Whether we’re poking our noses into the latest issue of Architectural Digest or driving by Jackie Chan’s sprawling estate in Hollywood, snooping around in someone else’s home is quite an appealing prospect. When these homes are owned by some of the wealthiest and most famous celebrities in Britain, the need to scratch the itch is even greater.

We might tell ourselves that celebrities are just like us but take one look at their lavish multi-million-dollar palatial homes and hyper rare sports cars, and fiction quickly gives way to reality. Join us as we take a sneak peek into the homes of some of the biggest stars in the United Kingdom.

Steve McManaman – $8.5 Million, Manchester

The legendary British former soccer winger Steve McManaman was one of the ultimate British sports talents of the ’90s. He played for Liverpool, joined the Spanish giants of Real Madrid, and retired after joining Manchester City. Nowadays, he’s one of the busiest sports pundits in the United Kingdom.

After leaving Madrid for Manchester, McManaman bought a lavish mansion in the city. He’s since listed the place on multiple occasions; the last time the house hit the market, it was worth a staggering $8.5 million, as reported by Manchester Evening News. It features a modern fitness room and a huge backyard swimming pool.