Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash are saying goodbye to the Essex home that has defined the last five years of their lives.
The couple shared an emotional video confirming ‘it’s time to say goodbye’ to the property.
The move is thought to offer far more than just extra space for their growing family.
‘We are leaving and moving out of Pickle Cottage imminently, which I never thought I’d say,’ Stacey, 36, and Joe, 44, announced in an Instagram video.
‘Leaving Pickle Cottage was a massive decision for us; we had a lot of people we needed to speak to, we needed to get the kids around to the idea and speak to all our friends and neighbors in the area,’ she explained.
‘We have just waited until someone amazing come along and fell in love with the cottage.’
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The couple moved into the home in 2021 and quickly decided to name it after their son Rex, who is often referred to as Pickle.
Former X Factor star Stacey revealed at the time that the property ‘needed some TLC’ and that they were set to invest in some home renovations.
‘The house needs lots of love and TLC which I cannot wait to show to you. But Pickle Cottage is going to be ours and we cannot wait,’ the presenter said after the big purchase.
She quickly got to work overhauling the home and sharing glimpses of her renovations on social media, telling fans: ‘I definitely don’t tell myself often enough, how proud I am of all of the love and hard work I’ve put into Pickle Cottage.
‘Not a day has gone by for the last year I haven’t worked my little bum off doing whatever I could to make this special house our home.’
Some of the renovations included an incredible £900 makeover of son Rex’s bedroom, which featured an animal theme throughout.
Known for doing things on a budget, Stacey included animal wallpaper, a flat-screen TV, an art desk, and repainted fireplace.
One room that Stacey admitted could spark some controversy, however, is her stunning kitchen, which she opted to paint completely black.
