After nearly a decade on the market, Hedge House—a futuristic megahome in Knowle, one of the Midlands' most affluent villages—has finally sold for £2.55 million, about £1 million less than its original asking price. The striking property, built in 2018 with advanced eco-friendly features, includes larch timber sourced from Cannock Chase and sprawling six-and-a-half acres of unspoiled rural land.
Once dubbed the “jewel” of its developer’s portfolio, Hedge House boasts an open internal garden, a luxury spa complete with a gym, sauna, hot tub, and expansive grounds with panoramic views. However, despite these standout features, the home failed to attract the mega-wealthy buyers it targeted, prompting a price reduction from an initial £3.5 million to a guide price of £2.7 million.
Estate agent Hanson Partners, which brokered the deal, confirmed the final sale price of £2.55 million, accompanied by some fixtures and fittings. Thomas Siviter, founder of Hanson Partners, hailed the sale as “a significant transaction in the luxury property market” and expressed hope that the home will continue its legacy as one of the Midlands’ most notable contemporary residences.
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Yet the home’s bold design has polarized local opinion. On social media platforms like the Balsall Common Facebook group, many residents criticized the house harshly. Complaints ranged from calling it a “blot on the landscape” to likening it to an unwanted “shipping container” in a rural setting. Several residents even called for its demolition, citing its stark, modern appearance as an eyesore that clashes with the village’s character.
Comments included Jacqui Fisher’s observation, “Looks like a big shipping container has been dropped in the middle of a field,” and Carmen Earnshaw’s blunt statement, “Never seen such an eyesore! Shame on you! I’d vote to have it knocked down!” For many, the home’s imposing size and unconventional aesthetics overshadow its architectural intentions, creating a lasting divide in the community’s views.
Despite this, the property has now moved into new hands, concluding a long chapter in the Midlands property market and leaving open the question of its future impact on the local landscape.