David Cassidy's Fort Lauderdale homes attracts $1.8M bid at auction

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Cassidy previously listed the property, bought for $1.1million, for $4.5million, dropping the price to $2.9million
But the 65-year-old, who rose to fame starring in the 1970s television show, filed for bankruptcy earlier this year
Put up for auction on September 9, and highest of the four sealed bids placed is said to be $1.8million

Published: 16:20 EST, 9 September 2015 | Updated: 09:06 EST, 10 September 2015

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Former TV star and teen idol David Cassidy auctioned off his Florida home on Wednesday after filing for bankruptcy, the breakup of his third marriage and several arrests for drunken driving.

Cassidy, whose hits 'Cherish' and 'I Think I Love You' had teenage girls swooning in the 1970s, bought the five-bedroom waterfront home in Fort Lauderdale for about $1.1million in 2001.

The highest price offered for the 7,000 sq ft (650 square-meter) property by four registered bidders was $1.8million, which will go before a bankruptcy judge for approval next week.

It had previously been listed for sale two years ago with an asking price of $4.5 million, with the price dropping to $2,950,000 when it was most recently listed.

For sale: The five-bedroom waterfront property was the former home of David Cassidy, who starred in The Patridge Family

Hard times: The 65-year-old put the house up for sale after filing for bankruptcy following a tough few years

Project: He bought the luxury property back in 2001 for $1.1million, and spent the next few years lovingly restoring it

Idyllic: Among the things he improved were the pool and patio (pictured), where people can relax in the 'tranquil' setting

Last resort: Cassidy holds one of his favorite guitars while showing reporters around his home in July

The once baby-faced star of 'The Partridge Family' TV series spent five years refurbishing everything from the stained pine floors to the pool and patio and installing heavy wood doors recovered from a razed Mexican church.

It also boasts an 131 fett of waterfront, complete with dock and boat lift, as well as access to a private beach club and marina

Much of the furniture was included in the auction price, according to Fisher Auction Co.

Cassidy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this year, listing assets and debts of up to $10million.

The bankruptcy filing followed three arrests for drunken driving since 2010 and a court-ordered stay in rehab.

In 2014, Cassidy's third wife, Sue, filed for divorce after 23 years of marriage.

Star: Cassidy rose to fame after he was cast in The Partridge Family and went on to have a phenomenally successful pop career in the 70s

Revival: Cassidy kept his musical instruments back from the sale as he is working on a Christmas album

Unsuccessful: Cassidy had previously tried to sell the property, listing it two years ago for $4.5million

Troubled: Cassidy was arrested for drink driving three times since 2010, and divorced his wife of 23 years last year

Ornate: The master bathroom has plenty of vanity space and features marble and stone custom showers and bath tub

Bidders for 65-year-old Cassidy's home were asked to show proof of financing or assets in excess of $3million in order to take part in Wednesday's auction.

Cassidy appeared in several stage shows after his career as a solo singer declined, and played an aging former teen heartthrob in the short-lived 2009 TV comedy 'Ruby & the Rockits'.

He was also a member of the 'Celebrity Apprentice' reality TV show in 2011.