‘Greenhouse’ unwrapped in time for Christmas

A homeowner who was fined when he refused to cut back overgrown ivy and weeds that left his house hidden from view for 10 years has finally unwrapped his home in time for Christmas

Ken Mould’s three-bedroom detached home was completely covered by shrubbery, making it invisible to passers-by. The detached property was completely covered by shrubbery, making it invisible to passers-by.

When Overgrown Ivy takes control

Ken was fined £1,000 in February at Stafford Magistrates Court after ignoring council orders to get the eyesore trimmed, but has finally given in, revealing the full house in all its glory.

“Basically he has been told to make it look how you would expect a house to look, at the moment you can’t tell whether you’re looking at the front or the back of the building.”

Ken Mould – Property Owner

Whilst this house appears out of the ordinary, we have found another example of ivy taking over.

Council planning officer Mazer Aqbal said Mr Mould had been ordered to get rid of the ivy from the front of the property, including windows and doors, to remove all shrubbery from his garage roof and to clear the front garden.

Neighbours living on Swallow Close described the nightmare of living on the same street as the father-of-one.

Keith’s a real character, a bit of a rebel without a cause. I do like him but he lives by his own rules. But he’s a decent bloke really, once that ivy takes hold it’s a big job to shift it. You’ve got to feel for him in a way.”

Neighbour on Swallow Close

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