The Grade-II* listed building Vern Leaze, located in Calne, which was once owned by Charles Allsopp, will be the site of the new estate in Wiltshire, which CG Fry &, Son has developed.
Kirstie Allsopp, the well-known presenter of Channel 4’s Location, Location, Location, finds her family’s former abode at the heart of a contentious planning dispute that could see a vast new housing estate erected in Wiltshire. The proposed development by CG Fry & Son is set to encroach upon the boundaries of the Grade-II* listed Vern Leaze in Calne, a historic property previously owned by Kirstie’s father, the 6th Baron Hindlip.
The grand manor, which has 11 bedrooms and was valued at a whopping £3.5 million in 2021, once held the reigns of Charles Allsopp, Kirstie’s father, and an auctioneer renowned for hammering down Van Gogh’s Sunflowers for a staggering £24.75 million in 1987.
Despite selling the estate in the early 1980s, the planned housing estate threatens to overshadow the magnificent property, complete with its stables, coach house, walled garden, and lodge. It comes after Channel 4 breaks silence after Gogglebox couple suddenly dumped from show.
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The project, which includes 180 new homes and a medical facility, sparked a wave of objections from hundreds of local residents earlier this year.
CG Fry & Son have defended their plans, stating: “This proposal will contribute towards Wiltshire Council’s annual housing requirement, and will provide high quality open market and affordable homes.”, reports the Express.
A statement stating that “Grade II* listed buildings are of national significance are considered to be of national significance” was provided.
A significant portion of this is due to the development’s southern portion remaining open space in the parkland style.
The historic house’s neighborhood was once a parkland, but it has since lost many of the original trees.
Kirsty and Location, Location, Location co-host Phil Spencer recently discussed the popularity of their show.
In a recent documentary, Kirstie reminisced over her years on the show and said their long-running role on the series, and on Channel 4, had been an “absolute privilege”.
They both agreed that the many couples and families they’ve met along the way have had a significant impact on them, despite their efforts to make sure people’s lives are settled in the right place.
She claimed, “They’ve also altered our lives.” They added that they have “been through a lot together” over the years.
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Source: Mirror
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