Inside Simon Cowell’s X Factor judge’s villa that catapulted 1D to fame
Five teenage boys, nervously waiting to be told if their dreams of musical stardom were about to come true.
Nine years ago Harry, Niall, Louis, Zayn and Liam were virtual unknowns but each of them had taken a chance and auditioned for the X Factor .
And while they didn't make it through as solo artists, music mogul Simon Cowell saw something in the boys and suggested they go through as a band at bootcamp.
They were told it was a "lifeline".
But first the One Direction boys had to make it through the judge's houses stage of the competition.
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And the man they had to impress – Simon Cowell.
But before they could impress with their vocal skills there was a little bit of added drama.
The boys, who were making the most of their time in Marbella, took a dip in the sea and Louis cut his foot.
The injury was badly swollen and he had to pay a visit to the hospital.
This cut into rehearsal time and at one point the boys didn't even know if Louis would be back in time for the audition.
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He had been stung by a sea urchin and was back at Simon's luxury house in the nick of time.
Fresh faced and clearly more than a little terrified, the boys belted out Natalie Imbruglia's Torn – and it made musical history.
Simon put them straight through and while 1D didn't go on to win the 2010 competition – Matt Cardle had the honour that year – they became the show's best selling act.
One Direction ruled the pop charts until their haitus in January 2016, selling millions of records across the world and selling out stadiums.
And now fans can get a sneak peek inside the house that made history, Simon Cowell's judge's house.
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The stunning villa is Rightmove's fourth most viewed home in the world and is on the market for a whopping 40million euros, the equivalent of £34million.
Described as "the most luxurious villa on Spain's Costa del Sol" and a "jewel nestled in the heart of paradise".
It has 180 degree views and has a massive 7,000 square metres of beautifully landscaped gardens.
A Rightmove spokesman said: "Villa Moana has previously welcomed royalty, presidents, billionaires, sheiks and many more superstars, some of whom return year after year."
But the stunning home was pipped to the number one spot by an enormous ranch based on its own island.
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Kaulbach Island, in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, can only be reached by boat or plane.
The 11-bed home is a traditional Cape Cod home and there is even a beach house and farm on the other side of the island.
A Rightmove spokesman said: "he amazing level of workmanship is evident at every glance – from the rich golden pine living room, the warmth of the quarter sawn dark oak library to the expansive slate terraces, the screened covered porch with beach stone fireplace and the peaceful sunset room."
At number two in the list is an authentic California ranch.
It's surrounded by miles of rolling hills and stunning views and comes with its own equestrian structure, water wells and running streams and is described as a "real haven for lovers of the great outdoors".
A Rightmove spokesman said: "It boasts polished tennis facilities, and allows for hours of riding the rolling hillsides, while you can finish your days with breath-taking wine country sunsets.
"A helipad offers a conveniently modern touch, with access to Los Angeles and beyond, and in between hacking adventures you can take a dip in the pool or workout in the gym."
In at number three is a bulletproof New York townhouse.
The glass to create this security fortress was imported from Germany and the home has seven storets.
A Rightmove spokesman said: "The pièce de résistance, however, is the private roof deck with 360-degree views across that iconic city skyline.
"What better place to enjoy some Friday night cocktails with your pals?"
The final home on the list is a private island in the Bahamas.
Crystal clear waters lap the white sandy beaches, although Little Pipe Clay will set you back a cool £63million.
The island boasts several homes and has nine bedrooms in total.
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