Edward Short's plan to build his dream home was featured on popular Channel 4 property series Grand Designs - but it quickly became a disaster for him and his family

The owner of the Grand Designs home dubbed 'the saddest house in the UK' had a tragic time dealing with the property

Edward Short's dream home in Devon ended in disaster as he was left saddled with debt and his marriage broke down after appearing on the Channel 4 show

Kevin McCloud has revealed what he told the owner of Chesil Cliff House, which was dubbed Grand Designs' 'saddest house'

The luxury home was dubbed the 'saddest house ever' after it led to the breakdown of owner Edward Short's marriage and left him with an estimated debt of £7million

Edward Short appeared on Channel 4 show Grand Designs to build his dream home in Croyde, Devon - but the project ended in a marriage breakdown and crippling £7million debt