No More Money
However, it wasn’t long before Gillan’s lavish lifestyle came to an abrupt end. His finances were in shambles and he almost filed for bankruptcy. In 1995, a couple became the new owners of the property. Svenia and Paul Franklin turned the property into a hotel called “The Springs”. The name alluded to the view of the nearby lake which was supplied with water by a stream. Gillan revealed that he was later invited to take a look at the new appearance of the house but that he declined it because of the dress code.
New Life
The rock star’s old abode has stepped into the next chapter of its history. The rooms upstairs that might have hosted VIP celebrities were transformed into guest accommodations. Once a private mansion, the property now hosted wedding events for a few privileged couples.