Inside a £10,000,000 Lighthouse home which took 12 years to build

[@Pete9071]

It’s like they’ve designed a house that would be perfect for somewhere like California/Florida ect, but put it in the UK, where it’s freezing cold 90% of the time. It’s amazing to look at from the outside and has stunning views, but it doesn’t seem like a very practical place to live with the lack of privacy, no garden, threat of erosion and the need for having blinds everywhere, so you can sleep in past 7am in the summer.

[@rayoflightdelite1983]

I wouldnt mind seagulls lookimg at me lol this house is stunning & id purchase it jn a heartbeat if i had 10m

[@funekanohiya2756]

I'm so glad that they have managed to finish it. Saw it first on grand design and this build really pushed this family to breaking point. I pray it sells for the most that they can get out of it. They all deserve a fresh start. Preferably away from the ocean 🌊

[@Brianthecitizenjournalist]

I think the man that was building the home had to sell it to a developer to complete the home in the end. The original builder never owned OR lived in the home. Such a shame to have your dreams taken away from you, just for dreaming to live in a fantasy home.

[@stephendendy8376]

He went bankrupt think the bank owns it not worth anywhere near that price 🤣🤣🤣

[@fx-studio]

They should Air BnB it as a party house - after finishing the toilets though.

[@barrysmith4999]

It's been on the market for over 2 years! Started off at £10 million has since been reduced several times. It's under £5 million now ..still no takers The term 'White Elephant' comes to mind!

[@tracer1127]

I remember seeing it on grand designs at the time it started. It pushed the family to the limits and the guy was on his own towards the end of the show. Hope it was worth all of the Argo, 8 years is a long time.

[@davefoc]

This was the second saddest of all the Grand Design episodes for us. We were used to the formula of the show where the owners of the featured property go through all manner of travails and then in the reveal at the end all is great. And we expected the same for the reveal of the revisit but the reveal was like a kick in the gut. The building wasn't finished, and looked like it might never be, he was on his way to a divorce, he was financially devastated and he couldn't do anything with the smaller house he had build next to this property until he completed the main property and that looked like it probably wasn't going to happen. Very happy for him that he has managed to complete it. I hope it will go well for him.

[@shauleen]

Which episode was the saddest?

[@oltedders]

@@shauleen Man with a hyperbolic parabola roof with a complex custom fitted birch ceiling underneath that was ruined by rain as the windows hadn't been put in yet. There was a strong possibility of having to replace the entire ceiling. He never was able to finish the house.

[@davefoc]

@@shauleen Hi, thanks for asking. There are a few contenders for sad episodes that were sad in similar ways to this one. But for me the episode that I thought of as the second saddest was different in its path to sadness than the Devon episode. That was the ECO Boat episode. The subject of this episode seemed completely unaware of his his lack of skill and knowledge for the project he had in mind. Everybody that he interfaced with told him that what he had in mind was a bad idea and it certainly looked to me like it was a bad idea. As the episode progressed it looked even more like it was going to end in disaster and then it did end in disaster. We like Grand Designs quite a bit and we have watched the episodes we have DVDs for three times or so. However we haven't watched this episode again. It is just too sad for us. As an aside I notice that in 2021 somebody was going to take a shot at restoring the ECO boat. Although I question the use of the word restore for something that never got beyond being a pile of junk I hope it turns out well for them.

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

This seasons grand designs seems to be intentionally going back to homes before they are finished, not one has been finished.

