Grand Designs House Criticized as the ‘Most Unsightly in History’
Last night, Grand Designs made its highly anticipated return to television, featuring a house that has been dubbed the “most unsightly pile of rubbish in the show’s history.” The Channel 4 series, hosted by the ever-charismatic Kevin McCloud, kicked off its 26th season with a property that many viewers criticized as “absolutely hideous.”
The boathouse, constructed by a couple in Worthing, West Sussex, has been described by some as the worst ever showcased on the program. In this particular episode, Kevin met with architect Howard and his interior designer wife, Sarah. The duo invested a staggering £465,000 into what they described as a “radical” floating residence, situated among a fleet of traditional boats.
This unique property was elevated on a prefabricated, polystyrene base, allowing it to rise and fall with the tides. However, the final outcome left much to be desired, with numerous viewers asserting that it was the most unattractive home ever featured in the series.
- One viewer expressed their disdain, stating: “Well, just watched the new Grand Designs, that is the biggest pile of rubbish in the show’s history.”
- Another chimed in, “Could this be the ugliest home ever on Grand Designs? I think so.”
- A third commenter remarked, “Couple with more money than sense build a hideous ostentatious pile of junk in the midst of a perfectly charming boat community. It’s like building Buckingham Palace in the middle of a row of terraced cottages.”
- A fourth viewer added, “Most of the time houses on Grand Designs look decent once finished…this isn’t one of those times.”
- Finally, a fifth viewer exclaimed, “This could be one of the ugliest and most hideous homes ever. Interior designer, you’re having a laugh.”
The couple had initially set a budget of £385,000 with the hope of completing their boathouse transformation within 18 months. However, they ended up surpassing both their budget and their timeline, with the entire project stretching over a total of three years. After the completion, Sarah reflected on their journey, saying, “We’ve both given everything to this for three years. That feeling where you’re working towards a common goal is intoxicating.”
Kevin also revisited the first-ever Grand Designs home, providing a nostalgic look back 25 years on. When it comes to the radical boathouse, however, many viewers remain unconvinced, labeling it as the “ugliest ever” to grace the show.
