Title: Ed Sheeran on Avoiding ‘Richie Rich House’ Upbringing for Kids After Wife Vetoes Backyard Bowling Alley

Ed Sheeran Rejects "Richie Rich" Lifestyle, Credits Wife for Keeping Him Grounded

[Image: Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn at an event. Caption: Ed and Cherry prioritize a humble upbringing for their kids.]

With a net worth of £300 million, a Suffolk estate featuring a private pub, and global properties, Ed Sheeran could easily embrace a lavish lifestyle. Yet the Grammy-winning artist insists on raising his daughters—Lyra, 4, and Jupiter, 2—away from excess. On the Call Her Daddy podcast, Ed revealed how his wife, childhood sweetheart Cherry Seaborn, keeps their family grounded.

A Down-to-Earth Partnership
The couple, married since 2019, grew up together in Suffolk. “Cherry is the biggest grounding force,” Ed shared. “She’ll say, ‘Bro, c’mon’ if things get too Hollywood.” Cherry vetoed his idea of a backyard bowling alley, quipping she didn’t want their kids in a “Richie Rich house” with “McDonald’s in the garden”—a nod to the 1995 film about a billionaire’s son.

[Image: Ed with Cherry and their daughters. Caption: The couple shares two young daughters.]

The “Man Catacombs” and Sobriety
Ed’s Suffolk estate already boasts a pub, cinema, and recording studio connected by tunnels. He built the pub after fans overcrowded his local haunt. “I bought the counter off eBay and added plumbing,” he explained. “It’s my escape.”

Now sober, Ed admits past indulgences led to mishaps, like locking himself naked out of a hotel room. “I sleep in pajamas on tour now,” he joked. Sobriety helps him balance parenting and a hectic schedule promoting his new album. “I’m focused—no daily wine, just date-night bottles with Cherry.”

[Image: Ed’s backyard pub. Caption: The singer’s DIY pub features a tunnel from his home.]

Family First
Ed and Cherry rekindled their romance in 2014 after years apart. They secretly welcomed Jupiter in 2022, following fertility struggles. “Lyra was a miracle,” Ed said, reflecting on their journey to parenthood. The pair prioritize simplicity, cherishing their Suffolk roots over glitz.

[Image: Ed and Cherry’s wedding photo. Caption: The couple married in an intimate 2019 ceremony.]

From sleeping rough to global stardom, Ed’s success hasn’t swayed his values. With Cherry’s steady influence, he’s determined to give his children a normal childhood—proving wealth doesn’t define their world.

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