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Inside the famous £10,000,000 North Devon home that took over 8 years to finish! It was featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs - so if you'd like to watch the story behind the home check it out here - www.channel4.com/programmes/grand-designs/on-demand/62456-002. We hope you enjoyed our tour and having a look around with Tom & Jas. Watch part 2 here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4CrqmCJoLB2Y8k

[@matchproperty2024]

To answer the main question from the comments - the main house is primed ready for the new owners to fit out to their own specification. There is a full fit out package available but it's felt at this level most buyers would bring in their own interiors team. So everything from the flooring, lighting, kitchens and bathrooms to the in house technology bundle is yet to be installed. Further details available on request. 😁

[@marcl3763]

WOW, NICE PROPERTY BUT ALITLE BIT TOO CLOSE TO THE CLIFF EROSION FOR MY COMFORT/

[@tommy-jw2lg]

​@@matchproperty2024 I smell bullshit

[@matchproperty2024]

@@tommy-jw2lg lol! Better check your shoes then!

[@MrPhantom1961]

Great views of the seascape. The property could perfectly be described as minimalist and a little cold and bleak, particularly so I would imagine during those cold and dark Winter evenings with the wind battering the property in its exposed location. Weigh this property up against what £10m will buy you elsewhere and I'm afraid my money would go elsewhere.

[@christianoliver3572]

It's way too modern for me. For that much money I'd buy a place in London but I guess if you have this kind of money you could have both.

[@jimjam6598]

The pillars and balconies absolutely ruin the view, they get in the way and distract the eye. Badly designed I think🤷‍♂️ especially for the pricetag

[@stevenlittle2184]

Lovely house however for £10 million I’d be wanting the place fully finished

[@sineadb9094]

Never mind the furniture… I’d be expecting at least lights and bathrooms

[@TW-us2pj]

I wouldn’t worry about it mate. I don’t think you’re getting this house any time soon.

[@mandykilpatrick1635]

can't believe how much work been done on house since June, when I stood at top of drive looking at a shell of a house

[@alisavas9526]

What a monstrosity! Ugly and soulless. After 10 years still not finished. It's been derelict for years, must be riddled with issues. It probably needs millions more, to make it safer, prettier and more liveable. The tonnes of work needed inside and outside got recently covered up temporarily mostly, to hide it from the cameras. A few pieces of furniture we see in the video must be probably rented by the agent. I remember watching the episode on GD. Quite shocking really. The owner was very stubborn, wouldn't listen to anybody and to his family and he got devastated in the end. Very sad.

[@MrGlenspace]

How long can you swim when it is warm enough, three or four weeks?

[@Claire-Knows]

Perfect house for an art collector.

[@expressoevangelism80]

I’m glad that the guy was able to get the property to a sales able condition. I saw the programme of all of the trials of the development. It looks a bit cold to me unfortunately, and the building is north facing. That won’t ever change.

[@hansfromcongo6322]

The building isn’t actually north facing it is facing south west.

[@Ibrahim-uz6sr]

@@hansfromcongo6322 Its actually facing towards the ocean

[@hansfromcongo6322]

@@Ibrahim-uz6sr you are not wrong.

[@Ibrahim-uz6sr]

@@hansfromcongo6322 thanks

[@hpsauce1078]

The building is located on a small sub peninsula of the north devon coastline so the property is still able to be predominantly south facing.

[@ashley-katemccann4574]

I wish the camera man in the video would just let the woman talk. So annoying that he’s constantly interrupting her and correcting what she’s saying.

[@meisterstueck5529]

I think to try a bit of Enes style videos, where he's talking with the camera man. But yea, here it's a bit too much I agree

[@JamesJohnAgar]

Very worrying at how close that property is to the cliff, so abnormal weather and they cliff face could easily fall into the sea making the building unsafe. I also fear more coastal erosion over the years so not sure if it's worth the £10m price tag not to mention insurance required!

[@philipelliott5821]

Watch the grand design build. It won’t fall into the sea.

[@JamesJohnAgar]

@@philipelliott5821 over time it will do no matter how many posts you put into the cliff edge!

[@JustBen81]

@@JamesJohnAgar the bedrock it is anchored into will erode much slower than the sandstone on the surface - I suspect the bedrock will outlive the house.

[@kaystephan2610]

@@JamesJohnAgar The bedrock into which the pillars were rammed is extremely hard. By the time that is eroded away the house itself would probably be taken down by the elements or get torn down again. They went very very deep into this very very hard bedrock.

