Liam Payne, the former One Direction star, had listed his impressive £3.2 million five-bedroom mansion in Buckinghamshire for sale just a month before his tragic death. The property, located in the village of Chalfont St Giles, was put on the market in September, just weeks before the singer passed away after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires in October 2024.
Liam had purchased the sprawling home, which sits on six acres of land, back in November 2021. He initially bought it to be close to his ex-girlfriend Cheryl Cole and their son Bear, who lived nearby. The property, which includes a swimming pool, stables, and a separate annex, was listed for £3.25 million on the property site Rightmove, although it no longer appears online. The reason for Liam’s decision to sell the house remains unclear.
In the period leading up to his death, Liam had moved into a luxury mansion in Florida, renting the property for $9,500 per month with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy. This new living arrangement came only weeks before his untimely passing, raising questions about whether his move was part of a broader lifestyle change.
The singer’s neighbors in St Giles were shocked by his sudden death and have paid tribute to him as a kind, humble person who was a beloved member of the local community. One neighbor, Thomas Evans, described Liam as a “genuine” individual who lived a quiet and private life, yet always greeted people warmly and was approachable whenever they crossed paths.
Liam Payne’s passing has deeply affected his devoted fanbase, known as “Directioners.” Having risen to fame as a member of One Direction in 2010, Liam enjoyed tremendous success with the group, which became one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. After the band split in 2016, Liam pursued a solo career, but his success was not on the same scale as his time with One Direction. He was also candid about the challenges he faced, including struggles with mental health and alcohol.
At Liam’s funeral, his former bandmates, including Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson, were seen reuniting to mourn their friend. Also in attendance were Liam’s girlfriend Kate, talk show host James Corden, footballer Robbie Keane, and music mogul Simon Cowell, who famously put together One Direction.
Authorities in Argentina have reported that traces of alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription antidepressant were found in Liam’s system when he fell from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires on October 16. Three individuals have been charged in connection with his death, including one with “abandonment of a person followed by death” and two others for “supplying and facilitating the use of narcotics.”
Despite the ongoing investigation, Liam’s passing has left a profound impact on his fans, family, and friends. His death, at just 31 years old, has shocked the world and brought an outpouring of tributes from those who knew him best, as well as from millions of fans who admired him through
out his career.
