The Latest Breaking News from Edward Short

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

Grand Designs' 'saddest ever' homebuilder's guilt after leaving ex-wife 'with nothing'

The owner of Grand Designs' infamous lighthouse has vowed to repay his ex wife, admitting he 'pulled the stability rug from under them' and put the family through a difficult time

Daily Mirror · Aug 2, 2022

'My Grand Designs home was dubbed the 'saddest ever' - it was a nightmare'

More than a decade of pain, a whopping £6 million spent (more than £million over budget) and one divorce later, the most troubled Grand Design ever is up for sale - to its owners delight

Daily Mirror · Aug 1, 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

'Saddest ever' Grand Designs home owner feels 'cursed' as another problem delays project

But during the construction, a series of setbacks, including Covid and the temperature-sensitive tiling on the mansion's pool, has once again crippled the 52-year-old's plans.

Daily Record · Apr 20, 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

Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud discusses disaster cliff house which went 'very badly wrong'

Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud gave the behind the scenes details about the show's 'saddest' ever project.

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2022