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Chelsea Mansion's Secret Decay: From £4M Home to Horror
23 Nov
Summary
- A £4 million Chelsea home is a dilapidated 'house of horrors'.
- Japanese knotweed has infested the property, damaging neighbours' homes.
- The owner, a respected community figure, faces neighbour complaints.
A seemingly normal £4 million home in affluent Chelsea conceals a shocking reality of decay. Japanese knotweed has taken over the garden, extending into neighbouring properties and causing significant damage and devaluation. Residents also complain of rampant rats, foxes, and a pervasive foul odour, leading to a nightmarish living environment for those nearby.
The property's owner, Nicholas Halbritter, a 78-year-old known for his community work, including fundraising for the Royal British Legion and formerly serving as a Conservative councillor, has allowed the house to fall into disrepair over nearly two decades. Despite legal notices and neighbourly appeals, the situation remains unresolved.
Concerns are mounting over the local council's inaction, with residents feeling their complaints are being ignored. The situation has led to significant distress, with neighbours fearing their own properties are being negatively impacted by the derelict state of Halbritter's house. The council states its powers have been exhausted.
