WAYNE Rooney is house-hunting in Britain’s costliest coastal hotspot in the West Country, sources say.
The England and Man United great, 38, and wife Coleen have been eyeing properties in and around the posh Devon resort of Salcombe.
Roo, axed as Birmingham City manager in January, is the new boss of Championship side Plymouth Argyle.
Salcombe, about 25 miles to the east of Plymouth, is a haven for sailors, yachties and surfers and is in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Homes there average about £1.1million and this month it was named Britain’s most expensive coastal spot.
Mum-of-four Coleen, 38, is said to be keen on having a second family home by the coast — although the family’s Cheshire mansion would remain their principal base as the boys are enrolled in schools there.
Eldest Kai, 14, is also a striker with Manchester United’s Youth Academy.
A source said: “Salcombe and its surrounding area are beautiful. It’s easy to see why Wayne and Coleen would look there.
“It’s a magnet for posh public school types in red chinos and deck shoes so Wayne might stick out a bit but I’m sure he would be made welcome.”
A footie insider said: “Coleen’s given her blessing to this possible move. She wants somewhere suitable for the family and they all love a beach holiday so Salcombe would be ideal.”
A spokesman for Wayne was asked to comment.
