Construction on this building in Sussex began in 1985. However, the people of the area later called it as ‘Ghost House’ or ‘Preta Bhavanam’.
First Published Nov 20, 2022, 12:29 PM IST
We all know how big Buckingham Palace is. But there is a bigger building than that palace in Britain. But the work on that private building, which was started with the hope of completion, stopped halfway. It looks like a haunted house. It is said that the construction of the building stopped halfway due to a misunderstanding between the millionaire owner and the architect.
The £40 million Sussex property is said to be taller than Buckingham Palace. It was also said at the time of its construction to be one of the most expensive private houses under construction in Britain.
British millionaire Nicholas van Hoogstraten started the construction of this building. Hoogstraten is a millionaire but also a criminal. In any case, the work of this building like Hoogstraten was never completed. It has functional CCTV, warning boards about dogs and more. However, last year, pictures from inside the giant building surfaced. It has huge stairs and rooms.
Construction on this building in Sussex began in 1985. However, the people of the area later called it as ‘Ghost House’ or ‘Preta Bhavanam’. One reporter out of two thousand somehow got into it. At that time it was said that the work would be completed within two years. Expensive pillars and other things were installed in the house. One floor was set aside for Hoogstraten’s art collection.
However, suddenly the work on the building stopped. It has been lying like that for 20 years. In any case, in the meantime, various legal threads have also come looking for this building. Meanwhile, Hoogstraten was arrested for attempting to kill a landowner. Similarly, there was an allegation that the building obstructed an existing road. Also, the locals demanded that this building should be opened for the homeless. However, the owners did not agree to it. Hoogstraten’s sons are believed to be the current owners of the building.
In any case, it is believed that work on the building will resume and it will be completed.
Last Updated Nov 20, 2022, 12:29 PM IST
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