Somerset woman's home faces demolition over unauthorized expansion

A woman in England has lost her luxury home, valued at £3 million, after it was ordered to be demolished. The home, known as 'Mini-Downton Abbey,' is located in Somerset and was built by Sarah Beni using sustainable materials and techniques. The trouble began after Beni made comments on a Channel 4 television show. It was revealed that she had expanded the house without proper permissions. Initially, she received approval to replace a 1970s farmhouse and other buildings on the property. Instead, Beni chose to expand the existing structure. The home features a modern design in the Georgian style and is set on 220 acres of land. It has multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, a large kitchen, and two libraries. There are also special areas like a boathouse and a greenhouse. Complaints about the unauthorized changes led to a court case. After lengthy legal battles, a jury decided that the home must be demolished, causing significant upset for Beni and her family.