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Thorpeness Homes Demolished as Coastal Erosion Escalates

12/12/2025

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A clifftop home in Thorpeness, Suffolk, named The Chantry, was demolished due to coastal erosion.
The Chantry failed to sell for £1 million and was auctioned for £200,000 after the buyer withdrew as storms accelerated erosion.
Nearby, 88-year-old Jean Flick's home was demolished after being deemed unsafe.
East Suffolk Council said safety levels had been reached.
The village has struggled with erosion, prompting calls for better coastal management.

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A clifftop home in Thorpeness, Suffolk, named The Chantry, was demolished due to coastal erosion.
The Chantry failed to sell for £1 million and was auctioned for £200,000 after the buyer withdrew as storms accelerated erosion.
Nearby, 88-year-old Jean Flick's home was demolished after being deemed unsafe.
East Suffolk Council said safety levels had been reached.
The village has struggled with erosion, prompting calls for better coastal management.