Photos: Liverpool Striker Mario Balotelli Interested In A £4.75m Teletubbies Mansion

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Balotelli

The £16m striker, who signed for Liverpool last month, is rumoured to be interested in the Cheshire property, complete with its own swimming pool, football pitch and helipad. Balotelli, 24, is known to be house hunting in the area after returning to the country after starring for Inter and AC Milan in Italy. He played for Manchester City between 2010 and 2013 earning as much interest in his off-the field antics and his exploits on the pitch. Current owner, the entrepreneur Steve O’Connor, has insisted that the property remains on the market with Chester estate agents Savills.More pictures after the break

Balotelli, 24, is known to be house hunting in the area after returning to the country from AC Milan in Italy. He played for Manchester City between 2010 and 2013

Cutting edge: Property developer Mr O'Connor said he has worked for years with an architect to develop the home from a shabby cottage into a modern complex

Transformed: This sprawling estate carved into a cliff in Cheshire was once a tiny cottage. It now has a swimming pool, football pitch and a helipad

Retreat: The mansion is a long drive from Anfield Stadium but it could act as a haven for the Premier League star who attracts plenty of attention in the UK

Despite the vast amount of open space, the home has the same energy costs as a three-bedroom semi-detached cottage, Mr O'Connor claims

Open space: This living space and kitchen area, complete with a breakfast bar, is set in the space above the 100ft hall way

Green: No doubt the Italian striker will enjoy the luscious grass surrounding the property as he jets back from a stint at the sunnier club AC Milan

Light: The family made sure to put windows wherever possible so that the underground property is filled with light and does not have damp

Modern: Would-be buyers will no doubt be enticed by this unusual, long swimming pool and adjacent sauna with French windows that open onto grass

Living space: Underneath the sprawling garden there is a 100ft hallway that leads onto a kitchen, dining area, and access to five bedrooms

Dining room: The family of four dine in this minimal, purple-and-white-themed room which is separated from the living room with a free-standing wall

Activity: The property will suit buyers with many interests as there is space for a grand piano alongside the football pitch and swimming pool

Innovative: The underground home is heated by a network of caves, which has helped Steve O'Connor and his wife Clare get round planning restrictions