COLEEN NOLAN, 61, PUTS HER DREAM FARM UP FOR SALE AS SHE PLANS A NEW LIFE WITH HER BOYFRIEND — BUT WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO HER 30 ANIMALS?

For Coleen Nolan, the countryside farm was supposed to be a dream come true.

The six-acre Staffordshire property gave the 61-year-old Loose Women star space to enjoy a quieter life, spend time with her family and care for the many animals she had welcomed into her home.

But just two years after buying the property, Coleen is preparing to say goodbye.

The television personality has confirmed that the farm is up for sale and that she plans to move into a smaller rented home in the south of England with her new boyfriend, Ryan Brockbank.

And while the decision marks a major change in her personal life, it is the future of her beloved animals that has caught the attention of fans.

WHY IS COLEEN SELLING HER DREAM FARM?

Coleen opened up about the decision on Loose Women, explaining that the reality of running such a large property had become increasingly difficult.

A major change came when her daughter Ciara, who had been living in an annex on the farm with her fiancé Max and their young son, announced plans to move out and start a home of their own.

Coleen said she was happy for her daughter, but admitted that managing the farm without her would be challenging.

“The dream of it has been everything I wanted it to be but the reality is really hard,” she explained.

She had previously found it difficult enough to manage the property with Ciara’s help. Doing everything alone while balancing her television career and family commitments was not something she wanted to take on.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE 30 ANIMALS?

Perhaps the biggest question for fans is what will happen to the animals that have made the farm so special.

Coleen has offered some reassurance by explaining that different arrangements are being made for them.

Her horses have already found what she described as beautiful new homes.

Her dogs and cats will move with her to her next home.

Meanwhile, her goats, ducks and chickens are expected to remain at the farm with its eventual new owners.

“The dogs and the cats are fine with us but the horses have got beautiful new homes and I think the goats, ducks and the chickens are staying on the farm,” she said.

So although the animals will no longer all live together under Coleen’s care, she has made plans for their future.

A NEW CHAPTER WITH RYAN BROCKBANK

Coleen’s move also comes as she builds a new relationship with Ryan Brockbank, whom she met earlier this year.

The couple are now preparing to live together, with Coleen confirming that they will rent somewhere smaller down south.

In her newsletter to Mirror readers, she explained that the farm had been on her mind long before Ryan came into her life.

She said she had been considering the decision before they met, and that his family circumstances also played a part in where they would settle. Ryan has a young daughter and wants to remain close to her.

Coleen described the move as both emotional and exciting, saying she feels fortunate that Ryan came into her life at this point.

She has also spoken about the possibility of marriage, suggesting that the relationship is becoming an important part of her future.

SHE SAYS THE DECISION WAS NOT JUST ABOUT LOVE

As news of the sale spread, some headlines suggested that Coleen was giving up her dream farm for a new romance.

But she has been clear that the decision was not simply about her boyfriend.

Her daughter moving out, the practical demands of the property and the difficulty of managing the animals alone were all important factors.

Coleen said she would still have moved even if she had not met Ryan — although she might not have ended up so far south.

She also admitted that leaving the farm brings mixed emotions. She feels sad to move on, but excited about the possibility of a fresh start.

A DREAM SHE WILL NEVER REGRET

For Coleen, the farm represented more than just a beautiful countryside home. It was a dream she had wanted to experience, and she has repeatedly spoken about the happiness she found there.

Now, that chapter is coming to an end.

The horses are moving to new homes, the dogs and cats will stay by her side, and the other farm animals are expected to remain with the property.

It may not be the future she originally imagined when she bought the six-acre estate in 2024, but Coleen appears ready to embrace a different kind of happiness.

And as she prepares to trade farm life for a smaller home and a new adventure with Ryan, one thing is clear: she says she will never regret giving her countryside dream a chance.