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Former TOWIE star Elliott Wright has revealed it's all change as he announces the sale by auction of his restaurant group in Spain - for a whole new life back in Blightly. The sale includes Olivia's La Cala in Marbella, named after his daughter and the scene of many a wild night out for a host of stars including fellow ex-TOWIE regulars, from Elliott's cousins Mark and Jess Wright to Ferne McCann and his good pal James 'Arg' Argent, who has performed there many times . Explaining what was behind his dramatic decision, Elliott, 45 - who has five children with wife Sadie, the latest, daughter Dolly, born in August - tells us exclusively: "After 25 years in Spain, ten of those in La Cala de Mijas, I’ve decided it’s time for a change, a new chapter." Elliott, who appeared on The Only Way is Essex between 2010 and 2017 , adds: "As a family man, it’s always been my dream that my children would follow me into the restaurant business. However, life doesn’t always follow the plans we make." Revealing that two of his children will soon be London-based, he explains: "My daughter Olivia turned 16 this year and, after passing her GCSEs, has decided to pursue a career in the City of London. My eldest son Elliott has been working in the City for three years now and intends to fully commit to that path. "My mum, who had lived here for 25 years, also moved back to the UK earlier this year for personal reasons — which now leaves Sadie and me with our young family here alone, and more importantly, away from our immediate family." But as he admits, like any big decision, it's not one he and Sadie have come to lightly. "It’s been a tough decision, something Sadie and I have talked about for a long time. Fundamentally, in my heart is my children — no matter what. "So after careful consideration, I’ve decided to sell all my business interests in Spain and move back to the UK. A exciting new business opportunity has arisen there and, combined with my family’s plans, it feels like the right moment to turn the page on what has been an incredible chapter of my life." Opening up on just how much his famous restaurant means to him, the dad-of-five says, "Olivia’s La Cala has been my passion — a love story. It’s given me some of the best memories I’ll ever take with me. But all things come to an end, and now it’s time to hand the baton to the next custodian. "Olivia’s has been — and will always be — the jewel in the crown of the Costa del Sol. It’s been an amazing business for the past decade, and I’ve no doubt the best years are still ahead for whoever is lucky enough to get the keys. The growth potential over the next two to three years is huge, and I’m confident it will be fruitful for many years to come, for whoever takes it on. The sale will include the freehold beachfront property and the Olivia’s La Cala brand and trademark. For anyone looking at the site as a private residence, it would also make one of the largest and most spectacular frontline villas on the coast. With a build size of nearly 9,000 sq ft and a substantial plot, it could become a truly exceptional beachfront home — easily worth north of €10 million once converted All bids must be submitted no later than 12:00 PM on December 5th, with a minimum starting bid of €5,000,000. For information on how to bid, guide-price details, the full sales deck, and minimum bid requirements, please contact: Sebastian — Bromley Estates Marbella ( +34 661 689 956 , olivias@bromleyestatesmarbella.com ). Says Elliott, "For me, it’s time for change — but for someone else, this is the opportunity of a lifetime. All I hear are people dreaming of leaving the UK for a sunnier life. Well, here’s your chance - to own one of the best and most established restaurants on the Costa del Sol." * Follow Mirror Celebs on Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .
