Jackson Five legends have signed deal to move into new Devon home

**Honey** · April 2nd, 2008, 11:02 AM

The brothers of Michael Jackson have signed a deal to move into a new home in Appledore, North Devon in the next few weeks, it emerged today.

The legendary king of pop's brother Jermaine confirmed: "It's a beautiful place and we can't wait for Tito to set us up a family home there", but speculation is rife over whether brother Michael will join his brothers too.
Tito, his girlfriend, actress and model Claudia Lynx, and sons Taj, Taryll and TJ of pop band 3T, are expected to arrive in North Devon on May 5.

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Jacksons haven: The brothers of superstar Michael Jackson have brothers of Michael Jackson have signed a deal to move into a new home in Appledore, North Devon - and are hoping he will come too

The comfortable but unassuming property in the historic seaside village will become the UK retreat for the Jackson Five legends from next month.

It is understood that brother Jermaine, sister Janet, and even mother and father Joseph and Katherine, have already signalled their intention to come and visit.
But whether Michael will actually come too is yet to be confirmed.
A close friend of Michael's, martial arts school owner Matt Fiddes, 27, said: "We will have to wait and see whether or not Michael turns up.
"Michael likes surprising people, so he'll probably keep us all guessing up until the last minute!"

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Brothers Jackson: The Jacksons are said to be negotiating to buy land in Devon. on which to build their own glass-style mansion

He added: "He turns 50 this summer and, with a lot of his family in the region, I wouldn't rule out the possibility of him celebrating his birthday in North Devon."

Besides renting the large barn conversion, the Jacksons are said to be in talks to secure a secluded piece of land in the Croyde area on which to build a spectacular "glass-style" mansion for permanent use while they're in the UK.
Jackon's older brother Tito, 54, spent a week in the region looking at various properties with Fiddes.
The martial arts master, who is also a close friend of spoon-bender Uri Geller, spent the weekend in London with Jermaine Jackson and other family members to put the final preparations in place for the Devon move.

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Lounging: The Jacksons plan to decamp to this modest, comfortable North Devon house from next month

Brother Jermaine said: "Matt is one of my family's closest friends.

"We are looking forward to spending time with my brothers and Matt in Barnstaple. "It's a beautiful place and we can't wait for Tito to set us up a family home there."
It is understood that he has signed a contract with the Jacksons to get all brothers - including Michael - back in shape and fighting fit for a Jackson Five reunion tour.
"They couldn't buy a house quickly enough and are renting the place in Appledore until they can build their own home, exactly how they want it," said Matt.

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Comfortable: The family have a close friend, martial arts master Matt Fiddes, living nearby in Barnstaple, and are looking forward to spending time with him

The owners of the holiday des res have agreed an initial one-month letting arrangement with the superstar's family while they continue to search Devon for the ideal spot on which to build a multi-million-pound home of their own.
The house has been let to the Jacksons on behalf of two Bristol-based couples by specialist holiday cottages agency, Barnstaple-based North Devon Holiday Homes.
Managing director Matthew Ryan spoke of a "boyish excitement" when he was given the task of relaying the jaw-dropping news of the new tenants to his astonished clients.
He said: "I was pretty shocked when we were first approached but was convinced it was a bona fide request as I knew the Jacksons were looking to find a home in North Devon.
He added: "Over the years, we have accommodated a broad spectrum of fairly well-known clients, but obviously this is on a different scale entirely.
"Although it's stunning, it's a fairly normal house really," added Mr Fiddes.
"It's not as private as they are used to, but they have bodyguards - and it's the best they could do at such short notice.
"Tito and his sons are putting the finishing touches to a brand new album and are desperate to get here as they know it's more peaceful than California. "They know that in North Devon, they can put some serious work into the new material and get it released as soon as possible."

Jackson Five legends sign deal to move into new Devon home...but will Michael come too? | the Daily Mail