[@aurematic]

Sorry, having an outdoor pool in England is one of the most useless things ever

[@andymac900]

Coastal erosion is a real thing and drilling so many holes in what will be an already precarious situation will just add to the problem, it also won't help the surrounding area as Coastal erosion can still happen 20meters from the coast, this is a loverly house but I bet the insurance is a joke

[@rayoflightdelite1983]

But why would planning permission and environmental assessments allow it to be built?

[@davidwelty9763]

Soil engineers are pretty good at what they do. I’ll bet in 100 years it will still be there.

[@ast-og-losta]

@@davidwelty9763 Yeah, I know a couple soil dudes. They are pretty darn smart.

[@chinyereapakama298]

Spectacular architecture. The original owner has the heart of a Viking King.💪💪🥇🥇

[@michelfortier9563]

Vinyl baseboards on a home this expensive...you've got to be kidding!

[@louisasutcliffe7778]

It’s only done to first fix! Temp flooring and pvc skirting is only for dressing. With no heating I doubt if it can stand many winters.

[@Blackwater_House]

Did she say “lift access, yet to be fitted”? 12 years and “yet to be fitted”.

[@funn104]

Where's your 10 million pounds to build something like this chief?

[@paulmcmc4005]

Great property guys! I thiink that the peeps who buy this should consider having the eroding cliff-face chemically sealed with an epoxy-type chemical, steel netted and then faced with a durable, rebarred conrete face (sprayed-on or wooden-formed) that's pinned-in with 6 metre metal rods. Will add years to the structural face and probably reduce insurance. That's what i'd do anyways. Both of you are doing great work on this channnel and very natural and welcoming! You are consumate professionals who'll go a very long (and most deserved) way with a bright furure ahead of you! Well done!!

[@adrianpcarter]

I wonder how long the white render will remain white or will it be covered in green algae in a couple of years - interesting one to watch

[@gloucestergarden3441]

Erosion will win eventually.

[@stephenlane9168]

Fantastic house. I remember it being designed and built it was £3m then.

[@su4b_336]

I have never seen a house with no kitchen lol

[@galyahbaruch9459]

Lovely view.. the styling is terrible..it is not helping to sell the house!.

[@davidmccaughey870]

Still on sale and you get both it and the eye now for £5 milion

[@Caroline-mv2ls]

Yea that episode was super sad, but the house is amazing, hope it has worked out for both parties that were involved you guys did a great job.❤☮

[@sketchy1792]

How could it take 8 years to finish when it isn't finished - I mean for £10MIL wouldn't you want light fittings, screw holes filled and proper skirting boards

[@WilliamStevens007]

Absolutely adore this place and if I win the lottery it would be on my list to buy.

[@vercoda9997]

I just watched a programme about it. The build split the couple up; and pushed him into 7.5m of debt. I think it was. I see comments above saying it still hadn't sold, recently, but was now down to £5m, suggesting he'd still have enormous debt even if he managed to sell it. The fact that it was finished some years ago and *still* hasn't sold, regardless of price, says everything, I think.

[@karenharvey2549]

Loved you tour. Fabulous property.

[@dfg297lpopdirk]

how would someone clean all that awkward glass

[@umyes5246]

Glad to see that this came to a resolution that enabled near completion. If I had 9 million, I'd buy both.

[@adnaanu]

I've always wanted a storm room. Didn't realise it until I watched this.

[@sladepauling6076]

All I can see are the wires hanging out of the walls everywhere. Now the driveway needs extensive costly repairs. Shocking and still not finished.

[@Penny5357]

If you want a view just as beautiful, for a fraction of the price, come to Yanchep in Western Australia. Better weather too!

