Sarah Beeny, a renowned figure in the housing industry, is facing the task of dismantling a significant extension at her residence, often likened to a scaled-down version of the famous “Downton Abbey.” The update to her £3 million property, constructed without proper authorization, has been met with a demand from the council earlier this year for its demolition.
The 53-year-old Sarah has been embroiled in a six-year battle to retain her property, which she acquired in Somerset back in 2018. Initially opting to replace the original 1970s farmhouse with a lavish seven-bedroom mansion, she proceeded with the construction of the extension without the required permissions.
Despite submitting a retrospective application, the council rejected her appeal, even after her design team put forth a detailed 125-page document in a bid to overturn the decision. Consequently, Sarah has been instructed to remove the unauthorized property, a directive that both her and her husband, Graham, are set to discuss with Somerset Council during an upcoming site visit.
Following a statement earlier in the year indicating a review of potential enforcement actions, the council clarified that the breach of planning conditions necessitated the dismantling of the original farmhouse. For Sarah, who disclosed facing breast cancer in 2022, creating a warm family environment for her sons held particular importance due to personal experiences with loss and sentimentality.
Expressing the significance of home as an emotional space rather than purely visual, Sarah reflected on her sentimental attachment to items from her late mother. Acknowledging the differing perspectives of her children on sentimentality, she contemplated letting go of some of these keepsakes, recognizing her evolving role as a mother.
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