London, May 4: Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole has reportedly gifted his Girls Aloud singer-wife Cheryl Cole a professional recording studio.

The England defender allegedly shelled tens of thousands to set up the recording room and engineering suite at their mansion in Surrey.

"It shows that Cheryl and Ashley are still putting roots down together," the Mirror quoted a source as saying.

"It also shows she is looking toward a long career in music after the TV work has dried up because a studio like that requires a big commitment.

"Most people have little project studios at home based around a computer and a keyboard. We're not talking a little home studio - this is a proper professional facility that will need a proper sound engineer," the source added. (ANI)