- £10 million Chesil Cliff House which is near Croyde, Devon listed by Knight Frank
- It was noted for featuring on ‘saddest ever’ episode of TV show Grand Designs
- Owner Edward Short, 52, revealed that he had been left on edge of bankruptcy
A luxury £10 million lighthouse that featured on the ‘saddest ever’ episode of Grand Designs has been listed on the market for £6.5 million.
Located on a clifftop near the idyllic seaside town of Croyde, Devon, Chesil Cliff House, the white art-deco style lighthouse has been listed by Knight Frank, via Rightmove.
The lighthouse is the main property of two separate homes, with a second adjacent beach development called ‘The Eye’ also available if negotiated separately.
The listing includes up to eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms, with as many as six reception rooms, a ‘storm room’ which offers ‘panoramic sea views’ as well as direct access to the sea.
It also features a ‘discrete private driveway, offering total seclusion’ from the nearby public road, according to the listing by Knight Frank, via Rightmove.
A luxury £10 million lighthouse that featured on the ‘saddest ever’ episode of Grand Designs has been listed on the market for £6.5 million
This reception area features a suave circular sofa with an in-built drinks serving as the room’s centrepiece, with stunning ocean views on offer once more
This picture of one of the property’s bedrooms shows a spacious area with a double bed pointing directly towards the sea
This lounge area gives off relaxed ocean vibes with amazing vistas of the deep blue water on the house’s doorstep
The stylish modern abode may catch the attention of anyone who wants to travel in style, as the property has planning permission for a helipad in the grounds, giving you easy and quick access to the sleek new-build.
It also located in a surfer’s paradise, as nearby Croyde, Saunton Sands and Putsborough are renowned for some of the best surfing in England.
‘The Eye’ is a separate three-bedroom studio that also comes with a double garage.
Chesil Cliff house gained notoriety among members of the public after featuring on an episode of Grand Designs in October 2019.
The episode featuring the Devon property was described as the ‘saddest episode ever’ by many viewers after its owner Edward Short, 52, revealed that the arrival of the recession, building issues and the end of hiss marriage to wife Hazel had left him on the edge of bankruptcy and in desperation to find a buyer.
Father-of-two Mr Short, spent a decade building the property on the rugged North Devon coast with ambitious plans to transform his family’s 1950s home.
Last year, Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud revisited the property which cost £7 million to build in a special episode with many viewers branding it an ‘eyesore’ and a ‘waste of money’ as even the owner’s daughters confessed they were ‘over’ the project.
Locals in Croyde previously expressed their sympathy for Mr Short as he seemed unable to catch a break in selling his property.
This exterior shot of the development showcases a stunning outdoor water feature with an outdoor balcony above and views of the rugged Devon cliffs on offer
A stylish bathroom features breathtaking sea views thanks to large windows which offer ample lighting into the space
Pictured: The property’s owner, Edward Short, 52, with his current partner Jalia Nambasca, 38. Father-of-two Mr Short, spent a decade building the property on the rugged North Devon coast with ambitious plans to transform his family’s 1950s home
One said: ‘It is so sad for Edward the sale has fallen through after everything he has had to deal with.
‘No one knows the reason for the collapse but it is the talk of Croyde.
‘The lighthouse has become so famous now we get people from all over the country driving down just to take a look at it along the coast road. It just seems jinxed.’
Now engaged to Jalia Nambasca, 38, a nurse he met online, and with the property listed once again on Knight Frank’s website, things are looking more positive for Mr Short.