[@gwendolyn7462]

Damn Dawg! I wont say it; but I will say I am from Malibu, California 00:25

[@karlsugden4161]

I went to look at the amazing property a few days ago when I was on holiday what a dream house the views out to the sea was amazing the owner must be so proud of him self but of cause it came at a price and I am sure he would love to be able to afford to live there and enjoy is long life dreams. some wealthy person is just going to come and buy the property under value as it still needs finishing of inside and that won't be cheap maybe another million pound I would love to have the chance to view the property inside so if you want to give me a free tour that would be amazing just to embrace the feeling of what it would feel like to own and live there

[@faywickens2036]

Wow, the spectacular view is the obvious draw here and it looks amazing from the outside but inside lacks warmth and any function. it’s not a hotel so why have all those odd little spaces. It’s a status symbol to show how much someone had to spend on a project like that. A great base for a group of friends to holiday.

[@marinapollock]

Is the owner preparing meals on a camping stove / storing perishables in a cool box outside? (No kitchen?). What of bathroom facilities? Presumably the owner needs to bathe and answer calls of nature. Are they sloping out in a bucket and washing in the pool or the sea? (No bathrooms shown in the tour). The general floor space and living areas have been staged interestingly . Seems the omissions suggest unfinished work..

[@1faustus]

It's empty. The owner racked up 7mil in debt to get it to a state of hopefully selling it. He can't afford to live there. No buyers. Last time I saw it , the ,main house was down to an asking price of 6.5 mil with 2.5mil on the annexe.

[@BhaaskarDesai]

Good location. Although I am not so sure about climatic changes and its effects on the house, it seems ok. The house itself looks nice from the outside, but not so much from the inside. Feels as if the designers got too excited, then got lost and thought too much and then ended up designing something that's impractical and not so great. Full marks to Tom & Jas~! :)

[@WinstonTL]

All very nice, for a millionaire not for the average KZbin viewer. For this kind of price tag I would have expected the bathrooms and the kitchen to have been furnished. Maintenance and heating alone could reach thousands a year. I can think of much nicer places for a cheaper price tag.

[@dellarrrrrdoesgolf3]

Wouldn’t want to be the window cleaner on that house

[@itshappening100]

What the owner has done... it's incredibly impressive and I'm wishing all the best selling it

[@vueme805]

Panoramic views to die for….. did I miss it or did you say where this house was located? I can’t imagine waking up to those views every morning. Fantastical….Was there a kitchen? Great tour as always…..oh found the location in your introduction information.

[@beakofthesouth2666]

North Devon

[@jasonjones8561]

Between Saunton and Croyde in North Devon. It overlooks the Saunton Bay with Croyde Bay behind it around the corner.

[@andrewthompson3792]

Amazing property!

[@SuperCatbert]

glad its finished. but i would say 6M at an absolute max, especially given current environment

[@julianhawkins9423]

Love how she pronounced Croyde beach!! Bless her 😀👍 great house

[@jaredwoodward919]

There was already a house on the land with vehicle access. The guy who built it was so greedy it cost him not only his family but its a house that will be difficult to sell.

[@tomchloe3208]

Stunning house, in a stunning part of Devon. If i had the money id snap that up in a heartbeat

[@taffytop]

You'd need a permanent team of painters and window cleaners to keep on top of things

[@jamiep61]

I remember watching the Episode following the Build bit never got finished

[@lukejenkins9341]

Çrazy thing is I've been looking at this for the last couple of days on right move lol

[@EnlightMC]

Would never sleep properly living on the edge of a cliff like that. The house is Magnificent!

[@NewCastleIndiana]

Yeah I imagine over a long time erosion is still going to be a concern there. I’m not sure what constitutes bedrock in that location but I don’t think it would be equal to bedrock in other countries. from the aerial view the drone shot you can see what looks like the air conditioning coils up by the walls kind of far away from the house I’m not sure how efficient that would be. But it also makes me feel like the bridge for the car park is unnecessary and hideous from this angle.

