The tranquil life of esteemed BBC antiques expert Adrian Higham has been shattered by what he describes as "utter hell" - a bitter neighbour dispute that has turned his dream £800,000 Surrey home into a battleground.
From Dream Home to War Zone
The distinguished antiques dealer, familiar to viewers from BBC's Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip, purchased what he thought would be his forever home in the picturesque Surrey village of Shere. Instead, he finds himself embroiled in a conflict that has involved multiple police call-outs and countless council complaints.
The Parking Wars Escalate
At the heart of the dispute lies a battle over parking spaces and alleged noise disturbances. Higham claims his neighbour has deliberately blocked his access and created unbearable living conditions through persistent confrontations.
"I've had 60 years of life and I've never experienced anything like this," the devastated dealer revealed. "It's affected my health, my work, everything. I wake up every morning wondering what fresh hell awaits."
Police Intervention Becomes Routine
The situation has deteriorated to the point where Surrey Police have become regular visitors to the typically quiet residential street. Officers have documented multiple incidents, with Higham keeping detailed records of every confrontation and alleged infringement.
Despite his professional success and appearances on national television, Higham finds himself trapped in a situation that money and fame cannot resolve. "No amount of success prepares you for this kind of personal warfare," he confessed.
A Community Divided
The dispute has rippled through the local community, with neighbours taking sides and the normally peaceful atmosphere of the village disrupted. Local authorities continue to investigate the ongoing complaints from both parties.
Higham's case highlights the devastating impact neighbour disputes can have, proving that even in Britain's most affluent areas, home can become anything but a sanctuary when relationships with those next door turn toxic.
