Grand Designs to revisit its ‘saddest ever property’ in 25th anniversary special of Channel 4 show
GRAND Designs will revisit their ‘saddest ever property’ as part of their 25th anniversary special.
Channel 4 has commissioned the one-off episode of beloved architecture series for its milestone.
The show will see presenter Kevin McCloud return to stand-out properties over the past two decades.
Teasing the special, Channel 4 said: “Featuring the most ambitious builds and touching human dramas, with the biggest budget overspends, and disastrous delays thrown into the mix, this special will celebrate a true Channel 4 gem in its momentous anniversary year.”
It will air on Wednesday, September 11th which will kick off the brand new run of episodes.
One TV abode set to feature is Grand Designs’ infamous Chesil Cliff House in Cornwall – branded the ‘saddest ever property’.
Its owner Edward Short racked up millions in debt and lost his marriage as a result of the property.
The gorgeous coastal home was designed to mimic a lighthouse structure and covers over three acres of land.
It took Edward a gruelling 12 years to build the house and no one has lived in it since.
The house was originally placed on the market for an eye-watering £10million two years.
However, it was withdrawn from the market the following year after failing to attract buyers.
Meanwhile, viewers will be treated to eight brand new episodes in Grand Designs’ 25th series.
Inside the 'saddest' Grand Designs house
Savills’s listing reads: “The property represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take on and finish the specification and fit out of one of the UK’s most spectacularly situated coastal homes.
“The bespoke design has been brought to life through impressive engineering, with the building being anchored to the bedrock, blending whitewashed elevations with steel and glass, culminating with a lighthouse feature at one end giving almost 360-degree views of the coastline.
“The position combines privacy with a diverse range of breath-taking views, all set in around 3 acres, which includes a large area of foreshore, a private tidal beach area and coves.”
The property is set in three acres of land and is equipped with an infinity pool and a hot tub as well as a spacious driveway.
Nic Chbat, director of Match Property estate agents in North Devon, who previously assisted with finding a buyer last year said at the time the sale stalled after the timeframe for the sale “expired”.
He added the previous buyer was “still wanting to buy the property,” and the sale was still expected to proceed.
The new listing though would suggest the purchase was never made with the sale now being handled by London-based estate agents Savills.
A spokeswoman for both Savills and the receivers Bellevue Mortlakes said: “The sale represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase one of the UK’s most spectacularly situated coastal homes and for the buyer to put the finishing touches to the property’s interior to their own specification.
“The current sale price (offers in excess of £5.25m) represents fair value noting the prevailing economic and heterogeneous nature of this opportunity.
“The property has panoramic sea views and is set in grounds of over three acres, including foreshore and a tidal beach, with accommodation extending to over 6,260 sq ft.
“The detached guest lodge/holiday let accommodation extends to about 1,270 sq ft and is included in the sale price.
“Subject to registration with the agents, the receiver has provided an extensive suite of information and supporting documentation relating to the building’s history, construction and title, which are available via an online data room.”