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Grand Designs ‘saddest ever property’ finally sells after a decade of turmoil

Chesil Cliff House destroyed owner’s marriage and left him millions of pounds in debt

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025

Grand Designs to reveal fate of ‘saddest ever property’ that ruined marriage and lost millions

Chesil Cliff House destroyed Edward Short’s marriage and left him millions of pounds in debt

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024

Mega mansion from Grand Designs’ most famous episode slashes £3.5 million off the asking price

Chesil Cliff House is searching for a happy ending to a story that has gripped fans of the TV show

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2023

Inside saddest ever Grand Designs home that saw couple split during filming

Channel 4 show Grand Designs will return to its 'saddest ever' property this evening (Oct 19)

Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

Man who created Grand Designs' 'saddest ever' build feels guilty after leaving ex-wife 'with nothing'

Edward appeared on what has been dubbed Grand Designs' "saddest ever episode" as he took on the task of creating his dream home at Chesil Cliff House.

Daily Record · Aug 3, 2022

“Extraordinary” lighthouse from ‘saddest ever’ episode of Grand Designs goes on sale for £10m after a decade

After a tumultuous 10-year build, “spectacular” Chesil Cliff House is finally on sale.

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2022

Grand Designs' 'saddest ever' home finally up for sale for £10m - but it's not finished

Chesil Cliff House in Devon is one of the most infamous self-builds in the UK and despite going on the market, the new owners will still have to add a kitchen and bathrooms

Daily Mirror · Jul 19, 2022

Inside Grand Designs' home from the 'saddest episode ever' as it finally goes on the market for £10m

Was it worth the wait, the huge debt and the trauma that tore a family apart to create Chesil Cliff House?

Wales Online · Jul 18, 2022

Grand Designs 'saddest house ever' owner says he's 'cursed' as he reveals latest setback

Chesil Cliff House in Devon has been under construction for more than a decade and even appeared on Grand Designs in 2019, with its owner Edward Short saying it's almost ready

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022