David and Victoria Beckham’s new neighbours have been revealed - and they started a huge brand.
The plot of land next to Posh and Becks’ house in the Cotswolds has sold for an eye-watering £16.5 million.
And the owners of the 15-acre area of land, right next to the Beckhams' own house, has been sold to Blair Raymond James and his wife Melanie Adams.
Blair co-founded the huge self-tanning brand Bondi Sands, which boasts celebrity fans including Kylie Jenner, Charlotte Crosby and Olivia Attwood.
The company was sold for $450 million (Aus) in 2023, and he is now the director of Growth Bomb, a hair company he created during the pandemic
Official documents confirm the purchase of the land made on September 13 2024.
Last week, it was reported David and Victoria want permission to upgrade an agricultural track into a tarmac road leading directly to their mansion near Great Tew, Oxfordshire.
It is understood they hope to avoid sharing the existing route with guests of Soho Farmhouse — the upmarket members’ club and “rural escape” known for its pool, spa and celebrity clientele.
One neighbour lodged a strong objection, arguing the proposal would disrupt those walking in the area.
Joan Lane wrote: “I must strongly object to this proposal.
“The house already has one perfectly serviceable access road so why is another stretch of tarmac laid through the woods deemed a good idea.
“Ramblers use the lane and they should be left undisturbed by giant SUVs lumbering up and down. Please do not allow this application.”
Soho Farmhouse attracts hundreds of visitors in the summer, including influencers heading to enjoy country pursuits such as clay pigeon shooting — often speeding along the current shared road.
But the Beckhams appear to have run out of patience and have asked West Oxfordshire District Council to approve a change of use for part of the track, linking it to their existing driveway.
The couple's planning agent described the proposal as a “modest, sensitively designed conversion” which would “modestly upgrade the existing crossover and gates at Ledwell Lane for safe residential use”.
The statement added: “The works respond to operational, safety, and amenity needs, while being carefully designed to conserve the rural, heritage and landscape character of the area.”