[@marcorodrigues8303]

ME PARECE QUE HA OUTRAS CASAS TBM NESTAS LISTAS . TEMOS QUE ANALIZAR OS RISCOS EM TODAS ELAS DE FORMA QUE SO SAI APROVADA SEM RISCO . E COMO UM CARRO NA FABRICA QUE DEPOIS DE PRONTO E FEITO O TESTE #

[@hassanalielkilany]

all well and good but what happen to the kitchen then you didn't show it .

[@cstang5864]

just wonder how long the house can withstand erosion of the coastline???

[@moonwalk6404]

You two are lovely, what happened to Mat and Summer

[@TheLuxuryHomeShow]

Thank you! Tom and Jas will appreciate that a lot :) As for us, we're still here, this is still Matt & Summer's channel, we just rebranded to The Luxury Home show now that we have more presenters on the channel - Matt & Summer

[@moonwalk6404]

@@TheLuxuryHomeShow Oh, great stuff!

[@Magical_Trash]

WOW 😲 I’m honestly so impressed with the design and layout of the house. It feels so open and spacious and yet cozy. Major props to the interior designers as well. I love their use of light natural colors, soft textures, and minimalist decor. It doesn’t feel cluttered & gaudy like so many of these mansions typically are. No gold plated bathrooms or imported marble flooring. It truly feels like it’s worth it’s price tag. I’d honestly live here, it’s so beautifully designed. 🥰🥰

[@scarletmontana7]

Would be like a massive greenhouse in the Summer

[@CoolHand273]

if you are wondering why they did not show the bathrooms and kitchen is because they are not going to be installed. The bad part is these rooms are the most expensive part of the inside of a home.

[@hoodstar949]

What an amazing house, pity it was the cause of the family splitting up

[@jazztheglass6139]

Beautiful house, but it's definitely one to rent

[@DavidDatura]

I think this is the best contemporary British home I’ve seen so far. Does it have integrated AirCon though? A pretty essential feature with these increasingly hot summers and all that glass.

[@MogsysAquarium]

What for £10 million pounds not even finished, he's got no chance of selling that , I'd want it to be immaculate and fully finished

[@tb22k]

😮Omg ❤love it

[@nnaheim.]

A home of heartbreak.

[@tospicy4ya]

Did the guy finish it or was it sold un finished like in the programme?

[@ryangrundy4945]

What an unreal house, but what about erosion? Rip the house in 10 years

[@Min-os1vv]

They should put a grand piano at the lower ground facing the sea.

[@dinalathia5059]

I saw it on rightmove but hasn’t been sold in a long time 😂

[@leemanorestate7422]

It's only been on right move with Knight Frank since 16th of July 2022 & you have to pass an affordable test to view it [No Time wasters] .

[@dinalathia5059]

@@leemanorestate7422 it was with another eastate agent aswell before that apparently

[@leemanorestate7422]

@@dinalathia5059 Which one & was it at the same price?

[@dinalathia5059]

@@leemanorestate7422 maybe it was a rumour but then I say it, it was on for £15 mill but still no one wants to buy for 10k

[@xdaeq2]

Nice house but that's the worst cinema room I've ever seen 11:56

[@iloveblackjack8753]

Need part 2 !!!

[@JohnMartin22222]

Unless that pool is heated….. it’s the Coldest pool on earth

[@estatecentralyt]

Wooow... *I have to catch a bus to get from one side of this house to another...*

[@richardjones8699]

Will it be there in 20 years (or even less) with costal erosion!!!?

[@mulemule]

*Update 2024: still unsold and price lowered to £6, 500,000 (USD$ 8.2 million). This is less than its cost. "The Down End Disaster."* 🥺

[@patterdale4332]

September 2024 it's now £5,250,000 I went to have a look i had 2 separate surveys done because I was very interested in the property it's got quite a few issues I was quoted between £1.75 to £2.2 million for everything doing including erosion work with epoxy and metal netting I offered £4,250 million because of all the the work and I was over paying at that price but they were adiment at £5,250 they will never get it the owner thinks it's worth more remember it started at £10 million it's nearly half the price now they should have snatched my hand off at my offer as I was a cash buyer and no chain

[@patterdale4332]

@mulemule it's September 2024 it's now £5.250 million it needs £2million spending on it I offered £4.250 read my comment

[@mulemule]

@@patterdale4332 After it sits unsold for yet another year (or more), I hope they reconsider your offer. Best of luck.

