EXCLUSIVE Frasier star Kelsey Grammer's plans for Grand Designs-style makeover of his £1m seaside cottage overlooking Bristol Channel are blocked for being too big By Jamie Cheshire Published: 10:13, 13 August 2024 | Updated: 10:22, 13 August 2024 e-mail View comments Frasier star Kelsey Grammer has had his plans for a Grand Designs-style makeover of his seaside west country home blocked by planning officials. His proposal to revamp and massively expand his £1m seaside cottage at Portishead, near Bristol, which included a new basement games room and gym, have been refused. The American actor, 69, and his Bristol-born wife, former flight attendant Kayte Walsh, 45, bought the property with its stunning views of the Bristol Channel and the Welsh coast nearly two years ago to be closer to Kayte's family.
The cottage, described as a 'coastal treasure', dates back to the late 1800s and boasts traditional quarry tiles, exposed ceiling timbers and stone fireplaces. But Grammer wanted to turn it into a more luxury modern four-bedroom home with a new kitchen diner, snug and study. He applied to North Somerset Council for planning permission to demolish 'dated and dilapidated' extensions and a conservatory and build a new two-storey side extension.
Frasier star Kelsey Grammer proposed a Grand Designs-style makeover of his seaside home in the UK, which has views over the Bristol Channel (seen above) from near Portishead The American actor, 69, bought the pad with his Bristol-born wife .