A house that was featured on Grand Designs has had to slash its price by a whopping £750,000 after failing to sell for 18 months.
Downley House was listed for sale in July 2024 with a guide price of £5million when owner Chris Taee decided it was time to sell up after 12 years in the property.
Taee built the 7,374 square foot oak-clad house from scratch, which boasts five bedrooms (three in the family wing and two guest bedrooms), five bathrooms and an oval-shaped central dining area with a 23ft high ceiling.
The house was used by Kevin McCloud to host the Grand Designs House of the Year show there, whilst also being shortlisted for the RIBA House of the Year award.
The property is built on 2.5 acres within a valley of South Downs National Park, near Petersfield, Hampshire.
Its price was reduced to £4,800,000 in May, but six months later and Downley House has yet to be snapped up and is now priced at £4,250,000.
The house is on sale with House Partnership who describe it as a ‘truly exceptional family home.’
The listing goes on to say: ‘The full height circular stone entrance leads to a majestic 7-metre-tall barrel-vaulted dining hall.
Th spectacular full height circular stone entrance greets visitors to the house
The property is built on 2.5 acres within a valley of South Downs National Park, near Petersfield, Hampshire
The property has 23 foot high ceilings and an open plan design built by owner Chris Taee
‘The kitchen featuring Sub Zero and Wolf appliances, and the bespoke temperature-controlled wine room are particularly impressive.
‘The original external farmhouse wall was cleverly retained as a feature between the old and the new.
‘The house needs to be seen in person to appreciate the wonderful location and its extraordinary attention to detail.’
Close to the village of Ditcham, Downley House is around six miles from the nearest town, Petersfield.
At the time it was listed, the house initially generated buzz on social media yesterday, with one post stating: ‘£5m Grand Designs house in the South Downs National Park.
‘Personally, I find the egg-shaped atrium design very odd, and other than that the rest of it is rather uninspiring. Great location though.’
The post received over 140 likes and more than 50 comments from users admiring the stunning property.
The interior kitchen features an island, fitted appliances, and bright, high ceilings
One user commented: ‘I straight up love this. All the greenery, and wood. It’s got the right mix of airy and cosy.
‘I can imagine it in every season. Plus, it’s actually got curtains, so you’re not always a shining beacon of murder victim at night. Anyone got a few quid to lend me?’
Another wrote: ‘I really love this.’
A third said: ‘I kind of like it honestly. Although my wish is to live in the middle of nowhere with no neighbours, so this seems perfect to me.’
Another replied: ‘Such a shame. You build your dream home and then have to sell.’
A fifth added: ‘Honestly it’s a nice house but I don’t think it’s worth nearly that price in the middle of nowhere.’
