Sir Alex Ferguson SLASHES the price of his luxury Cheshire mansion

Sir Alex Ferguson has taken a quarter of a million pounds off the price of his luxury Cheshire mansion as he continues to find a buyer after listing his home three months ago.

The Manchester United legend put the property up for sale for £3.5m following the tragic passing of his wife, Lady Cathy, who died aged 84 following 57 years of marriage to the former manager.

He had described Lady Cathy as 'his bedrock', the pair having met back in 1964, and her funeral was attended by numerous famous faces from the football world and further afield.

Ferguson listed his property, located in Wilmslow, Cheshire, following his partner's passing but has found buyers hard to come by, and his since reduced the asking price to £3.25m.

Estate agents described the mansion as 'deceptively spacious' and 'impressive' on one of Cheshire's most 'desirable' roads.

It boasts a stunning reception area that is outfitted with a wrap-around staircase and grand chandelier, as well as a games room complete with a snooker table, and carpets in the Ferguson clan tartan.

The five-bedroom home, complete with en suite bathrooms is pictured with an open-plan kitchen and perfectly manicured lawns.

The kitchen offers a stunning granite work surface, a walk in pantry and cupboard, breakfast bar-style seating and double glazed patio doors leading out to the garden, according to the listing.

The living room has double glazed patio doors and a large speaker system, as well as a 'flame coal effect gas fire' to bring a homely warmth and comfort to the area.

The garden is impressively well kept and boasts a stunning stone flagged patio.

According to the listing, the flower beds are 'well stocked with a variety of trees, plants and hedgerows to provide a protective privacy screen'.

The home's interior is immaculate, infused with character, modern fittings, soft lighting and large windows.

Photos of the mansion give an insight into the couple's life, with photos and mementoes of the football great's experiences visible around the home.

Additionally, the home boasts its very own gym, as well as a dressing-room, double garage and bar area.

Ferguson's is one of the most storied careers in the game, having won 38 honours at the Red Devils, including 13 Premier League crowns, two Champions Leagues and five FA Cups.

It was last sold for £2.3m in 2007 and is being offered without a chain.

Ferguson has moved to another location in Cheshire, spending £1.2m on a new home to be closer to his grandchildren and son Darren in Goostrey.