It was rumoured last week that Shirley Ballas was toying with upping sticks and relocating back to her native Britain, leaving her life in Los Angeles behind.
And the head Strictly Come Dancing judge has confirmed the reports, listing her property for sale at an asking price of $2.7million [£2.1million].
Shirley, 58, is said to have made the decision to relocate permanently, leaving her son, Mark, in the US, where he is a pro on Dancing With The Stars.
Shirley’s home in Sherman Oaks – listed with TJ Paradise with Sotheby’s – which was featured recently on Through The Keyhole on ITV – offers ‘Resort Style Living’ according to its realtor.
The property boasts a hillside setting, tucked back from the road and with a back yard kept private by the lush foliage that encloses it.
Only a one-story structure, the property boasts a sizable outdoor swimming pool and spa, complete with a sun terrace.
Inside features an open-plan design, perfect for both every day living and entertaining guests.
Hillside home: Shirley’s home in Sherman Oaks – which was featured recently on Through The Keyhole on ITV – offers ‘Resort Style Living’ according to its realtor.
Lush: The property is tucked back from the road and has a back yard kept private by the foliage that encloses it.
Quaint: Only a one-story structure, the property boasts a sizable 3200 square foot floor-plan.
Outside living: There’s an outdoor swimming pool and spa, complete with a sun terrace.
High living: Inside features an open-plan design, perfect for both every day living and entertaining guests.
Four bedrooms: They are all fitted with en-suites and large closet space.
In the closet: Shirley’s master bedroom features a walk-in.
Private quarters: This room even features its own additional living room.
Cooking up a storm: The kitchen boasts top of the range appliances and vast counter space.
Lap of luxury: There are glass French doors leading out to the back yard, pool and gardens.
Out we go: The terrace boasts an outdoor fireplace and ample outdoor seating.
Spacious: The property prides itself on an open-plan design.
There are four bedrooms, all fitted with en-suites and large closet space – Shirley’s master bedroom featuring a walk-in. This room even features its own additional living room.
The kitchen boasts top of the range appliances and vast counter space, with stunning glass French doors leading out to the back yard, pool and gardens.
The terrace boasts an outdoor fireplace and ample outdoor seating.
Shirley is no stranger to documenting her American home-life in the lap of luxury with her fans on social media.
She often takes to Instagram to share pictures of herself in the plush house, with family and friends by her side.
Wow: Shirley is no stranger to documenting her American lap of luxury with fans on social media complete with plenty of room to practice her rumba in.
Luxury: To celebrate Valentine’s Day last year, Shirley shared a picture of her living room featuring a large flat screen television pinned to the wall, mosaic fireplace and plenty of unique table lamps.
House hunting: Keith Lemon went Through The Keyhole into Shirley’s Los Angeles mansion last week.
Not only is the dancing sensation a doting mother to son Mark, 32, she is also the proud parent to a couple of pet pooches and luckily for Shirley, her home comes with enough space for the pups to roll around in with ease.
To celebrate Valentine’s Day last year, Shirley shared a picture of her vast living room in her LA home as she spent time with family, with the elegant room having plenty of space for guests among the collection of antiques.
The abode’s living room features a large flat screen television pinned to the wall, a mosaic fireplace and plenty of unique table lamps.
Glossy: The abode’s living room featuredsa large flat screen television pinned to the wall, a mosaic fireplace and plenty of unique table lamps and Shirley proudly displayed photos of herself and family in discreet alcoves of the sun-filled space.
An eye for design: Shirley’s interior design approach in LA is minimal with white paint and matching beige curtains to give a sleek, modern appearance.
Heart of the home: The house also has a lovely dressing room, which is the stuff of a glossy magazine’s dream with it’s marble worktops.
Shirley proudly displays photos of herself and jer family in discreet alcoves of the sun-filled living room, which also features an exquisite coffee table which is home to a few aptly placed books.
The house also has a lovely dressing room, which is the stuff of a glossy magazine’s dream with it’s marble worktops.
Shirley’s bedroom comes with a plush headrest, gold furniture and plenty of cushions on her bed. The room’s minimalist design offsets the white walls and beige curtains to give a clean, crisp look.
Comfortable: Shirley’s bedroom comes with a plush headrest, gold furniture and cushions on her bed.
Saying goodbye: Earlier this month, The Star reported that Shirley said – ‘I’m moving back permanently from the United States in March. It’s something that’s a really big deal for me’.
To make a house a home: Shirley has enlisted builders to renovate her new home in the UK.
Earlier this month, The Star reported that Shirley said: ‘I’m moving back permanently from the United States in March. It’s something that’s a really big deal for me.
‘I have some big things in my work and my life planned for 2019. So it will be great to be back here.’
Shirley has recently wrapped the Strictly Live Tour for 2019. She won’t be required on the new season of the BBC dancing contest until the Autumn.
Commitments: Shirley has recently wrapped the Strictly Live Tour for 2019. She won’t be required on the new season of the BBC dancing contest until the Autumn.
Change of scene: Her move might have something to do with her new romance; she has been dating actor Daniel Taylor, since they met in Liverpool over the festive season, during her stint in panto.
Closer to home: Her mother Audrey resides in the UK, so she will also be closer to her.
Swish: One plan in particular she has for 2019 is the 19,000ft hike up Mount Kilimanjaro for Comic Relief.
New challenges: Kilimanjaro: The Return takes place 10 years after the original excruciating climb led by Gary Barlow, which raised £1.5 million for the cause.
Her move might have something to do with her new romance; she has been dating actor Daniel Taylor, since they met in Liverpool over the festive season, during her stint in panto. Her mother Audrey resides in the UK, so she will also be closer to her.
One plan in particular she has for 2019 is the 19,000ft hike up Mount Kilimanjaro for Comic Relief, which she took on last week.
Kilimanjaro: The Return takes place 10 years after the original excruciating climb led by Gary Barlow, which raised £1.5 million for the cause.