Chesil Cliff House Sold After 12-Year Grand Designs Saga
Chesil Cliff House in North Devon, a property that captivated viewers in an emotional episode of Grand Designs, has finally been sold after over a decade of setbacks. The sale, reported by Homebuilding & Renovating, marks the end of a saga that began more than ten years ago.
The property, originally planned to take 18 months and cost £1.8 million, stretched over 12 years and ballooned to millions in debt. Despite financial difficulties and multiple failed attempts to sell, Chesil Cliff House was finally sold last month for £4.35 million. This is the second time the property has been sold; in 2021, it was sold by its owner Phillip King for around £2 million.
Kevin McCloud, who followed the project from the beginning, admitted feeling 'mixed emotions' upon hearing the news. He praised the determination of the project's original owner, Edward Short, calling Chesil Cliff House 'a defiant monument to perseverance' despite the human costs of the ambitious self-build project.
The sale of Chesil Cliff House, after more than a decade of challenges, brings closure to a remarkable story of perseverance and determination. The property, which once faced financial struggles and multiple failed attempts to sell, has now been sold for £4.35 million, marking a significant milestone in its history.
