In a revealing interview with The Guardian, Princess Andre, the 18-year-old daughter of Katie Price, has pulled back the curtain on the chilling reality of living in her mother’s infamous Sussex residence, notoriously dubbed the “Mucky Mansion.” The sprawling nine-bedroom property, long a subject of fascination and speculation, has been laid bare by Princess, who described it as a “really scary house” where “a lot went on.”
The Mucky Mansion, purchased by Katie Price in 2014 for a reported £1.3 million, has become synonymous with disrepair and turmoil. Once envisioned as a grand family home, the property fell into ruin after vandalism and neglect took their toll. Intruders ransacked the mansion in 2020, leaving behind a trail of destruction that only deepened its eerie reputation. Princess, who split her time between her mother’s chaotic abode and the calmer, more organized home of her father, Peter Andre, didn’t mince words about her discomfort.
5 Princess Andre has spilled the beans on how she REALLY feels about her mum’s Mucky MansionCredit: Getty
5 Katie’s infamous Sussex home has been a hot topic of conversationCredit: Channel 4
5 Dubbed the ‘Mucky Mansion’ the house is known for being in disrepairCredit: Splash
5 It comes as Katie and Princess navigate a rift in their relationship
“It was a really scary house,” Princess confessed. “A lot went on there. So I didn’t really like it.” By contrast, she described her father’s home as “a lot quieter, a lot more peaceful, a lot more organized.” Yet, despite the mansion’s unsettling vibe, Princess admitted to finding a strange balance between the two households. “I love the two different houses,” she shared. “If I fancy a bit more chaotic and busy, I’ll go to Mum’s, and if I fancy more relaxed, I’ll go to Dad’s.”
Katie Price’s journey with the Mucky Mansion has been anything but smooth. After the 2020 vandalism, the former glamour model poured her energy into restoring the property, even documenting the process on her TV show, Mucky Mansion. With the help of experts, she aimed to breathe new life into the crumbling estate. However, her efforts were overshadowed by personal and financial struggles. Last year, the mansion was repossessed amid Katie’s bankruptcy battle, marking another chapter in the home’s troubled history.
The mansion’s grim nickname, “Mucky Mansion,” was coined as its state of disrepair became public knowledge. From broken fixtures to vandalized interiors, the house became a symbol of Katie’s tumultuous life, with its dark corners reflecting the challenges she faced both personally and financially.
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It comes as Princess reunited with mum Katie yesterday
Despite the mansion’s haunting legacy, there’s a glimmer of hope in the Price-Andre family. Princess and Katie, who had been navigating a reported rift, recently reunited for a heartwarming night in. The mother-daughter duo, joined by Katie’s boyfriend, JJ Slater, shared a cozy selfie on Princess’ Snapchat, captioned simply “mumzy.” The beaming photo marked a turning point after months of tension, fueled by Katie’s claims that she had been barred from appearing on Princess’ ITV2 reality show, The Princess Diaries.
The alleged feud stemmed from Princess’ management team—shared with her father, Peter Andre—advising against public appearances with Katie. Yet, Princess has consistently emphasized her mother’s support, even as Katie publicly declared she wouldn’t watch her daughter’s show. The recent reunion suggests the pair are working to mend their bond, finding solace in each other despite the chaos of the past.
Princess’ candid reflections paint a vivid picture of life split between two worlds: the serene order of her father’s home and the unpredictable energy of her mother’s. The Mucky Mansion, with its sprawling rooms and troubled history, stands as a stark contrast to the tranquility she finds elsewhere. Yet, it’s this very contrast that Princess has learned to embrace, navigating the complexities of her family with grace and resilience.
As the Mucky Mansion fades into memory, repossessed and left behind, Princess’ revelations offer a glimpse into the emotional weight it carried. For Katie Price and her daughter, the journey forward is one of healing, reconnection, and moving beyond the shadows of a house that was as haunting as it was infamous.