London, March 11 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole has started house-hunting after confirming her spit from soccer husband Ashley Cole.

The singer has been looking at two luxury properties after telling friends her marital home holds too many painful memories. She is expected to make a decision soon on buying a new place, reported mirror.co.uk

'Cheryl does not want the separation to be a long drawn-out affair. She wants to find somewhere quickly so she can regain stability and become settled once more,' said a source.

'If she can't find somewhere she likes, she'll consider rented accommodation in the short term. It's a real shame because Cheryl loved that place. But all her memories of it have been soured by what's gone on,' added the source.

Cheryl called-off her marriage with Ashley after she got to know that he cheated on her with five women during their marriage.