are ten bedrooms in the Radford house many of them with bunk beds
There are ten bedrooms in the Radford house many of them with bunk bedsCredit: YouTube
The Radfords have added a £27,000 swimming pool in their back garden
The Radfords have added a £27,000 swimming pool in their back garden
Sue, 49, and Noel, 53, have 22 kids and squeeze their large brood into a 10-bed former care home
Sue, 49, and Noel, 53, have 22 kids and squeeze their large brood into a 10-bed former care homeCredit: instagram/@theradfordfamily

Despite being full to the brim, the home is immaculate and well looked after by stay-at-home mum Sue.

When visitors walk through the front door they're greeted by a giant storage unit that holds all the children's coats.

The hallway is cluttered with the family's stuff, with Sue admitting there's "stuff, stuff everywhere".

On the ground floor is their cosy living room; featuring an enormous leather sofa, fireplace and a toy box full to the brim.

Next is the kitchen; with a giant fridge, breakfast bar, oven and dishwasher, while their huge dining room has a large table and chairs for family meals.

On this level there is also a small toilet and a huge shoe storage space, which has been expertly organised by Sue.

The bedrooms are spread over the first, second and third floor, with Noel and Sue's room, which has a bed with a crushed velvet headboard, dressing table and stylish wooden beams on the ceiling, on the top floor. 

In the hallway of the basement is a treadmill, which Sue jokes her husband bought during a "midlife crisis".

There is a laundry room featuring Sue's prized possession: a 18kg washing machine.

Nine loads of washing are done each day, using 30 bottles of washing liquid every month and the family uses four toilet rolls per day.

Sue and Noel are parents to Chris, 35, Sophie, 30, Chloe, 28, Jack, 27, Daniel, 25, Luke, 23, Millie, 22, Katie, 21, James, 20, Ellie, 19, Aimee, 18, Josh, 16, Max, 15, Tillie, 14, Oscar, 12, Casper, 11, Hallie, nine, Phoebe, seven, Archie, six, Bonnie, five and Heidie, four.

Sadly the couple's 17th child Alfie was still born on July 6, 2014.

Sue showed off their new living room with a vibrant feature wall
Sue showed off their new living room with a vibrant feature wallCredit: YouTube
The Radfords have given fans a sneak peek into their family life
The Radfords have given fans a sneak peek into their family lifeCredit: The Radford Family/Facebook
The family previously did up their bathroom with a floating sink and white shelf
The family previously did up their bathroom with a floating sink and white shelfCredit: YouTube

Becky Pemberton

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