A multi-millionaire has expressed curiosity in shopping for the mansion dubbed the “saddest ever” dwelling to look on Grand Designs.
Matt Fiddes, former bodyguard to Michael Jackson, has beforehand proven curiosity in Chesil Cliff House.
The North Devon property gained fame from its look on the hit Channel 4 present. The proprietor, Edward Short, noticed his marriage collapse and fell into tens of millions of debt in his determined try and construct after which promote it.
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Matt, who has seen the property beforehand, claimed he warned Mr Short about what would occur if he did not decrease the worth. He mentioned: “I built my property portfolio in the South West and I know the market, I know how it works. I told Edward face to face and said it wouldn’t sell but you can lead a horse to water and all that. I do feel sorry for the guy as no one wants to see anyone lose everything.”
The 44-year-old made a £7.5m bid for the property in 2022 and has now renewed his curiosity because it has been relisted on Rightmove for £5.25m. “I am going to enquire into it today, it just had to be available at the right price,” Matt added.
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“It is an incredible property but it should have been split into two separate properties. I would turn it into 12 apartments as myself and my wife and spoke with Knight Frank and it is perfect for that. We would rent the other house and make thousands.”
Matt, a martial arts college proprietor, has fond childhood reminiscences of Croyde and now desires to return. He mentioned: “My household saved as much as go there and I created my plans for the martial arts college there so I’d love to return there.
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“The residents want it abolished and knocked down. I know the leader of the local council and I would like to explain my plans and hope to get their approval. I won’t do it if they don’t want it as the place means a lot to me because of my roots as I took my holidays there.”
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