is back for its 24th series tonight (Wednesday, September 25) with host Kevin McCloud ready to guide more ambitious homeowners through their grand architectural plans. Since its debut in 1999, there have been over 150 episodes of the popular show, but one property has resonated with viewers more than any other. Chesil Cliff House in Croyde, Devon has been labelled 'the saddest ever' Grand Designs house after owner Edward Short encountered a series of issues with the luxury home, including his marriage breakdown and an estimated £7million debt.
As the beloved home renovation show makes its return tonight, we look at whether the infamous cliffside home has finally found a buyer. Originally listed for a hefty £10m in February 2022, the home remains on the market at a significantly reduced price two-and-a-half years later. The property is currently advertised by Savills for a 'mere' £5.
25m. Despite reportedly attracting interest from multimillionaires when first listed, including allegedly popstar , the property remains unsold as potential buyers deemed the asking price too steep. The asking price has been slashed several times, initially to £7.
5m then to £6.5m, with the house now valued at just over half its original listing price. The grand property is being advertised by estate agents Savills on behalf of receivers, with Mr Short facing a multimillion pound shortfall due to the ambitious project.
Savills describes the five-bedroom property for potential buyers as: "The pr.
