Grand Designs 'saddest ever' homebuilder left ex-wife 'with nothing'

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Channel 4 programme back in 2019, when he set out to renovate his dream property, Chesil Cliff House, located between Saunton Sands and Croyde Beach in Devon.When budgeting for the project, Edward predicted it would cost £1.8million, however his figures were way off target after he and his wife Hazel spent £6m, plunging the couple into debt and stalling the renovation.READ MORE: Grand Designs' 'saddest' project sees guest vow to finish building after 10-year struggleSpeaking on the effects of the costly renovation, Edward admitted it had "pulled the stability rug from under them" and strained the couple's 20-year marriage.Although Edward expressed that the renovation was not fully to blame, it did put the couple under added stress, leading to them splitting up.Edward and Hazel have since moved on with new partners, but are still "best of friends", despite the difficulties they faced while Edward chased his dream.He has opened up about the impact of the renovation on Hazel's life, saying that he feels guilty for what he put her through and that he is determined to repay her.For more of the latest showbiz news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Speaking to The Sun, he said: "There’s no doubt what I put Hazel through was horrendous.

It was awful for the family because I pulled the stability rug from under them, without being able to give answers of how we were going to get out of it, other than that I had to carry on."I will always carry a sense of guilt for what I’ve put her through and the fact I’ve taken away her stability.

I really want to give Hazel security again. That’s gone from her life, because of my exploits."Edward has put the home up for sale, with a £10 million price tag..