Inside Rivals star Danny Dyer's lavish home life away from screens including £5,000 igloo

As , the former star, gears up for a fresh acting venture in the series , based on Gilly Cooper's risque book series of the same name, we provide a sneak peek into his lavish Essex residence.

The 47-year-old actor is slated to portray self-made man Freddie Jones, with Lisa McGrillis playing his wife Valerie Jones, in the forthcoming drama packed with sizzling scenes from the get-go.

They join an illustrious cast that includes of fame and 's in pivotal roles.

The ensemble also comprises Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams, Bella Maclean, Katherine Parkinson, Victoria Smurfit, Lisa McGrillis, Emily Atack, Luke Pasqualino, Catriona Chandler, Gabriel Tierney, Gary Lamont and Lara Peake.

But beyond his remarkable acting career, what does Danny's domestic life look like away from the limelight?

Danny's dwelling is the epitome of luxury, flaunting lavish features and stylish decor befitting his family.

Nestled in Essex, Danny shares his home with his cherished Jo and their two young ones, Sunnie and Artie.

The Celebrity star welcomed viewers into his opulent abode, offering a glimpse of his stunning lounge during the show alongside his daughter Dani Dyer.

Audiences were treated to plush cream sofas highlighted by fashionable purple cushions and a sophisticated dining area embellished with gleaming candelabras and chic silver chairs.

Danny's lavish £5,000 self-made igloo stands proud in his backyard whimsical hideaway bursting with colourful flowers and balloons from daughter Dani's Cherish collection.

The enchanting garden doesn't end there; it unfolds to reveal immaculate lawns, a sun-soaked decking area, swathes of lush turf, and an enchanting playhouse perfect for little adventurers.

A sizeable grey outdoor sofa and welcoming sun loungers set the stage for idyllic days soaking up the sun.

Danny hasn't neglected his fitness; he has installed a home gym for a vigorous workout, or perhaps to sneak in a spot of ironing.

Speaking to The Sun, Danny revealed ambitions for his fitness routine, saying: "I've just built a nice gym in the summer house. I need to start running, we've got a running machine, I need to get a nice bike and some dumbbells."

The splendour continues inside with an indoor swimming pool, its serene blue mosaic tiles evoking a tranquil oasis.

To top it off, for cosy evenings in, there's a bespoke home cinema complete with a massive TV, an electric fireplace, and dazzling light-up shelves.

A synopsis for Danny's forthcoming series, Rivals, states: "Set in England 1986, Rivals is an adaptation of Jilly Cooper's second book in the Rutshire Chronicles that follows Rupert Campbell-Black, a notorious rake and famous showjumper before he quit for a career in politics, as he joins forces with his new neighbour Declan O'Hara to overthrow local unscrupulous television magnate Lord Tony Baddingham by bidding for his Cotswolds based independent television franchise."

"But Rupert and Declan's plans are disrupted by a blossoming romance between the famously womanising Rupert and Declan's innocent daughter Taggie O'Hara, a love triangle between Rupert, Tony and his right-hand woman, the brilliant American producer Cameron Cook and Declan's stormy relationship with his wife the dazzling actress Maud."

"In the backstabbing world of television where it is every man and woman for themselves, can 'true' love really blossom?"

Rivals premieres Friday, October 18, exclusively on Disney+.