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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jane Dalton

The fall and fall of Grand Designs’ saddest home - and the marriage it helped end

Knight Frank

When Edward and Hazel Short put their life savings into building their fantasy home on the coast, they hoped it would change their lives for the better and give their two children a fabulous childhood.

Instead, more than 12 years later, the luxury house has been relisted for sale once again at knockdown price, the couple’s marriage is over and millionaire Mr Short is still paying off some of the money he borrowed for the ambitious building project.

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