[@garymountcastle6657]

That’s a lot of glass to clean the salt spray off.

[@sos9133]

It's gorgeous 😍

[@PelaschiCars]

Rooms feel very small for the price. Outside you’d think there would be more space but inside is very boxy. If I’m spending £10 million I’d want huge amounts of space not plenty of small rooms

[@James-BB70]

Stunning location but not homely at all inside or out, nice hotel maybe? First off in the video, I like long sweeping driveways but this one was poorly designed, not alligned properly to the garage and where's the turning space? Seen more attractive properties for half the price. Watching on Rightmove to see when this sells, might be a while....

[@lauriegruber9285]

Very stunning!

[@mrstheunknown1988]

Nice house but I would be worried about my children jumping/falling off the cliff

[@timmo3351]

Not a particularly useful garden space either, just lots of terraces.

[@PeoplesChoiceofficial]

But there is cold - how you can enjoy this California design ß Its nice but doesnt match this area .

[@markbrave]

Stunning house

[@adsk2626]

If I remember correctly, didn’t this house cost him his wife and children?

[@queerutopia]

Yes

[@user-zd9dt7fg3f]

Some say this house is jinxed There was a unlucky brick installed and only when it has been removed, you can truly enjoy the house and the surroundings

[@ryanbempah8177]

A new mansion is very good for us

[@elliotjones3098]

is that the one that bankrupted that guy ? It's a friggin beautiful home no doubt

[@rghodgkinson]

Whose the girl presenter, she is stunning 🤩

[@brianclear363]

ha! cant wait for the survey.. one word...CLIFF!! :)

[@anthonyscully2998]

has it sold yet?

[@andywilliams7323]

Good view, and though fancy it could be pretty bleak and miserable in winter cold, windy and rainy weather. However, the house is awful. A really bad design, with really poor use of the space and very poorly equipped, i.e. no ensuites or walk-in wardrobes. All of the rooms are tiny and poorly shaped. The outdoor space is also poor, with absolutely pathetic balconies, which are again an example of the very poor and complete lack of effective usage of the space. Simply wouldn't buy it. You can get much bigger, better designed and better equipped for so much cheaper.

[@hellypoppy5739]

I remember this…. The guys whole life fell apart getting it built

[@isassetuba]

Interior is basic 🤔 sorry

[@danp3808]

The saddest thing about the house - not that it took so long to build or that it cost so much - but that after all that, it’s for sale

[@onebridge7231]

This house is awesome and they built the eye house next to it but it ruined their marriage. Not worth it.

[@christucker9020]

Is there blinds for the windows or something? Because sleep in that bedroom would be impossible

[@kingarmanrose4496]

that's where the importance of reading books like "the mythical man month" by Frederick P. Brooks shines.

[@conner.9262]

Sensational home, cannot see any contact details how to contact the agency selling this property in the description ???

[@marcorodrigues8303]

Viu olha bem uma Rachadura bem no topo alí em baixo e só terra 😀🤳#

[@conner.9262]

@@marcorodrigues8303 ??????

[@timmo3351]

It’s in the description now.

[@conner.9262]

@@timmo3351 Why are you replying and NOT the presenters ? It appears they do NOT read viewers opinions ? Not very professional is it !

[@timmo3351]

@@conner.9262 Who knows, I saw the query and easily found the information you were after, I’m helpful like that. I also don’t get all worked up if someone doesn’t reply to a comment on a video 😂. So now you have the info are you going to contact the agents to buy it?