Church moves next door to granny

Charlotte Church has splashed out on her first home - almost next door to her grandmother.

The opera babe, who has been renting a lavish £1100-a-month apartment in Cardiff's exclusive bay-side district with boyfriend Kyle Johnson, has now made an offer on a humble three-bedroom terraced house opposite her grandparents, Maria and Edward Cooper.

The 'Voice of an Angel' star's £220,000 pad is also located on the same dead-end street as her best friend Abby 'kebaby' Oag and less than 200 metres from her mother and step-father's new home.

But current occupants on the tranquil residential street are less than excited by the prospect of their new celebrity neighbour - famed for her partying lifestyle and turbulent relationships.

One said: "This is a quiet street and we want it to stay that way."

Last year, Charlotte's mother blasted claims that the 18-year-old star was spending too much money after reports suggested she had already spent more than half of her £6.5 million fortune.

The sexy singer, who reportedly limits herself to spending £300 a week, splashed out on a week long party to celebrate her birthday and a luxury holiday for her friends - but her mother, Maria Church, slammed rumours that the cash was running out.

She said: "I can't believe it when I hear Charlotte will be penniless soon - it's rubbish. She is very sensible with money."